Operation - Ryobi ESS3215V Owner's Operating Manual

FEATURES
Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium,
and fi ne grit sandpaper. It will produce a fi ne scratch-free
fi nish when used to sand with the grain on wood surfaces.
It has been designed so that fl ush corner sanding on three
sides of the sander is possible.
Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that
provides maximum one-hand comfort, and reduces
operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations.
Your sander also has a built-in dust collection that collects
dust through punched holes in the sandpaper and cushion.
Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
SWITCH
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn
the sander on, slide the switch to the left. Slide the switch
to the right to turn the sander off.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
The electronic speed control allows the operator to adjust
speed to meet a variety of sanding material from tough
heavy grained timber to delicate veneer.
Do not allow familiarity with your sander to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is suffi cient to infl ict severe injury.

OPERATION

Your sander should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
assembling or replacing sandpaper, cleaning, or when
not in use. Disconnecting sander will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
Inspect the sandpaper before installing. Do not use if it is
broken or defective.
INSTALLING ADHESIVE
SANDPAPER
See Figure 5.
1. Unplug the sander.
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
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2. Align holes in hook and loop type sanding disc with
holes in pad, then carefully press the fuzzy side of
sanding disc against the pad as tightly as possible.
NOTE: Hook and loop type sanding discs can be reused
for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that
you keep the sanding disc backing pad clean to provide for
best adhesion. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly with
a small brush.
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER
1. Unplug the sander.
2. Release the paper clamp. Remove used sandpaper,
if any.
3. Insert the new sandpaper under the paper clamp.
4. Clamp the sandpaper in place.
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selecting the correct size, grit and type of sand paper is
an extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded fi nish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and
other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding.
Natural abrasives, such as fl int and garnet are too soft for
economical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material
and fi ner grit will produce the best fi nish in all sanding
operations. The condition of the surface to be sanded
will determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is
rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface
is uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove
scratches left by the coarser grit and fi ner grit used for
fi nishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with
each grit until surface is uniform.
Do not use sander without sandpaper, doing so will
damage the cushion.
Be careful not to let your hand completely cover the air
vents.
SANDING
See Figure 1.
LOOP)
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator
causing injury.
Hold your sander in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece. Start your sander by pressing the
switch button to "on" position and letting the motor build to
its maximum speed. Gradually lower your sander on the
work with a slight forward movement. Move it slowly using
forward and backward strokes.
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