RIDGID R1001 - Manual (Page 10)

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Angle Grinder with Guard
Bag
Clamp Nut
Disc Flange
Grinding Wheel
Side Handle
Wrench
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
SIDE HANDLE
DISC FLANGE
CLAMP NUT
GRINDING WHEEL
SPINDLE
WRENCH
TO
TIGHTEN
TO
LOOSEN
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
TOOLLESS
GUARD
ATTACHING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2.
To attach the side handle:
� Unplug the grinder.
� Screw the handle into the side of the gear housing.
NOTE: You can install the handle on either the left or right
side of the grinder, depending on operator preference.
The handle must always be used to prevent loss of
control and possible serious injury.
� Tighten the side handle securely.