Ross RA818 Operating instructions

Brand: Ross

Model: RA818

Type: Operating instructions

Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to

comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to product or property.

Please retain instructions for future reference!

RA818

AIR

ANGLE

GRINDER

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

This product is a part of a high pressure system and the following safety precautions must be

followed at all times along with any other existing safety rules.

1. Read all manuals included with these product carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use

the air tool.

3. Do not exceed any pressure rating of any component in the system.

4. Disconnect the air tool from air supply before changing tools or attachments, servicing and

when not in use.

5. Always wear safety glasses during operation.

6. Do not wear loose ﬁtting clothing, scarves, or neck ties. Loose clothing may become caught

in moving parts and result in serious personal injury.

7. Do not wear jewellery when operating any tool. Jewellery may come caught in moving

parts and result in serious personal injury.

8. Do not depress trigger when connecting the air supply hose.

10. Never trigger the tool when not applied to a work object. Attachments must be securely

attached. Loose attachments can cause serious injury.

11. Protect air lines from damage or puncture.

12. Never point an air tool at oneself or any other person. Serious injury could occur.

13. Check air hoses for weak or worn condition before each use. Make sure all connections are

secure.

WARNING!: RELEASE ALL PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, SER-

VICE, RELOCATE OR PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE.

14. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and ensure equipment is in safe working condition.

15. Do not put hands near or under moving parts.

LUBRICATION

This air tool REQUIRES lubrication BEFORE the initial use and BEFORE and AFTER each additional

use. Proper lubrication is the owner's responsibility. Failure to lubricate the air tool properly

will dramatically shorten the life of the tool and will void the warranty.

If your air system does not include and automatic oiler then it must be oiled manually.

Air Connection

Compressor

Air Line

Oiler

Tool

Air Motor Lubrication. (manually if the automatic oiler is not ﬁtted)

The motor must be lubricated daily.

WARNING!: DISCONNECT THE AIR TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE LUBRICATING.

1. Disconnect the impact wrench from the air supply.

2. Turn the tool upside down so the air inlet faces upward.

3. Put 2 or 3 drops of air tool oil in the air inlet.

4. Reconnect the air supply and run the tool for a couple of seconds.

5. Clean any excessive oil from the air exhaust of the tool.

No-Load Speed

Air Consumption Avg

Weight

Working Air Pressure

Air Inlet

11000rpm

108L/min

1.83kg

6.2bar (90psi)

¼” BSP

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Do not use discs with a speed rating that less than 11,000 RPM on this grinder

• Always wear eye protection

• Before use always check the condition of the disc for cracks or damage. If damaged re-

place immediately.

• Use discs that are designed for the application ie do not use masonry disc on steel or

vice versa etc.

• Do note remove the safety guard

• Be care full not to damage the spindle or ﬂanges when replacing wheels/discs

• Test run new discs for at least one minute before use. Immediately replace the wheel if

it vibrates

ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY INFORMATION

AIR INLET

SAFETY

TOGGLE

SAFETY

GUARD

HANDLE

THROTTLE

LEVER

For information on all ROSS products

please visit: www.rosstools.com.au

The ROSS logo and Bull device are trademarks of J.W. Ross Pty Ltd.

WARRANTY:

This product has been manufactured to a high quality standard. It is guaranteed

against faulty materials and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

If the product is found to be defective within the relevant time period, we will either

replace all defective parts or, at our discretion, replace the unit free of charge.

This warranty will not apply:

(i) where this product has been subjected to misuse, abuse, accident or want of care;

(ii) where this product has been used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is

not suited;

(iii) where the service of this product has been undertaken by a non-authorised person

or company or if non-approved parts have been used;

(iv) where this product has been used for industrial purposes.

Should service become necessary during the warranty period, the purchaser should

contact an Authorised Service Centre or J W Ross. In order to obtain warranty service,

the purchaser must present the store receipt showing the name of the retailer and the

date of purchase.

The period of the warranty begins from the original date of purchase, notwithstanding

any subsequent repair or parts replacement.

Purchaser shall be responsible for all transport charges to and from the Authorised

Service Centre.

Damage in transit is not covered by this warranty. The purchaser should remove from

the product any liquids (if applicable) before sending the tool for service or repair.

Any accessories should be packed securely to prevent damage.

Warranty exclusions

Wear parts or service related parts required when performing normal and regular

maintenance of this product are not covered by warranty unless it is found to be defective

by an Authorised Service Centre. These include, but are not limited to:

accessories, motor vanes, seals, gaskets, air ﬁttings, lubricants, tune-ups, ﬁlters.

Distributed in Australia by J W Ross and Sons ( Australia ) Pty Ltd.

PO Box 352 North Ryde BC, NSW, 1670

Inquiries phone 1800 251 338

The J.W. Ross policy is one of continuous improvement and

the company reserves the right to alter designs, colours and

speciﬁcations without notice.

Ross RA818 Operating instructions

Ross RA818 Operating instructions

Ross RA818 Operating instructions

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