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• Angle Grinders
• Application

How to fit & remove Angle Grinder disc using a pin spanner

These instructions apply to RYOBI Angle Grinders with a pin spanner locking nut. The locking nut has four holes around the centre thread to position the pin spanner

Last update: 13/09/2024, 12:21

• Grinders
• Angle Grinders
• Troubleshooting

RYOBI Angle Grinder disc has overtightened and jammed

Not installing the disc correctly can cause the disc to overtighten, and potentially jam the disc.  To avoid this from happening, or to fix this issue and prevent this from happening again, you’ll need to remove and refit the disc: 

Last update: 13/09/2024, 13:20

• Grinders
• Angle Grinders
• Troubleshooting

Can’t remove cutting disc from Angle Grinder

Typically, a cutting disc can be hard to remove because the locking nut was overtightened when fitted to the grinder. A disc will tighten under loading, so excessive tightening will cause issues with removal, that may require a pin spanner or wrench…

Last update: 13/09/2024, 13:29

• Grinders
• Angle Grinders
• Application

What size disc is suitable for a RYOBI Angle Grinder?

The compatible disc size is dependent on your RYOBI Angle Grinder's maximum disc capacity.  Don’t use a disc larger than the maximum cutting capacity outlined below, as a larger disc can cause damage to the tool, and potentially harm you or a…

Last update: 13/09/2024, 13:59

• Multi Tools
• Multi Tools
• Troubleshooting

RYOBI Multi Tool sparking when turned on

Sparking can occur on new, brushed motor tools due to the brushes within the motor not being worn in. This is not an issue and over time, this will stop occurring - it's caused by friction against the carbon brushes. However, if there are…

Last update: 19/04/2023, 16:27

• Multi Tools
• Multi Tools
• Troubleshooting

Can I use RYOBI Multi Tool to remove silicone?

A RYOBI Multi Tool can be used to remove silicone sealant with a compatible blade. We recommend the POWERFIT 52mm 2PC Scraper Blade, which you can purchase separately.

Last update: 19/04/2023, 16:30

• Multi Tools
• Multi Tools
• Application

How to install or change RYOBI Multi Tool blade

To change blades, release the latch by pulling it upwards until the blade holder opens. Ensure the lever is fully released before removing or inserting a new blade. Once the new blade is inserted, pull down the lever until the blade holder snaps…

Last update: 18/09/2023, 09:59