Ryobi EAG1518RG, Owner'S Operating Manual

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g. 

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits 
etc., in accordance with these instructions and 
in the manner intended for the particular type 
of power tool, taking into account the working 
conditions and the work to be performed.

 Use 

of the power tool for operations different from 
intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5. SERVICE

a. 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 
repair person using only identical replacement 
parts.

 This will ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained.

SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING, 
SANDING, POLISHING OPERATIONS

a. 

This power tool is intended to function as 
a grinder, sander, polishing 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, 

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 re and/or serious injury.

b. 

Operations for which the power tool was not 
designed may create a hazard and cause 
personal injury.

c. 

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.

d. 

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 

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 y apart.

e. 

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.

f. 

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.

g. 

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.

h. 

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 

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 ying debris generated by 

various operations. The dust mask or respirator 
must be capable of 

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 ltrating particles generated 

by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high 
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

i. 

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 

fl

 y away and cause injury beyond immediate 

area of operation.

j. 

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces 
only, when performing an operation where the 
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring 
or its own cord.

 Cutting accessory contacting a 

“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the 
power tool “live” and shock the operator.

k. 

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.

l. 

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.

m. 

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.

n. 

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.

o. 

Do not operate the power tool near flammable 
materials.

 Sparks could ignite these materials.

p. 

Do not use accessories that require liquid 
coolants.

 Using water or other liquid coolants may 

result in electrocution or shock.

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 the 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