RYOBI R18AG Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

RYOBI R18AG Angle Grinder

What in the box

Installation

Product Information

Product Name: R18AG

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S afety Warnings

• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder or cut-off tool.
• Operations such as sanding, wire brushing or polishing are not recommended to be performed with this power tool.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
• The outside diameter and thickness of the accessory must be within the capacity rating of the power tool.
• The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power tool.
2. Ensure that the power tool is used only for grinding or cut-off operations.
3. Avoid performing operations such as sanding, wire brushing, or polishing with this power tool.
4. Use only accessories specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
5. Ensure that the rated speed of the accessory is at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
6. Check that the outside diameter and thickness of the accessory are within the capacity rating of the power tool.
7. Make sure that the arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads, or any other accessory properly fits the spindle of the power tool.
8. Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the work area and ensure that anyone entering the work area wears personal protective equipment.
9. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only when working near hidden wiring.
10. Position the cord away from the spinning accessory to avoid cutting or snagging.
11. Do not lay the power tool down until the accessory has completely stopped spinning.
12. Avoid carrying the power tool at your side while it is running to prevent accidental contact with the spinning accessory.
13. Regularly clean the air vents of the power tool to prevent excessive accumulation of dust and powdered metal.

Important: It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine.

SPECIAL SAFETY RULES

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder or cut-off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• Operations such as sanding, wire brushing or polishing are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.

• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

• The arbour size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use, inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock. Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

• Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

• The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.

• Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example, do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

• Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel, thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-offwheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.

• Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
  Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive
  Cutting-Off Operations:

• Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

• When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cutoff wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

• Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

• Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

Kickback and related warnings

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.

• Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of binding.

• For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.

• The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on the direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.

• Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction
  during startup. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

• Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

• Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.

• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

• Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control

INTENDED USE

• Grinding metal or cutting materials such as metal or stone.
  Note: Use only recommended accessories. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.

MAINTENANCE

• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power product operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
• To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
• Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
• Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing of as waste. The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

SYMBOLS

• Safety alert
• GOST-R conformity
• CE conformity
• Please read the instructions carefully
• before starting the machine.
• Wear ear protection
• Wear eye protection
• Wear dust mask
• Wear safety hand gloves
• Do not use chipped, cracked or defective grinding wheel
• Do not use for cutting
• Use a guard
• Metal
• Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
• Please recycle where facilities exist.
• Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Product specifications

Voltage

No-load speed

Spindle thread

Grinding wheel capacity

Weight

Thickness of grinding wheel

Battery and charger

Compatible battery pack (not included)

Compatible charger (not included)

WARRANTY STATEMENT

• All Ryobi products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects and defective parts for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date stated on the original invoice drawn up by the retailer and given to the end user.
• Deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised or improper use or maintenance, or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, light bulbs, blades, fittings, bags.
• In the event of malfunction during the warranty period, please take the NONDISMANTLED product, along with the proof of purchase, to your retailer or nearest
• Authorised Ryobi Service Centre.
• This warranty in no way affects your legal rights concerning defective products

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
To find an authorised service centre near you, visit ryobitools.eu.

WARNING

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

EC declaration of conformity
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, D-71364 Winnenden, Germany
Herewith we declare that the product

• Cordless Angle Grinder
• R18AG
• S/N: 043002 01 000001 – 043002 01 999999

is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents

• 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC,
• EN 60745-2-3:2011, EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010,
• EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011, EN 55014-2:1997+A1:2001+A2:2008

Sound pressure level [K=3dB(A)]: 80,0 dB (A)
Sound power level [K=3dB(A)]: 91,0 dB (A)

Weighted root mean
The vibration total values(triax vector sum) determined according to EN60745: vibration emission value ah, D = 6,9 m/s2 (Uncertainty K = 1,5 m/s2)

Brian Ellis

• Vice President of Engineering
• Winnenden, Oct. 31, 2012

Authorised to compile the technical file

• Rainer Kumpf
• Techtronic Industries GmbH
• Max-Eyth-Straße 10, D-71364 Winnenden, Germany

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