Introduction
If your grinder begins to malfunction because of gear issues, it's time to replace the grinding head assembly. The link below contains the information necessary to order a replacement from RYOBI's home webpage.
Tools
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            To remove the battery press down on the two buttons located on each side of the battery and pull away from the body of the grinder. 
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            To remove the handle hold grinder with one hand and use the other hand to unscrew the handle with a counter-clockwise motion 
 
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            Fully press the spindle lock button. 
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            With the spindle lock button held down, use the wrench provided to loosen the clamp nut. Once loose, you can use your fingers to unscrew the nut completely 
 
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            Remove your grinding/cutting tool by simply pulling it off the spindle. 
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            Next remove the disc flange (a.k.a spacer) by pulling it off of the back end of the spindle. 
 
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            Lift the clasp on the grinder guard. Make sure the clasp is completely loosened before proceeding. 
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            Rotate the grinder guard so that the three notches on its interior align with the three slots on the grinding head assembly. 
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            Once aligned, simply pull the guard off. 
 
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            Remove the four 1.4 cm screws from the grinding head assembly using a Torx T20 screwdriver. 
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            With the screws removed, the grinding head assembly can be removed from the rest of the head with a gentle pull. 
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.