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This new compact finishing sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the sander will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
■ Operation ... 10-12 ■ Maintenance ... 13 ■ Parts Ordering / Service ... 14 This compact finishing sander has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■...
SERVICE ■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. ■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's...
DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum. PAPER PUNCH The paper punch template punches sandpaper for proper fit and alignment.
120-grit sanding sheet Light sanding 240-grit sanding sheet Finish sanding UNPACKING PACKING LIST 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) Compact Finishing Sander 60-grit Sanding Pad (2) 120-grit Sanding Pad (3) 240-grit Sanding Pad (2) Heavy-duty Scrubbing Pad (Red) Light Scrubbing Pad (White)
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ATTACHING THE DUST BAG See Figure 3. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during sanding.
Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing serious injury. ■ Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, be care- ful not to let your hand cover the air vents.
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Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pres- sure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work. Apply- ing additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work.
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The punched holes must align with the holes in the sander cushion. ■ Install sandpaper on your sander. ■ Align sander cushion over the paper punch. See Figure 9. ■ Push down on the sander. OPERATION ROTATING THE SANDING SHEETS See Figure 10.
Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.