Assembly - RIDGID R2611 Operator's Manual

ASSEMbLY

UNPACkING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
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 could result in serious
personal injury.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACkING LIST
Random Orbit Sander
Sanding Disc, 80-grit (3)
Handle Assembly
Dust Bag Assembly
Hex Key
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 eye protection 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:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Use of this
product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
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 tool for the purposes listed below:
 Sanding wood or wood product surfaces
 Sanding steel surfaces
 Removing rust from steel surfaces
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 2, page 13.
 Unplug the sander.
 Place handle in the desired position.
 Tighten the handle by inserting the hex key into the
handle hole, engaging the hex screw inside, and turning
clockwise.
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