Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R2601 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or 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 wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. 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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Sanding wood or wood product surfaces
 Sanding steel surfaces
 Removing rust from steel surfaces
SANDING DISC SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding disc is an
extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded
finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic
abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives,
such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in
power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer
grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations. The
condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which
grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse
grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may
then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments 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.
finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue
sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.
ATTACHING HOOK-AND-LOOP SANDING
DISCS
See Figure 1, page 10.
 Unplug the sander.
 Align holes in hook-and-loop type sanding disc with holes
in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding disc
against pad as tightly as possible.
NOTE: Hook-and-loop type sanding discs can be reused
for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that
you keep the sanding disc backing pad clean to provide
for best adhesion. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly
with a small brush.
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL PRESSURE
SENSITIVE ADHESIVE (PSA) SANDING PAD
AND DISC ATTACHMENT (NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 2, page 10.
The sander comes assembled with the Micro-Fiber™ hook-
and-loop pad. To attach the optional pressure sensitive
adhesive (PSA) backing pad, you must first remove the
hook-and-loop pad. Inspect sanding disc before installing.
Do not use if broken or defective.
 Unplug the sander.
 Remove the four screws that hold the hook-and-loop pad
in place.
 Remove the hook-and-loop pad.
 Clean dust particles from the pad brake.
 Apply a thin layer of lightweight grease to the back of the
pad.
 Align the holes in the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA)
backing pad with the four screw holes in the sander.
 Replace the four screws securely.
 Carefully peel paper backing from the pressure sensitive
adhesive type sanding disc.
 Align holes in sanding disc with holes in backing pad,
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