RIDGID R2611 Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATION
ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP SANDING
DISC
See Figure 3.
To attach hook and loop sanding disc:
 Unplug the sander.
 Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the
hook and loop backing pad.
 Press the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly
as possible.
NOTE: To provide for the best adhesion, we recom-
mend that you clean the backing pad and the sanding
disc backing occasionally by brushing them lightly with
a small brush.
SELECTING THE ORBIT DIAMETER
See Figure 4.
The dual random orbit selector allows you to choose
between two orbits: the 1/8 in. orbit setting produces a
finer surface finish, while the 1/4 in. orbit setting increases
the removal rate.
With the sander held in normal operating position, the dual
random orbit selector should be positioned to the left of the
switch trigger for a 1/4 in. orbit diameter. The dual random
orbit selector should be positioned to the right of the switch
trigger for a 1/8 in. orbit diameter.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
See Figure 5.
The variable speed dial allows the sander to operate at
speeds that can be adjusted by rotating the dial from A to F.
The dial is conveniently located on the motor hous ing, allow-
ing operator control of disc speed. To in crease sanding disc
speed, turn the vari able speed dial to a higher setting. Turn
dial to a lower setting to decrease sanding disc speed.
Recommended speed settings are as follows:
Speed Surface/Application
A - B plastic, plexiglass
C - D metal finishing, old paint removal
E - F wood/coarse and fine sanding
SANDING DISC
HOOK
AND LOOP
BACKING PAD
TO INCREASE SPEED
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Fig. 3
DUAL RANDOM
ORBIT SELECTOR
Fig. 4
TO DECREASE SPEED
Fig. 5