Ryobi BG828G User Manual 3 - Page 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Inspect TOOL CORDS periodically. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating grinding wheels.  Inspect EXTENSION CORDS periodically and replace if damaged.  USE ONLY CORRECT WHEELS. Do not use wheels with incorrect size holes. Never use wheel washers or wheel bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum wheel capacity of your grinder is 6 in.  Never touch wheel or other moving parts during use.  NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATiNG COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.  DO NOT operate A tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.  When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.  Use only recommended accessories listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.  DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with saw or workpiece before connecting to power supply.  GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.  CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. specific SAFETY RULES  FIRMLy bOLT THE GRINDER TO A wORK bENCH OR LEG STAND at approximately hip height.  NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel.  AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. Always make sure you have good balance.  NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel.  Do not turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the wheel to loosen and could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the wheel to come to a complete stop. Disconnect your grinder from the power supply and securely retighten the wheel nut.  USE ONLY FLANGES furnished with this bench grinder.  If any part of this GRINDER is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the machine plug from the power source and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.  Do not overtighten the wheel nut. Excessive tightening can cause the wheel to crack during operation.  ALWAYS USE THE GRINDER'S WHEEL GUARDS AND SAFETY SHIELDS.  INSPECT GRINDING WHEEL for visible defects. Check the wheel for fissures and cracks, and test for normal operation prior to use. Replace cracked wheel immediately.  ADJUST distance between wheel and work rest to maintain 1/16 in. or less separation as the diameter of the wheel decreases with use. The value of separation used in the marking is to be the separation recommended by the manufacturer but shall not be more than 1/8 in.  Always ease the WORKPIECE against the ABRASIVE WHEEL when starting to grind. A harsh impact can break the wheel. Use light pressure when starting to grind; too much pressure on a cold wheel can cause the wheel to crack.  RISK OF INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Do not use in an area where children may be present.  NEVER start the grinder when the wheel is in contact with the workpiece.  SECURE WORK. Always hold workpiece firmly against the work rest. 3 − English