Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. The key to efficient operation begins by controlling the pressure and surface contact between the grinding wheel and workpiece. Flat surfaces are ground at an acute angle, normally between 5 to 15 degrees. For maximum control, hold the grinder in front and away from you with both hands, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the Fig. 8 TRIGGER SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON 5° TO 15° Fig. 7 workpiece. Start your grinder and let the motor a

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. . Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. . Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury. . Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. F

SAFETY GLASSESSAFETY GLASSESFORESIGHTIS BETTERTHAN NO SIGHTFORESIGHTIS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT WEAR YOUR The operation of any grinder can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPER

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used. **Ampere rating (on tool data plate) 0

It is important to keep moving the object back and forth across the grinding wheel and to cool the object frequently using the grinder’s Coolant Tray. AUTO-ON WORKLIGHT SHIELD RODS (RIGHT AND LEFT) SPARK DEFLECTOR (RIGHT) WHEEL GUARD WORK REST (RIGHT) ON SPARK DEFLECTOR (LEFT) OFF SAFETY SHIELD(S) WORK REST (LEFT) COOLANT TRAY SWITCH MODEL BGH825 Fig. 3c ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always disconnect the bench grinder from the power source before performing any assembly or adjustment. Failure to do so coul

Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool. n INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating wheel. nNEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor or sparking from grinding metal could ignite fumes. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION nUSE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only extension cords wit

When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS n Table of Contents 2 n Introduction 2 n General Safety Rules 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules 5 n Symbols 6-7 n Electrical 8 n Features 9 n Tools Needed 10 n Loose Parts 10 n Assembly 11-12 n Operation

Your new Bench Grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new machine. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grinder properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable

See figures 4 and 5. . To install abrasive mop disc, thread the flange nut on the spindle with the flat side of nut facing down. Finger tighten. See figure 6. . Depress and hold the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel clockwise until the spindle locks in position. . Securely tighten the flange nut with the wrench provided. Do not overtighten. GRINDING, SANDING, BRUSHING See Figure 7. . Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be ground. . Make

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. Switch with Lock-on Feature Your grinder has a conveniently located switch. It also has a lock-on feature that allows the grinder to be locked in the on position when continuous operation for extended periods of time is required. APPLICATIONS