Before Leaving The Sander; Precautions To Take When Sanding Metals; Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint; Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements - RIDGID EB4424 Owner's Manual

Don't force tool. It will perform better and safer at its
designed rate. Press workpiece against the sanding
sleeve hard enough to begin sanding without bogging
down or binding spindle or belt.

Before Leaving The Sander

Turn switch off. Don't leave tool until the unit comes to a
complete stop.
Make workshop child-proof. Remove the yellow switch

Precautions To Take When Sanding Metals

When sanding metals, sparks or hot fragments could
cause a fire. To reduce the risk of this:
1. Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.
2. Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the unit

Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint

Sanding of lead based paint is not recommended. It is
difficult to control the contaminated dust that could cause
lead poisoning.
It is also difficult to identify whether or not a paint con-
tains lead. Therefore, we recommend the following pre-
cautions when sanding all paints:
1. Protect your lungs. Wear a dust mask or respirator at
all times. Wear only dust masks that are suitable for
working in lead paint sanding environments. Ordinary
painting masks do not offer this protection.
2. Do not allow children or pregnant women to enter the work
area until paint sanding job is complete and work area is
clean.
3. To prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles: Do
not eat, drink, or smoke in a work area where paint is

Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements

General Electrical Connections

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when ser-
vicing. Servicing should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor use only.

Power Supply and Motor Specifications

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper cir-
cuit protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for
operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool
to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a
15-amp branch circuit. To reduce the risk of shock
or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
Before freeing any jammed material:
• Turn switch "OFF".
• Unplug the sander.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
key. Store it away from children and others not qualified
to use the tool. Disconnect master switches. Lock the
shop.
before sanding metals.
3. Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the unit
before sanding wood again.
being sanded. After sanding paint, wash and clean up
before eating, drinking or smoking. Do not leave food,
drinks, or tobacco products in the work area where
dust can settle on them.
4. Protect the environment when sanding paint. Use a
dust collection system if possible. Seal the work area
with plastic if necessary. Do not track paint dust out-
side the work area.
5. Thoroughly clean the work area upon completion of
paint sanding project. If project lasts for an extended
period of time, clean work area often. Items such as
sanding dust, vacuum filter bags, plastic drop cloths, etc.
should be placed in a sealed container and disposed of
properly. Clean all items exposed to sanding dust.
WARNING Do not to touch the terminals of plug
when installing or removing the plug to or from the
outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
The A-C motor used on this tool is a relay start motor, hav-
ing the following specifications: It is wired at the factory for
operation on 110-120V AC, 60 Hz. operation.
Rated H.P
3/8
Voltage 110-120
Amperes 4.6
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise
5
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
RPM 1725