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Your Corner Cat sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of opera- ® tion, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Symbols... 5-6 n Electrical ... 7 n Features... 8 n Assembly ... 9 n Operation... 9-12 n Maintenance ... 13 n Parts Ordering / Service ... 14 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
ON/OFF SWITCH This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn the sander ON, push the switch to the left ( | ). Push the switch to the right ( O ) to turn the sander OFF. QUICK CHANGE HOOK AND LOOP PAD The hook and loop design allows for quick change of sanding sheets and scrubbing pads.
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TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF See Figure 4. While holding the tool in normal operating position, n Push the ON/OFF switch to the left to turn sander on. n Push the ON/OFF switch to the right to turn sander off. OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 5 - 6.
To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do not cover the air vents with your hand. n Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed. n Gradually lower sander onto the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece.
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CHANGING THE SANDING SHEETS AND PADS See Figure 8. The sander is packed with sanding sheets and pads designed for a variety of uses. To change sheet or pad, simply pull the used sheet or pad off the base and attach the desired sheet or pad by pressing the sheet or pad onto the base of the sander.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
Now that you have purchased the tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for the nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center.
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