RIDGID R1001 Grinder User Manual


 
9
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
AUTO-STOP CARBON BRUSHES
When the auto-stop carbon brushes wear down to a prede-
termined level, the angle grinder automatically switches off,
ruling out the possibility of damage to the armature.
TOOLLESS GUARD
A toolless protective guard deflects sparks and metal chips
during use.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
Your grinder is equipped with a lock-off button which reduces
the possibility of accidental starting. The lock-off button is
located on the paddle switch. You must push the lock-off
button down in order to depress the paddle switch. The lock
resets each time the paddle switch is released.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
The lock-on button is convenient for continuous grinding for
extended periods of time.
SIDE HANDLE
The side handle can be installed on either side of the grinder
for stabilization and must be used during all operations. In
addition to maintaining safe control during use, the side
handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the
operator.
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.