When Sander Is Running; Before Leaving The Sander; Precautions To Take When Sanding Metals; Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint - RIDGID EB44241 Operator's Manual

When Sander is Running

Before starting your work, watch the
sander while it runs. If it makes an
unfamiliar noise or vibrates exces-
sively, Stop Immediately. Turn the
sander off. Unplug the sander. Do not
restart until identifying and correcting
the problem.
Never leave tool running unat-
tended.
Before using the sander, make sure
the sanding belt turns clockwise,
when viewed from above.
Keep children away. Keep all visi-

Before Leaving The Sander

Turn switch off. Don't leave tool until
the unit comes to a complete stop.
Make workshop child-proof.
Remove the yellow switch key. Store

Precautions To Take When Sanding Metals

When sanding metals, sparks or hot
fragments could cause a fire. To
reduce the risk of this:
1. Disconnect any dust collecting
hose from the sander.

Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint

Sanding of lead based paint is not
recommended. It is difficult to control
the contaminated dust that could
cause lead poisoning.
It is also difficult to identify whether or
not a paint contains lead. Therefore,
we recommend the following precau-
tions when sanding all paints:
1. Protect your lungs. Wear a dust
mask or respirator at all times.
Wear only dust masks that are suit-
able for working in lead paint sand-
ing environments. Ordinary
painting masks do not offer this
protection.
tors a safe distance from the sander
and workpiece.
Don't force tool. It will perform better
and safer at its designed rate. Press
workpiece against the sanding sleeve
hard enough to begin sanding without
bogging down or binding spindle or
belt.
Before freeing any jammed mate-
rial:
• Turn switch "OFF".
• Unplug the sander.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
it away from children and others not
qualified to use the tool. Disconnect
master switches. Lock the shop.
2. Remove all traces of wood dust
from inside the unit before sanding
metals.
3. Remove all traces of metal dust
from inside the unit before sanding
wood again.
2. Do not allow children or pregnant
women to enter the work area until
paint sanding job is complete and
work area is clean.
3. To prevent ingesting contaminated
paint particles: Do not eat, drink, or
smoke in a work area where paint
is being sanded. After sanding
paint, wash and clean up before
eating, drinking or smoking. Do not
leave food, drinks, or tobacco prod-
ucts in the work area where dust
can settle on them.
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