Operation - RIDGID R2610 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating this tool. Failure
to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose
particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
Turning On/Off the Sander
See Figure 8.
Follow these steps to turn on/off the sander.
■ Turn on the sander : Press the trigger switch.
■ Turn off the sander : Release the trigger switch.
Locking On the Sander
See Figure 8.
The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch in
the On position. Locking the trigger switch on allows you to
operate the sander for extended periods of time.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
sander is accidentally disconnected from the power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately. Also, do not
lock the trigger switch if you might need to suddenly stop
the sander.
WARNING:
Before connecting the sander to a power supply,
make sure it is not in the locked-on position.
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting
of the tool resulting in serious injury.
Follow these steps to lock on the sander.
1. Depress the trigger switch.
2. Push in the lock-on button.
3. Release the trigger switch.
4. Release the lock-on button.
Note: To release the lock, depress the trigger
switch.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
12
TRIGGER SWITCH
Fig. 8