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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T CORNER CA T™ FINISH SANDER P400 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our Corner Cat™ Finish Sander has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance[...]
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2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................[...]
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2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Ke ep you r w or k a re a c le a n an d w el l l it . Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not operat[...]
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4 5 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may con- tact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care- fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as we[...]
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4 5 n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a n d s h a p e a s t h o s e o f plug on charger[...]
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6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TIO[...]
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6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words [...]
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8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 V olt DC Orbits Per Minute ......................................................................................................[...]
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8 9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR CORNER CA T™ FINISH SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ON (I) / OFF (O) SWITCH The ON (I) / OFF (O) slide switch is located on the front of the tool. ORBIT AL SANDING ACTION The oscillating action of your sander produces a very quic[...]
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10 11 OPERA TION NOTE: Batteries will not r each full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by rechar ging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BA TTERY P ACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on char ger will come on. NOTE: If the char ger does not charge the ba[...]
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10 11 Fig. 3 OPERA TION CHARGING A HOT BA TTERY P ACK When using the tool continuously , the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. Y ou should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to rechar ge. When the battery pack becomes dischar ged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on instead o[...]
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12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 4 Fig. 5 SANDING SHEET WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. SANDING SHEET AND P AD SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Alu[...]
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12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 6 WORKPIECE OPERA TING THE SANDER See Figure 6 - 7. n Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towar ds the operator , causing injury . WARNING: Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Y our hair could be drawn into the sander causing serio[...]
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14 15 CHANGING SANDING SHEETS AND P ADS See Figure 8. The sander is packed with sanding sheets and scrubbing pads designed for a variety of uses. T o change sheets and pads, simply pull the used sheet off the base and attach the desired sheet by pressing the sheet or pad onto the base of the sander . ROT A TING THE SANDING SHEETS See Figure 9. The [...]
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14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: T o avoid serious[...]
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16 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com 983000-622 6-05 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center . Be sur[...]