Features; Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R86065 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Belt Size ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 in. x 18 in.
Sanding Surface .....................................................................................................................................................17.5 sq. in.
No Load Speed ..............................................................................................................................................400-935 ft./min.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Sanding wood, metals, plastics, and other materials
 Smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges
 Removing rust, paint, varnishes, and stains
TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF
See Figure 1, page 10.
 To turn the sander on, depress the switch trigger.
 To turn the sander off, release the switch trigger.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 1, page 10.
The lock-on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in
the on position. Locking the switch trigger on allows you to
operate the sander for extended periods of time.
Do not lock the switch trigger if you might need to suddenly
stop the sander.
To lock on:
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Push in the lock-on button.
 Release the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-on button.
NOTE: To disengage the lock, depress the trigger and
release.
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