Operation - RIDGID R2500 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
n Sanding on wood surfaces.
n Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.
n Sanding plastics.
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER
See Figure 2.
Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if broken
or defective.
n Unplug the sander.
n If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper. To remove
paper, release paper clamp by lifting up on lever, and
disengaging it from the tab, and allowing the lever to
lower.
n Insert end of new 1/4 sheet sandpaper approximately 1/4
in. under the paper clamp.
n Lift up on lever and lock into place. Apply downward
pressure to conform sandpaper to platen.
n Wrap sandpaper around cushion. Lift lever on opposite
end of sander and insert loose end of sandpaper under
paper clamp. Fit sandpaper tight against cushion.
n Lift up on lever and lock into place.
n Multiple sheets of sandpaper can be installed at one time
for convenience.
PAPER CLAMP
(UNLOCKED)
NON-ADHESIVE
SANDPAPER
LEVER
ADHESIVE
SANDPAPER
INSTALLING ADHESIVE SANDPAPER
See Figure 2.
Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use broken
or defective sandpaper.
n Unplug the sander.
n If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper by peeling
it off cushion. If removing regular sandpaper, release paper
clamp by lifting up on lever and disengaging it from the
tab on the platen.
n Remove non-adhesive sandpaper, then lift up on paper
clamp lever and lock it into place.
n Carefully peel adhesive backing from new 1/4 sheet
sandpaper.
n Position sandpaper, making sure front edge of sandpaper is
aligned with front edge of the cushion, then carefully press
sticky side of sandpaper on cushion. Note: Sandpaper
must be aligned with the front edge of the cushion for
proper functioning of the flush sanding feature.
REMOVING PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE
(PSA) SANDPAPER BEFORE STORAGE
Do not store the sander with the sandpaper installed. Heat
generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive
adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing
pad and sanding disc.
Removing the sandpaper soon after you have finished a
sanding operation avoids letting the adhesive set up. If the
sandpaper is left on the backing pad for an extended period
of time after use, the adhesive will set up and cause the
sanding disc to become difficult to remove.
It may also tear when removing. When this situation occurs,
it becomes difficult to clean the backing pad for the next
sanding disc.
NOTE: If you forget to remove the sandpaper after a sanding
operation, sand for a few minutes to soften the adhesive
backing before attempting to remove sandpaper.
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SANDING
PAD
TAB
Fig. 2