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Ryobi RS240 manual

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  • Page 1

    OPERA T OR'S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander Model RS240 DOUBLE INSULA TED THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RANDOM ORBIT SANDER. Your new Random Orbit Sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free per[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Product Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1 ■ Table Of Contents .............................................................................................................. .2 ■ Rules For Safe Operation ..........................[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. 2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refr[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A or SJOW-A. 23. NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING. Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious in[...]

  • Page 5

    Page 5 KNOW YOUR SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. W ARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate your sander until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. SWITCH This tool is equipped with a simple[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 UNP ACKING ■ Carefully remove the sander, and accessories from box. Make sure all items listed in the Packing List are included. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated sander. ■ Examine all parts and accessories to make sure that no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 OPERA TION REMOVING SANDING DISC BEFORE STORAGE Do not store your sander with the sanding disc installed. Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing pad and sanding disc. Removing the sanding disc soon after you have finished a sanding operation avoids letting the adhe[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust collection system of your sander to a vacuum. TO ATTACH: See Figure 5. ■ Unplug your sander. W ARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ Remove dust bag from sa[...]

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    Page 9 PREPARING FOR OPERATION CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. SANDING See Figures 6 and 7. Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under your sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury. Place sander on workpiece so that all of sanding disc surface is in con[...]

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    Page 10 MAINTENANCE Fig. 8 Fig. 9 DUST BAG DUST BAG FRAME W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figures 8 and 9. As previously mentioned, for more efficient operation, empty dust bag when no more than half full. This wil[...]

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    Page 11 NOTES[...]

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    972000-388 7-00 Printed in U.S.A. OPERA T OR'S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander Model RS240 Double Insulated • 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 sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer[...]