Installing 1/2 Inch Diameter Sanding Sleeve; Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts And Upper Spindle Washers - RIDGID R4840 Operator's Manual

INSTALLING SANDING SLEEVES
LARGER THAN 1/2 INCH
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, always turn switch "OFF" and remove switch key before
removing the spacer ring inserts, sleeves and drums. See Figures
3 and 5.
1.
Install the table insert.
2.
Use a straight edge as shown to make sure the table
insert is flush with the table. If necessary adjust the set
screws in the table insert with the 2.5mm hex wrench
provided. There are five set screws on the bottom side of
the Table Insert and one set screw in the table beneath
the Table Insert.
3.
Slide the sanding drum
the drum is difficult to slide over the spindle, apply
talcum powder to the spindle.
4.
Position spacer ring insert
recommended spacer ring insert selection area from table
on page 15). Use the smallest spacer ring insert that will
fit over the drum.
5.
Place desired sanding sleeve
NOTE: If the sanding sleeve is difficult to slide over the
drum, apply talcum powder to the outside surface of the
rubber drum.
6.
Install the correct washer
knob . DO NOT overtighten. NOTE: Knob turns
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counterclockwise to tighten.
SELECTION OF SPACER RING
INSERTS AND UPPER SPINDLE
WASHERS
Using the wrong spacer ring insert may permit
small pieces of wood or finger tips to become wedged between
the abrasive surface and the insert.
Sanding Sleeve
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
1 inch
1 1/2 inch
2 inch
• Use the smallest spacer ring insert that will fit over the drum.
ASSEMBLY
onto the spindle. NOTE: If
A
in the table recess. (See
B
on correct drum.
C
and tighten the spindle
D
Spacer Ring Insert
1/2 inch
1 inch
1 1/2 inch
2 inch
Upper Spindle Washer
• Use the largest upper spindle washer that will not protrude
past sanding sleeve.
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D
C
A
B
FIGURE 5
1/2 inch
1 inch
1 1/2 inch
2 inch