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• Getting Started

What size battery is recommended for a RYOBI Angle Grinder?

Cordless Angle Grinders are powerful, energy-hungry tools and, hence, need lots of battery power.  Grinding tasks generally use more battery than cutting tasks, so as a minimum, it’s recommended to use a 4.0Ah battery or higher for optimum runtime…

Last update: 13/09/2024, 10:31

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• Angle Grinders
• Application

Can I use a larger disc size with my RYOBI Angle Grinder?

Don’t use a disc larger than the maximum cutting capacity outlined below and in the product user manual, as a larger disc can cause damage to the tool, and potentially harm you or a bystander.

Last update: 13/09/2024, 11:06

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• Angle Grinders
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Can I lock a RYOBI Angle Grinder’s switch/paddle on?

The paddle/switch is not designed to be locked on. This is a safety measure to prevent the tool from working unintentionally.  

Last update: 13/09/2024, 11:43

• Grinders
• Angle Grinders
• Troubleshooting

Why does my RYOBI Angle Grinder keep cutting out?

Angle Grinders are commonly equipped with several user safety and tool protection systems, such as overload, over-temperature, and anti- kickback.

Last update: 13/09/2024, 12:14

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• Angle Grinders
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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