Installing Sanding Sleeves For The 1/2" Diameter Sanding Drum; Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts And Upper Spindle Washers - RIDGID EB44241 Operator's Manual

Installing Sanding Sleeves for the
1/2" Diameter Sanding Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
always turn switch "OFF",
unplug the sander and remove
switch key before removing or
replacing the spacer ring inserts,
sleeves and drums.
1. Remove the fan and clean sawdust
from inside table recess.
2. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft
(vanes face down) aligning slot with roll
pin. The fan is used with all sanding
operations.
3. Install the table insert.
4. 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 3/32 hex "L"
wrench provided.
5. Position 15/16" inside diameter spacer
Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts
And Upper Spindle Washers
WARNING: 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
Diameter
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.
6. Locate 1/2" sanding sleeve and slide it
7. Install the upper spindle washer and
8. Plug the power cord in the power
Spacer Ring Insert
Opening Inside Diameter
15/16 Inch
1-3/16 Inch
1-11/16 Inch
2-3/16 Inch
15
ring insert in the table recess.
on the spindle. (Rubber drum is not
used.)
tighten the knob. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Knob turns counterclockwise to
tighten.
source and install the yellow switch key.
Upper Spindle Washer
Outside Diameter
• Use the largest upper spindle washer
that will not protrude past sanding
sleeve.
Knob
5/8" O.D.
Washer
1/2" Sanding
Sleeve
15/16" I.D.
Spacer Ring
5/8"
7/8"
1-3/4"