Ryobi 2200W ANGLE GRINDER 230MM EAG2023CN User Manual

EAG2023CN

ANGLE GRINDER

OWNERʼS OPERATING MANUAL

DOUBLE

INSULATED

N197

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ANGLE GRINDER

Your ne w angle gri nder has be en engineer ed and m anufactured to Ryobiʼs high stand ard for

ependability, operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of

rugged, trouble free

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.

If you use your angle grinder properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,

reliable

Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.

ease of operation andd

performance.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire ownerʼs manual before using your

angle grinder.

service.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible
dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them,
require your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.

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.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until
you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this tool.

The operation of any tool 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

a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING
BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES. For

example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.

4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT . Don't use power tools
in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area
well lit.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored
in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.

7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate at which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not
intended.

9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non­skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

or safety glasses with side shields and

10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is
dusty.

12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.

13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable support.
Secure tools when working at elevated levels.

14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.

16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

17.KEEP HANDLES 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.

18.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 operation of tool.

19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or any 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
any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.

20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON
AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by authorised

service centre.

21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.

22.THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY YOUNG
OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT SUPERVISION. YOUNG
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT
THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Due to continued product

refinement policy, product features

and specifications can and will

change without notice. Check

current features and specifications

with your retailer.

2

4

1

10

2

4

11

Fig.1

8

1

7

4

Fig.3

5

6

3

13

Fig.2

9

Fig.4

10

8

Fig.5

2

2

12

Fig.7a

12

Fig.6

Fig.7b

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT

nsure your safe ty and satisfaction, car efully read through this

To e

OWNERʼS MANUAL and the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before using

the product.

DESCRIPTION

1. Grinding wheel

2. Tool-

less wheel guard

3. Aux. handle
Rotary handle lock button

4.

5. ON/OFF switch

Safety lock

6.

7.

Disc flange

8.

Clamp nut

9.

Spindle shaft

10.Wrench

11.Spindle lock button

12.Wheel guard lock

13. Livetool IndicatorTM

lever

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

Never use the tool if its cover or any bolts or screws are missing. If the cover, bolts
or screws have been removed, replace them prior to use. Maintain all parts in good

working order.

Always secure tools when working in elevated positions.
Never touch the grinding wheel or other moving parts during use.
Never start a tool when its rotating component is in contact with the work piece.
Never lay a tool down before its moving parts have come to a complete stop.

The use of accessories or other than those recommended in this manual might

present a hazard.
REPLACEMENT PARTS : When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Do not use wheels having a maximum permissable speed below 6600 rpm.

ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Check that the speed marked on the grinding wheel is equal to or
greater than the rated speed of the tool.
Ensure that the d
with the tool and that the wheel fits the spindle.
Grinding wheels must be stored in a dry place.
Do not
Grinding wheels must not be used for any operation other than grinding.
Grinding wheels must be stored and handled with care in accordance
with the manufacturer's instruction.
Inspect the grinding wheel before use to ensure that it is not chipped
or cracked. Chips or cracks can cause the wheels to shatter, resulting
in possible serious injury.

Ensure that the wheel is fitted in accordance with this manual.
Ensure that the g
before u se and run the tool at n
safe position. Stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if
other defects are detected. If this condition occurs, check the tool to
determine the cause.
Do not use s
hole grinding wheels.
Check that the work piece is properly supported.
Use only grinding wheels approved by RYOBI

Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard e.g. do
not hit people, or ignite flammable substances.
Always use protective safety glasses and ear protectors.
Use other personal protective equipment such as gloves, apron and
helmet when necessary.
Never place the tool on the floor or other surfaces while it is running.
Grinding wheels continue to rotate after the tool is switched off.
Never touch the wheel or place it on the floor or other surfaces while
it is rotating.
Use the tool only for a
water or use the tool as a fixed tool.
Grip the tool securely with both hands while operating.

imensions of the grinding whe el are com patible

store objects on top of the grinding wheel.

rinding wheel is correctly mounted and tightened

o-load s peed for 30 seconds in a

eparate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt la rge

pproved applications. Never use coolants or

SPECIFICATIONS

Grinding wheel
Frequency
Voltage*
Input

pindle thread

S
No load speed

Disc bore size

Net weight

* Be sure to check the nameplate on the product, because the voltage

ubject to change depending on the area in which the product

is s
is to be used.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Aux. handle (3)
Grinding wheel ( 1 )

Wrench (10)

EAG2023CN

230mm (9")

50 Hz

240 V
2200 W

x2

M14

6000

22.2

mm

kg

7.3

(Use only for the purposes listed below.)
Grinding

NOISE BUILD-UP

APPLICATIONS

Noise (sound pres sure level) in the workpla ce can exceed 85 dB (A). In
this case, sound insulation and hearing protection measures must be taken
by the operator.

MAIN HANDLE

The main handle can be set to any of three positions (0 and 90 degrees) right
and left by pressing the rotary lock button(4) and turning.

AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig.1)

The auxiliary side handle on this angle grinder houses the wheel lock nut
wrench. To remove the wheel lock nut wrench from the auxiliary handle, pull
it out by the two lugs on the wrench. When finished with the wrench, slide it

back in to the auxiliary handle with the lugs facing out.
The auxiliary handle (3) can be attached to either side of the gear box, or the
upper part of the gear box.

SWITCH

To switch on the unit - use your index finger to press forward the safety

lock (6) and then press the ON / OFF switch (5).

To switch off the unit - just release the ON / OFF switch (5).

TOOL - LESS WHEEL GUARD (Fig.7b)

Release the wheel guard lock lever (12) then turning the tool-less wheel
guard (2) to the desire position.

Livetool Indicator

This tool features a Livetool IndicatorTM(13) which illuminates as soon as the tool
is connected to the power supply. This warns the user that the tool is connected
to live power and will operate when the switch is pressed.

TM

MOUNTING THE GRINDING WHEEL (Fig.4,5&6)

ttach the disc flange (7), the grinding wheel (1) and the clamp nut

1. A
(8) to the spindle shaft (9).
Be sure the disc flange is properly seated on the spindle shaft.

Depress the s

2.

3. Using the wrench (10) provided, tighten the clamp nut in a clockwise
direction.

pindle

lock button (

1

1) located on the right side of gear case.

WARNING!
Check carefully whether or not there are cracks in the wheel.
Replace a cracked wheel immediately.

OPERATION

KEEP SAFETY GUARDS IN PLACE.
NEVER OPERATE THIS ANGLE GRINDER WITHOUT THE TOOLESS
WHEEL GUARD.

EVER C

OVER THE AIR VE NTS SIN CE THEY MUST A LWAYS BE

N
OPEN FOR PROPER MOTOR COOLING.

The key to efficient operating is controlling the pressure and surface contact
b

etween the disc and work p
angle, usually 10 to 20 degrees with the work piece. Allow the disc to reach
full speed before starting to grind. Too great an angle causes concentration

of pressure on a small area which may gouge or burn work surface.

iece. Flat surfaces are gr ound at an acu te

MAINTENANCE

After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in good condition.
It is r

ecommended tha t you take this too l to a Ryobi Authorized Service

Centre for a through cleaning and lubrication at least once a year.

DO NOT MAKE ANY A
MOTION.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD FROM THE SOCKET

EFO RE CHAN GING RE MOVAB LE OR E

B

(GRINDING D
WORKING ON THE UNIT.

WARNING!

To ensure safety and r eliability, all repairs should b e performed

To ensure safety and r eliability, all repairs should b e performed

an AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE or other QUALIFIED

an AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE o r other QUALIFIED

by

by
SERVICE

SERVICE

If the supply cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avo

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

DJUS TMENTS WHI LE TH E MOT OR IS I N

ISC, CUTTING DISC ETC), BEFORE LUBRICATING OR

ORGANIZATION.

ORGANIZATION.

XPE NDAB LE PARTS

id a hazard.

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RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

GUARANTEE

Subject to the guarantee condition below, this Ryobi tool
(hereinafter called “the product”) is guaranteed by Ryobi
(hereinafter called “the Company”) to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 24
months from the date of original purchase covering
both parts and labour. Under the terms of this
guarantee, the repair or replacement of any part shall
be the opinion of the Company or its authorised agent.
Should service become necessary during the warranty
period, the owner should contact the RYOBI HELPLINE
1300 361 505 or contact the retailer from whom the
product was purchased.
In order to obtain guarantee service, the owner must
present the sales docket and Guarantee Certificate
to confirm date of purchase. This product is sold by the
dealer or agent as principal and the dealer has no
authority from the Company to give any additional
guarantee on the Company’s behalf except as herein
contained or herein referred to.

Guarantee Conditions
This guarantee only applies provided that the Product
has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

SYDNEY: 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, N.S.W. 2214.

Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone] - www.ryobi.com.au

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Tel: [phone] - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: [phone] - www.ryobi.co.nz

Contact during normal business hours.

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Contact during normal business hours.

RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD.

guarantee does not cover damage, malfunction or
failure resulting from misuse, neglect, abuse, or used
for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not
suited and no repairs, alterations or modifications
have been attempted by other than an Authorised
Service Agent. This guarantee will not apply if the tool is
damaged by accident or if repairs arise from normal
wear and tear.
The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant to
this guarantee for the costs of travelling or
transportation of the Product or parts to and from the
service dealer or agent - such costs are not included in
this guarantee.
Certain legislation, including the Trade Practices Act,
1974 (as amended) and other state and territorial laws
give rights to the buyer and impose liability on the seller in
certain circumstances. Nothing herein shall have the effect
of excluding, restricting or modifying any condition,
guarantee, right or liability imposed, to the extent only
that such exclusion, restriction or modification
would render any term herein void.

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Tel : [phone]

This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times

For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service)

please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

Address Of Dealer

Date Model No Serial No

Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required.