Maintenance; Accessories - RIDGID R2600 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
The random orbit sander should never be
connected to a power supply when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in
use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended
using this tool for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

ACCESSORIES

Look for these accessories where you purchased this product:
 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Sanding Pad and Disc Attachment ......................................................... 300527003
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed above. Do not use any
attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: FIGURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAGE 13 AFTER
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects
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being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
bEARING LUbRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the tool under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
bRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 11, page 14.
 Unplug the sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
 Remove screws (3) from top cover of sander.
 Remove top cover.
 Remove clamp screws (2).
 Remove brush tube clamps (2).
 Disconnect red and black lead terminals from brush
tubes.
 Remove brush assemblies (2).
 Check for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
 Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
 Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
 Tighten all screws securely. Do not over tighten.
11 - English