Ryobi 6 Bench Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
6 in. BENCH GRINDER
MEULEUSE D’ÉTABLI  
DE 152 mm (6 po)
ESMERILADORA DE BANCO  
DE 152 mm (6 pulg.)
BG612/BG612G
WARNING: To reduce the 
risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir 
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer 
y comprender el manual del operador 
antes de usar este producto. 
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit...

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow 
all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious personal injury. 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
	KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s 
manual carefully. Learn the grinder’s applications and 
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related 
to this tool.
	GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY 
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED 
SURFACES. For example, pipes,...

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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...

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
	DO NOT USE THE BENCH GRINDER if the flange nut 
or clamp nut is missing or if the spindle shaft is bent.
	FREQUENTLY clean grinding dust from beneath grinder.
	SECURE LONG HAIR so it is above shoulder level to 
prevent entanglement in any rotating parts.
	STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what 
you are doing and use common sense. Do NOT operate 
tool when you are tired. Do NOT rush.
	DO NOT TOUCH the cut material until it cools or you can 
be burned.
	IF THE...

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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOLSIGNALMEANING
DANGER:Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result 
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result 
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury....

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ELECTRICAL
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding 
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the product’s plug. 
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 product 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...

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
	Carefully remove the product and any accessories from 
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list 
are included.
WARNING: 
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled 
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of 
a product that is not properly and completely assembled 
could result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or 
damage occurred during...

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ASSEMBLY
 Install bolt through the holes in the spark deflector with 
LED assembly and spark shield.
 NOTE: Orient the bolt so that the head of the bolt sits in 
the recessed area of the spark shield.
 Reinstall spark shield knob onto the bolt. Tighten securely.
MOUNTING SPARK SHIELD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 5, page 12.
 Attach the spark shield assembly to the wheel guard using 
two screws, washers, and lock washers.
 Tighten screw securely.
 Repeat above steps for the second spark shield...

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ON/OFF SWITCH
See Figure 10, page 12.
The bench grinder features a front access on/off switch for 
convenience and safety. 
SHARPENING TWIST DRILL BITS
See Figure 11, page 13.
Drill bits are best sharpened on a sharpening jig (available at 
most hardware stores). Begin on one side of the point at the 
existing angle, then twist the bit while maintaining contact 
with the grinding surface. Sharpen only the tip.
This technique requires considerable practice, so take your 
time and make a few...

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WARNING: 
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause 
product damage.
WARNING: 
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to 
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in 
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible 
serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 
commercial solvents and may...