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OPERATOR'S MANUAL OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER EB44241 REMOVE Shown with Spindle Sander attached. REMOVE Shown with Edge Belt Sander attached. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must ... before using this product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. aaaa Your Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID's high standard for buying...
OPERATOR'S MANUAL OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER EB44241 REMOVE Shown with Spindle Sander attached. REMOVE Shown with Edge Belt Sander attached. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must ... before using this product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. aaaa Your Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID's high standard for buying...
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Always use common sense. Watch what you loan someone this type of your tool. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER before using your sander) to clean tool. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Do not operate tool when you do this tool, loan them to instruct others who may... or table at approximately hip height. never stand or have any part of personal injury. Make sure the spindle or sanding belt assembly is tight and not making contact with sander or workpiece before connecting to power supply. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to power supply. Never use ...
Always use common sense. Watch what you loan someone this type of your tool. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER before using your sander) to clean tool. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Do not operate tool when you do this tool, loan them to instruct others who may... or table at approximately hip height. never stand or have any part of personal injury. Make sure the spindle or sanding belt assembly is tight and not making contact with sander or workpiece before connecting to power supply. FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to power supply. Never use ...
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...that provides a stable surface when using either the disc sanding or the belt sanding feature. FEATURES KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER See Figure 2. Throat plate Fits around drum to apply belt tension. Table Insert/Sanding Belt Storage Holds table insert or sanding ... the table; turning knob clockwise causes sanding belt to release the sanding belt tension; Turn knob clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to spindle sanding (or belt sanding). Sanding Sleeve/Drum Removes material from wood. Oscillates (3/4 in . Table Insert Helps to your tool: ...
...that provides a stable surface when using either the disc sanding or the belt sanding feature. FEATURES KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER See Figure 2. Throat plate Fits around drum to apply belt tension. Table Insert/Sanding Belt Storage Holds table insert or sanding ... the table; turning knob clockwise causes sanding belt to release the sanding belt tension; Turn knob clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to spindle sanding (or belt sanding). Sanding Sleeve/Drum Removes material from wood. Oscillates (3/4 in . Table Insert Helps to your tool: ...
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... the base, and place it on a level work surface. O.D., 1/2 in . To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your tool: Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander (1) Throat Plates (4) Switch Key Hex Keys (2) Knob Rubber Feet (4) Throat plates SWITCH KEY Flat Washers (4),1-3/4 in. Failure to possible...
... the base, and place it on a level work surface. O.D., 1/2 in . To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your tool: Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander (1) Throat Plates (4) Switch Key Hex Keys (2) Knob Rubber Feet (4) Throat plates SWITCH KEY Flat Washers (4),1-3/4 in. Failure to possible...
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An alternative method of mounting is mounted to board, clamp to a mounting board. The sander has provisions for the sanding belt assembly is provided in . Storage for being supported by lowering the table all washers, spacers, drums, ...surface of the base. The board should be protected from incidental dislodging by sawhorses. Supporting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander to avoid tipping while in use. PARTS STORAGE See Figures 9 - 10. ASSEMBLY Clamping Sander To Workbench See Figure 7. The sawhorse can be sufficient size to Sawhorses See Figure 8. Make sure the...
An alternative method of mounting is mounted to board, clamp to a mounting board. The sander has provisions for the sanding belt assembly is provided in . Storage for being supported by lowering the table all washers, spacers, drums, ...surface of the base. The board should be protected from incidental dislodging by sawhorses. Supporting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander to avoid tipping while in use. PARTS STORAGE See Figures 9 - 10. ASSEMBLY Clamping Sander To Workbench See Figure 7. The sawhorse can be sufficient size to Sawhorses See Figure 8. Make sure the...
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...Failure to begin sanding without bogging down or binding spindle. This action will perform better and safer at its designed rate. This feature is not in a safe place. n Lift the switch button to stop immediately. Turn the sander off . It will prevent the tool from ... push switch DOWN hold switch in . Store it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates excessively, stop . Disconnect master switches. n To turn sander OFF ( O ). Make workshop childproof. On-Off Switch See Figure 17. switch key switch lIFT switch APPLICATIONS This product has been designed only...
...Failure to begin sanding without bogging down or binding spindle. This action will perform better and safer at its designed rate. This feature is not in a safe place. n Lift the switch button to stop immediately. Turn the sander off . It will prevent the tool from ... push switch DOWN hold switch in . Store it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates excessively, stop . Disconnect master switches. n To turn sander OFF ( O ). Make workshop childproof. On-Off Switch See Figure 17. switch key switch lIFT switch APPLICATIONS This product has been designed only...
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... to maintain proper tension. Sanding Curved Edges See Figure 20. Feed Direction See Figure 21. However, inside curves larger than 1-1/2 in the spindle mode. Use of the idler drum to right, the rotation of the belt tracking mechanism. end sanding REMOVE curved edge sanding REMOVE Fig. ...lightly sand on the drive drum when in the opposite direction, the rotation forces of workpiece or possible injury. If fed in the belt sander mode. When fed from the sanding sleeve. n Move the work evenly across the sanding belt. The sanding sleeve rotates clockwise. OPERATION End...
... to maintain proper tension. Sanding Curved Edges See Figure 20. Feed Direction See Figure 21. However, inside curves larger than 1-1/2 in the spindle mode. Use of the idler drum to right, the rotation of the belt tracking mechanism. end sanding REMOVE curved edge sanding REMOVE Fig. ...lightly sand on the drive drum when in the opposite direction, the rotation forces of workpiece or possible injury. If fed in the belt sander mode. When fed from the sanding sleeve. n Move the work evenly across the sanding belt. The sanding sleeve rotates clockwise. OPERATION End...
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...based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using the sander in this tool for the life of the sander as shown. Sawdust buildup in the table recess may prevent the belt or spindle from various types of these types of a vacuum hose fits inside the dust ... tool operation or when blowing dust. Be careful when transporting to periodically clean sanding dust from their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of dislodging accessories, throat plate inserts, wrench, and upper spindle washers from the recess in serious personal injury.
...based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using the sander in this tool for the life of the sander as shown. Sawdust buildup in the table recess may prevent the belt or spindle from various types of these types of a vacuum hose fits inside the dust ... tool operation or when blowing dust. Be careful when transporting to periodically clean sanding dust from their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of dislodging accessories, throat plate inserts, wrench, and upper spindle washers from the recess in serious personal injury.
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...Sanding drum is done by a qualified service technician. Tighten spindle knob. 1. Spindle doesn't go through full 3/4 in blown fuses or circuit breakers) 1. Damaged gearbox. 3. when it is compacted under lower 1. Do not use sander on workpiece. 1. Motor relay not operating. 2. Circuit ...Wood burns while sanding 1. Consult Authorized Service Center. Incorrect fuses or circuit breaker in power line. 1. Replace damaged parts before using sander. 2. Ease up to repair this relay may create a hazard unless repair is compacted with lights, appliances and other motor. 2. ...
...Sanding drum is done by a qualified service technician. Tighten spindle knob. 1. Spindle doesn't go through full 3/4 in blown fuses or circuit breakers) 1. Damaged gearbox. 3. when it is compacted under lower 1. Do not use sander on workpiece. 1. Motor relay not operating. 2. Circuit ...Wood burns while sanding 1. Consult Authorized Service Center. Incorrect fuses or circuit breaker in power line. 1. Replace damaged parts before using sander. 2. Ease up to repair this relay may create a hazard unless repair is compacted with lights, appliances and other motor. 2. ...
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... to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. EB44241 Serial No. 983000-482 1-30-08 (REV: 01) OPERATOR'S MANUAL OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER EB44241 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to the motor housing.
... to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. EB44241 Serial No. 983000-482 1-30-08 (REV: 01) OPERATOR'S MANUAL OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/ SPINDLE SANDER EB44241 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to the motor housing.