RIDGID EB44242 Operator's Manual page 15

ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING SANDING SLEEVES LARGER
THAN 1/2 IN. DIAMETER
See Figures 13 - 14.
 Remove the fan and clean sawdust from inside table
recess.
 Slide the fan onto the motor shaft (vanes face down)
aligning slot with roll pin. The fan is used with all drums
and sleeves.
 Install the table insert by sliding it over the fan.
 Use a straight edge as shown to make sure the table
insert is flush with the table.
 If necessary, adjust the set screws in the table insert with
the 3/32 in. hex key provided.
 Slide the sanding sleeve-rubber drum onto the spindle.
NOTE: If the drum is difficult to slide over the spindle,
apply talcum powder to the spindle.
 Position throat plate insert in the table recess. (See rec-
ommended throat plate insert selection area from table
on page 16). Use the smallest throat plate insert that will
fit over the drum.
 Place desired sanding sleeve on correct drum.
NOTE: If the sanding sleeve is difficult to slide over the
drum, apply talcum powder to the outside surface of the
rubber drum.
 Install the correct upper spindle washer and tighten the
knob. Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Knob turns counterclockwise to tighten.
 Plug power cord in the power source and install the
switch key.
STRAIGHT EDGE
SET SCREWS
3/32 in. HEX KEY
KNOB
SANDING
SLEEVE
SANDING
DRUM
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TABLE INSERT
Fig. 13
WASHER
THROAT PLATE
Fig. 14