Ryobi EMS180RG Owner's Operating Manual page 10

Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite
in your sander dust collection box or elsewhere and
cause fi re. To reduce the risk of fi re always empty your
dust collection box frequently (10-15 minutes) while
sanding and never store or leave a sander without
totally emptying its dust collection box. Also follow the
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.
1. Unplug the sander.
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
2. Remove the dust collection box from the sander.
3. Shake out the dust.
4. Reattach the dust collection box to the sander.
NOTE: For a more thorough cleaning of the dust collection
box, remove dust collection box from frame and shake out
dust. Replace dust collection box over frame then install
dust collection box assembly on sander.
CHANGING THE BASE PADS (1/3 SHEET AND TRIAN-
GULAR PAD)
See Figure 8.
1. For safety, ensure your sander is unplugged.
2. Remove the sanding sheet from the base. Undo the
allen screws on the base, using the hex key provided.
3. Once all 3 screws have been removed, remove the
base.
4. When fi tting the new base, place the base up to the
sander and insert the fi rst screw (do not tighten).
5. Insert the remaining 2 screws, then tighten all 3 screws.
Tighten up the allen screws opposite to each other.
NOTE: Do not over tighten.
Place the desired sanding paper on to the base and
continue to work.
Remove the sanding sheet when not in use to prevent
warping.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
Inspect sandpaper before installing. Do not use if broken
or defective.
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INSTALLING ADHESIVE (HOOK AND LOOP) SANDPA-
PER - FOR ALL BASE PADS
See Figure 9 and 10.
1. Unplug the sander.
2. Align holes in hook and loop type sanding disc with
holes in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding
disc against 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.
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER - 1/3
SHEET PAD ONLY
See Figure 11.
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.
PAPER PUNCH
See Figure 12.
A paper punch template has been supplied with your
sander for aligning and punching holes in sandpaper. The
punched holes must align with the holes in the sander
cushion.
1. Install sandpaper on your sander.
2. Align sander cushion over the paper punch.
3. Push down on the sander.
ORBITAL MOTION
Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing
old fi nishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to
required dimensions or for fi nishing surfaces to be painted.
The sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed,
allowing the sander to move easily.
USING THE FINGER PAD
See Figure 13.
1. Open the fi nger pad cover.
2. Lower the fi nger pad and lock it in place.
3. Close the fi nger pad cover.
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