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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER DOUBLE INSULA TED RS290 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o reduce the ri[...]
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2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................[...]
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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. D[...]
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4 SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per son usi ng only ide ntic al rep lace men t part s. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. WARNING! T o r educe the risk of injury , user must read instruction manual. Wh en se rv ic in g a pow er to ol , use onl y id en ti cal rep la ce - me n[...]
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5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V V olts V oltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W W att Power min Minutes Ti[...]
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6 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 the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: T o avo id ser iou s per son al inj ury , do not atte m[...]
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7 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the curr ent the product will draw . An undersized cord will cause a dr op in line voltage, r esulting in overheating and loss of power . Use the chart to determine the minimum wire si[...]
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8 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Sanding Disc Diameter ................................................ 5 in. Motion ......................................................... Random Orbit Orbit Diameter ........................................................ 3/32 in. No Load Speed ..................................... 12,500/min (RPM) Input ...[...]
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9 UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have ca[...]
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10 Fig. 2 A T T A C H I N G H O O K - A N D - L O O P S A N D I N G DISCS See Figure 2. NOTE: Use only 5 in. hook-and-loop sanding discs which can be found at local home centers and hardwar e stores. Unplug the sander . Align the holes in the hook-and-loop sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad. NOTE: Line up the holes in the sandin[...]
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11 TO A TT ACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBL Y See Figure 4. Unplug the sander . Slide the dust bag onto the dust exhaust on the sander using a slight twisting motion. TO EMPTY THE DUST BAG ASSEMBL Y See Figures 4 - 5. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag[...]
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12 OPERA TING THE SANDER See Figures 7 - 8. Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander . WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury . Pla ce the sand er on the wor kpie ce so that all of the sand - ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cov[...]
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13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical 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. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using sol[...]
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987000-172 8-23-07 (REV :01) RS290 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER DOUBLE INSULA TED RS290 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579[...]