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Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement

Introduction

If during a work session you accidentally drop the device and fracture the power trigger, you will need to replace it. The inner mechanism can also break resulting in a broken power trigger. This guide will show you how to disassemble the handle and replace the switch.

What you need

  1. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Handle Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Handle Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Handle Disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Torx T20 screwdriver, unscrew the five M5 x 16 mm screws.

    • Using the T20 screwdriver, remove the M5 x 28 mm screw.

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  2. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, remove the M3 x 10mm screw.

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  3. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull off the right side handle.

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  4. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Using a hex head screwdriver, remove the two 8-16 x 1/2in screws.

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  6. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull away the bend relief.

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  7. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the one M4 x 14 mm screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

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  8. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift away the switch and wires.

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  9. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Press down the handle lock button.

    • Force-ably twist and pull away the left side handle assembly.

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  10. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Power Trigger: step 9, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Power Trigger: step 9, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement, Power Trigger: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Using a bit driver, carefully remove the 4 M3.5 X 7mm holding the wires on.

    • Remember the order and position of each wire.

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  11. Ridgid Angle Grinder R10202 Power Trigger Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • The Switch is now free of the Grinder. Dispose of the broken Switch and install your new Switch.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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