Ryobi Grinder G1151C User Guide

OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL  
4-1/2 in. (115 mm) Angle Grinder  
Model G1151C / Double Insulated  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Grinding Wheel Capacity  
Rating  
4-1/2 in. (115 mm)  
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only  
11,000 RPM  
No Load Speed  
Amperes  
6 Amperes  
Spindle Thread Size  
Overall Length  
Net Weight  
5/8-11 UNC  
10-5/16 in. (262 mm)  
5.3 lbs. (2.4 kg.)  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ANGLE GRINDER.  
YournewanglegrinderhasbeenengineeredandmanufacturedtoRyobi'shighstandardfordependability, easeofoperation,  
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new angle grinder.  
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 service.  
Please fill out and return the Warranty Service Registration Card so that we can be of future service to you.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the  
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by  
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident  
prevention measures.  
SYMBOL MEANING  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:  
Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself  
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal  
injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
IMPORTANT  
Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme  
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire care and knowledge of the system and should be performed  
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest  
from the internal metal motor components with protecting you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI FACTORY or  
insulation.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded. AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When  
servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.  
WARNING:  
The double insulated system is intended to protect the  
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's  
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions  
related to avoiding electrical shock.  
WARNING:  
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read  
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,  
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to  
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric  
shock, or serious personal injury. Save owner's manual  
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and  
instructing others who may use this tool.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
mask if operation is dusty.  
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's  
manual carefully. Safe operation of this power  
tool requires that you read and understand this  
owner's manual and all labels affixed to the tool.  
Learn its applications and limitations as well as  
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.  
13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing  
protection during extended periods of operation.  
14. DON'T ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry the  
tool by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect it  
from the receptacle. Keep the cord from heat, oil  
and sharp edges.  
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK.  
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces.  
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges,  
refrigerator enclosures.  
15. SECURE THE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to  
hold the work when practical. It's safer than using  
your hand and it frees both hands to operate the  
tool.  
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working  
order.  
16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and  
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or  
unstable support.  
4. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered  
work areas and work benches invite accidents.  
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools  
sharp and clean for best and safest performance.  
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing  
accessories.  
5. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.  
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations  
or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well  
lit.  
18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,  
bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected  
from power supply.  
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY  
FROM POWER TOOLS. Do not let visitors  
contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should  
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance  
from work area.  
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.  
Get in the habit of checking to see that keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool  
before turning it on.  
7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools  
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up  
place — out of the reach of children.  
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry  
plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure  
the switch is off when plugging in.  
8. DON'T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN  
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension  
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry  
the current your product will draw. An undersized  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in  
loss of power and overheating. A wire gage size  
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an  
extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord  
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in  
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the  
gage number, the heavier the cord.  
9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force a small tool  
or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.  
Don't use the tool for a purpose not intended —  
for example — A circular saw should never be  
used for cutting tree limbs or logs.  
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose  
clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other  
jewelry that can get caught in the tool's moving  
parts and cause personal injury. Rubber gloves  
and nonskid footwear are recommended when  
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering  
to contain long hair and keep it from being drawn  
into air vents or getting caught in rotating parts.  
22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When  
tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords  
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved  
cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for  
example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A.  
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday  
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;  
they are NOT safety glasses.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)  
23. NEVER OPERATE GRINDER without using a  
31. DO NOT USE A TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES  
NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective  
switches replaced by a RYOBI FACTORY or  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.  
guard.  
24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM GRINDING AREA.  
25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-  
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could  
ignite fumes.  
32. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING  
UNATTENDED. Turn off the power. Do not leave  
the tool until it comes to a complete stop.  
26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and  
if damaged, have repaired at your nearest  
RYOBI FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
CENTER. Stay constantly aware of cord  
location.  
33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. DO NOT  
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol, or any medication.  
34. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use  
only identical Ryobi replacement parts.  
27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-  
CALLY and replace if damaged.  
35. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one  
blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in  
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still  
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug  
in any way.  
28. KEEP THE TOOL AND ITS HANDLE DRY,  
CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE.  
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any strong solvents to clean your  
tool.  
29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and  
use common sense. Do not operate tool when  
you are tired. Do not rush.  
36. NEVER USE A TOOL IF ITS COVER OR ANY  
BOLTS ARE MISSING. If the cover or bolts  
have been removed, replace them prior to use.  
Maintain all parts in good working order.  
30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use  
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged  
should be carefully checked to determine that it  
will operate properly and perform its intended  
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other conditions that may  
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is  
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced  
by an authorized service center unless indicated  
elsewhere in this instruction manual.  
37. ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH OFF before  
disconnecting grinder to avoid accidental starting.  
38. ALL REPAIRS, WHETHER ELECTRICAL OR  
MECHANICAL, should be made at a RYOBI  
FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
CENTER.  
39. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them  
frequently and use them to instruct others who  
may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,  
loan them these instructions also.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SPECIFIC RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FOR ANGLE GRINDERS  
1. Grinding wheel and guard must be securely  
attached as described in this operating manual  
before connecting the grinder to a power source.  
10. Always hold the grinder securely with two hands  
while working and at all times when it is running.  
11. Never cover the air vents in the motor housing  
with your hands while operating the grinder.  
2. Grinding wheels must be stored in a dry place.  
3. Before attaching the grinding wheel, inspect it  
for visible defects. If cracked, chipped, or warped,  
do not install it.  
12. Hold the tool away from your body while it is  
running. Keep your hands away from the abrasive  
attachments.  
4. Do not overtighten the clamp nut on the grinding  
wheel. Excessive tightening can cause the wheel  
to crack during operation  
13. Dust and waste materials should not be allowed  
to build up in the workshop. Hot metal sparks  
could start a fire.  
5. Make sure that the guard is in good condition  
and securely installed before operating grinder.  
14. Do not remove the soft paper in the center of the  
grinding wheel. NOTE: If this paper has been  
previously removed, insert some soft rubber or  
paper between the grinding wheel and disc  
flange.  
6. Do not clamp the grinder in a vise or use as a  
fixed grinder.  
7. Never turn on the grinder with the grinding wheel  
or any rotating parts touching the workpiece.  
15. Do not enlarge or alter the center hole of the  
grinding wheel as this could result in breaking it.  
8. Use only grinding wheels in compliance with  
ANSI standards and rated greater than 11,000  
rpm.  
16. Use only the normal grinder surface. Never use  
the side or upper surfaces for cutting.  
9. Do not use the grinder if the disc flange or clamp  
nut is missing or if the spindle is bent.  
UNPACKING  
With the exception of the side handle and grinding wheel,  
youranglegrinderhasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled.  
PACKING LIST  
Angle Grinder With Guard  
Grinding Wheel  
I Carefully remove the grinder and accessories from the  
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are  
included.  
Side Handle  
Wrench  
I Inspect grinder carefully to make sure no breakage or  
Owner's Operating Manual  
Warranty Registration  
damage has occurred during shipping.  
I If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest  
Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before  
attempting to operate grinder.  
I Do not discard the packing material until you have  
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated grinder.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate your grinder until  
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could  
result in possible serious personal injury.  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER  
SLIDE SWITCH WITH LOCK-ON FEATURE  
Before attempting to use your grinder, familiarize yourself  
with all operating features and safety requirements. See  
Figure 1.  
Your grinder has a conveniently located slide 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.  
Makesureallgrindingwheels andrecommendedaccessories  
are in accordance with listed specifications for this tool. For  
example, do not use grinding wheels that are rated at less  
SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON  
The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one  
wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.  
than 11,000 RPM.  
HEAVY DUTY MOTOR  
SIDE HANDLE  
Your Ryobi G1151C Angle Grinder has a powerful motor,  
with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that  
require heavy duty performance. The motor has externally  
accessible brushes for ease of servicing.  
The side handle provided, stabilizes your grinder and must  
be used during all grinding operations. In addition to  
maintaining safe control during use, the side handle also  
provides convenient ease of operation for the operator.  
GUARD  
APPLICATIONS  
A protective guard has been provided on your grinder. It  
deflects sparks and metal chips during use.  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
I Grinding metals.  
I Preparing surfaces to be welded.  
I Grinding welds.  
SWITCH  
SPINDLE  
LOCK BUTTON  
SIDE HANDLE  
GUARD  
GRINDING WHEEL  
Fig. 1  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your grinder has a precision built electric motor. It should be  
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC  
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool  
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause  
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does  
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with your grinder to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second  
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
power supply.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING:  
Your grinder should never be connected to power supply  
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,  
installingorremovinggrindingwheels,orwhennotinuse.  
Disconnectingyourgrinderwillpreventaccidentalstarting  
that could cause serious injury.  
GEAR  
HOUSING  
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE  
See Figure 2.  
I UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER.  
SIDE  
HANDLE  
WARNING:  
Fig. 2  
Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
I Install the side handle by screwing it into the side of the  
WRENCH  
gear housing.  
NOTE: The handle can be installed on either the left or  
right side of the grinder, depending on operator prefer-  
ence. It must always be used to prevent loss of control  
and possible serious injury.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
CLAMP  
NUT  
I Tighten side handle securely.  
INSTALLING THE GRINDING WHEEL  
See Figure 3.  
GRINDING  
WHEEL  
I UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER.  
DISC  
FLANGE  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
I Your grinder is shipped with the disc flange and clamp  
nut attached to the spindle.  
SPINDLE  
I Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until  
spindle locks.  
I Loosen and remove clamp nut from spindle. Do not  
remove disc flange.  
FLAT(S)  
SPINDLE  
LOCK BUTTON  
I Make sure flats on disc flange are engaged with flats on  
spindle.  
Fig. 3  
I Place the grinding wheel over the spindle with the  
concave side of the wheel facing up.  
I Thread the clamp nut on the spindle with the flat side of  
the nut facing up. Fit the raised, small diameter portion  
of the clamp nut into the hole in the grinding wheel and  
finger tighten.  
WARNING:  
Always install grinding wheel with the depressed center  
against the disc flange as shown in figure 3. Failure to do  
so will cause the grinding wheel to crack when tightening  
the clamp nut. This could result in serious personal injury  
because of loose particles breaking off and being thrown  
from the grinder.  
I Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel  
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.  
I Securely tighten the clamp nut with the wrench provided.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
WARNING:  
Before connecting your grinder to power supply, always  
check to be sure switch is not in lock-on position. Failure  
to do so could result in accidental starting of your grinder  
resulting in possible serious injury.  
GUARD LOCATION  
The guard on your grinder has been correctly installed at the  
factory. Never use your grinder without the guard cor-  
rectly in place. Figure 4 shows both the correct and incor-  
rect location of the guard.  
CORRECT  
LOCATION OF GUARD  
WARNING:  
INCORRECT  
LOCATION OF GUARD  
Never place the guard so that it is on front of the grinder.  
This could result in serious injury because sparks and  
loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be  
directed toward the operator. Always place the guard in  
the correct location as shown in figure 4.  
Fig. 4  
OPERATION  
WARNING:  
DANGER:  
Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any type  
to this angle grinder. It is only designed for grinding metal.  
Use for any other purpose is not recommended and  
creates a hazard which will result in serious injury.  
I Always wear safety glasses and keep guard in place  
when grinding.  
I Hot metal sparks from metal grinding can cause a fire.  
Avoid spark contact with flammable materials such as  
saw dust, or clothing.  
I Grinding wheels must be free of fissures and cracks.  
Fissures and cracks can cause a grinding wheel to  
shatter, resulting in possible serious injury.  
Thoroughly inspect a new grinding wheel before it is  
installed on the grinder:  
1. Use a wooden hammer for the inspection.  
2. Using the hammer, lightly tap all around the wheel,  
carefully listening to the resulting sounds.  
3. Any places with fissures or cracks will result in a  
different sound.  
Do not use a wheel containing fissures or cracks.  
When installing a new grinding wheel, a no load  
revolution test of approximately 5 minutes must be  
carried out with the grinding wheel facing a safe  
direction, i.e. away from people or objects.  
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OPERATION  
CAUTION:  
Never cover air vents. They must always be open for  
proper motor cooling.  
SWITCH  
See Figure 5.  
Thistoolhasaspringloadedswitch. ToturnyourgrinderON,  
push the switch button forward. Release the switch button to  
turn your grinder OFF.  
LOCK-ON FEATURE  
See Figure 5.  
ON  
SWITCH  
BUTTON  
Your grinder has a lock-on feature that is convenient when  
continuousoperationforextendedperiodsoftimeisrequired.  
To lock-on, push the switch button forward then push down  
at the front of the switch button. To release the lock, depress  
the rear of the switch button and release it.  
OFF  
TO  
LOCK-ON  
GRINDING  
See Figure 6.  
Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are  
recommended for the material to be ground. Make sure that  
the minimum operating speed of the grinding wheel selected  
isnotlessthan11,000rpm.Thegrindingwheelprovidedwith  
your grinder is suitable for grinding welds, preparing sur-  
faces to be welded, grinding structural steel, and grinding  
stainless steel.  
Secure all work before beginning a grinding operation.  
Secure small workpieces in a vise or clamp to a workbench.  
Never use your grinder with the guard removed.  
SWITCH BUTTON  
Fig. 5  
Never use your grinder without wearing eye protection.  
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.  
Formaximumcontrol, holdthegrinderinfrontandawayfrom  
you with both hands, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the  
workpiece. Start your grinder and let the motor and grinding  
wheel build up to full speed. Gradually lower grinder until the  
grinding wheel contacts the workpiece.  
5° TO 15°  
For best results keep the grinder tilted at an angle from 5 to  
15 degrees and continuously moving at a steady, consistent  
pace. Move the grinder back and forth or up and down over  
the work area. Keep the grinder moving so that an excessive  
amount of material is not removed from one area. If the  
grinder is held in one spot too long, it will gouge and cut  
grooves in the workpiece. If the grinder is held at too sharp  
an angle, it will also gouge the workpiece because of  
concentration of pressure on a small area.  
Fig. 6  
is adequate for most grinding jobs. Use light pressure when  
grinding jagged edges or loose bolts where there is the  
potential for the grinder to snag on the metal edge.  
Lift the grinder away from the workpiece before turning your  
grinder off.  
Usejustenoughpressuretokeepthegrinderfromchattering  
or bouncing. Heavy pressure will decrease its speed and put  
a strain on the motor. Normally the weight of the tool alone  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product  
damage.  
GUARD REPLACEMENT  
See Figure 7.  
TO  
TIGHTEN  
After extended use, the guard may become worn and need  
adjustments or replacing. If you drop your grinder and  
WRENCH  
damage the guard it may also be necessary for you to  
replace it.  
TO  
LOOSEN  
CLAMP  
NUT  
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS  
REQUIRED:  
I UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER.  
GRINDING  
WHEEL  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
DISC  
FLANGE  
I Remove and reassemble parts as shown in figure 7.  
GUARD  
I Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until  
spindle locks.  
CLAMP  
SCREW  
I Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove clamp  
nut from spindle.  
I Remove grinding wheel and disc flange.  
CLAMP  
I Using a phillips screwdriver, loosen the clamp screw  
until the guard can be adjusted or removed.  
I If you are making adjustments, rotate the guard to its  
correct position as shown in figure 7, then retighten  
clamp screw securely. Never use your grinder with-  
out the guard correctly in place.  
SPINDLE  
BEARING CAP  
I If you are replacing the guard, loosen the clamp screw  
until the guard and clamp can be removed from the  
bearing cap.  
FLAT(S)  
SPINDLE  
LOCK BUTTON  
I Place the new guard and clamp on the shoulder of the  
Fig. 7  
bearing cap. See Figure 7.  
NOTE: If the new guard and clamp will not fit, loosen the  
clamp screw until they slide over the bearing cap.  
I Rotate guard to the correct position as shown in figure  
7.  
I Tighten clamp screw securely.  
I Reassemble disc flange, grinding wheel, and clamp nut.  
Refer to "INSTALLING THE GRINDING WHEEL" in-  
structions on page 8.  
I Securely tighten the clamp nut with the wrench pro-  
vided.  
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MAINTENANCE  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
See Figure 8.  
BRUSH CAP  
BRUSH  
ASSEMBLY  
Your grinder has externally accessible brush assemblies  
that should periodically be checked for wear.  
PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS  
REQUIRED:  
I UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
BRUSH  
ASSEMBLY  
I Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. Brush  
assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you  
remove brush cap.  
BRUSH CAP  
Fig. 8  
I Remove brush assembly (brush and spring).  
I Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs.  
Do not replace one side without replacing the other.  
WARNING:  
LUBRICATION  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normaloperatingconditions. Therefore,nofurtherlubrication  
is required.  
GENERAL  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shieldsduringpowertooloperationorwhenblowingdust.  
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplastics  
are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial  
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths  
to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
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OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL  
4-1/2 in. (115 mm) Angle Grinder  
Model G1151C / Double Insulated  
**Ampere rating  
(on tool data plate) 0-2.0  
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION  
2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power  
source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to  
handlethecurrentthetoolwilldraw. Anundersizedcordwillcause  
a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power.  
Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an  
extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
100'  
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is  
designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA" on  
the cord's jacket.  
CAUTION: Keep the extension cord clear of the working  
area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece,  
tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power  
tool.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed  
wires and cut or worn insulation.  
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,  
simply contact your nearest Ryobi Factory Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent  
facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579  
in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Factory or Authorized  
Service Center.  
• MODEL NO.  
The model number of your tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
MODEL NUMBER G1151C  
SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI CANADA INC.  
P.O. Box 910  
RYOBI AMERICA CORPORATION  
5201 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625-8950  
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2  
Phone 1-800-265-6778  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
972000-387  
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