Attaching Hook-And-Loop Sanding Discs; Turning The Sander On/Off; Dustless Sanding - Ryobi RS290 Operator's Manual

ATTACHING HOOK-AND-LOOP SANDING
DISCS
See Figure 2.
NOTE: Use only 5 in. hook-and-loop sanding discs which
can be found at local home centers and hardware stores.
 Unplug the sander.
 Align the holes in the hook-and-loop sanding disc with
the holes in the backing pad.
NOTE: Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the
holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature
to function properly.
 Press the fuzzy side of the sanding disc against the back-
ing pad as firmly as possible.
NOTE: You can reuse hook-and-loop type sanding discs
for the life of the sanding abrasive. We recommend that
you clean the backing pad occasionally by brushing it
lightly with a small brush for best adhesion.

TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF

See Figure 3.
 To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left ( l ).
 To turn the sander off: Slide the switch to the right
( O ).

DUSTLESS SANDING

WARNING:
Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal. Using
the dust bag when sanding metal creates a fire hazard,
which could damage the tool and lead to serious per-
sonal injury.
The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system
for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes
of the sanding disc to collect in the dust bag during sanding
operation.
NOTE: For more efficient operation, empty dust bag when
no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through
the bag better.
OPERATION
To
TURN off
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SANDING DISC
BACKING PAD
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To
TURN oN
Fig. 3