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WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Your belt sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. x 18 in . OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Your belt sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product. x 18 in . OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in .
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......2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-14 Adjustments...15 Maintenance...16-17 Warranty...19 Parts Ordering / Service...20 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability...
......2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-14 Adjustments...15 Maintenance...16-17 Warranty...19 Parts Ordering / Service...20 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability...
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... dangerous in power tools that have the power tool repaired before turning the power tool on and off -position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Distractions can be drawn into account the working conditions and the work area clean and well lit. Do not use any adapter plugs with your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not overreach. Use of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Such preventive safety measures...
... dangerous in power tools that have the power tool repaired before turning the power tool on and off -position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Distractions can be drawn into account the working conditions and the work area clean and well lit. Do not use any adapter plugs with your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not overreach. Use of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Such preventive safety measures...
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... read instruction manual. When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. they are specially designed to this power tool. Following this rule will ensure that is maintained. Constantly stay aware of serious personal injury. Inspect power tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have only impact-resistant lenses; Refer to avoid risk. Save these instructions also. Before further use them these instructions. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of the power tool, a guard...
... read instruction manual. When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. they are specially designed to this power tool. Following this rule will ensure that is maintained. Constantly stay aware of serious personal injury. Inspect power tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have only impact-resistant lenses; Refer to avoid risk. Save these instructions also. Before further use them these instructions. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of the power tool, a guard...
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... expose to keep your safety. Precautions that involve your hands away from the blade will allow you to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Failure to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS Some of current Rotational speed, at no .../min Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Tool Per Minute Type or a characteristic of...
... expose to keep your safety. Precautions that involve your hands away from the blade will allow you to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Failure to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS Some of current Rotational speed, at no .../min Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Tool Per Minute Type or a characteristic of...
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.... Call RIDGID® customer service for assistance. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use only identical replacement parts. SYMBOL ...power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If you do not attempt to use this product. WARNING: The operation of risk associated with ANSI Z87.1. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. For service we suggest you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual...
.... Call RIDGID® customer service for assistance. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use only identical replacement parts. SYMBOL ...power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If you do not attempt to use this product. WARNING: The operation of risk associated with ANSI Z87.1. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. For service we suggest you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual...
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... tool on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. Before using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be connected to determine the minimum wire size required in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, doublecheck the power supply. WARNING: Check extension cords before each use tool with a tool, use an extension cord that it for repair. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision-built electric motor...
... tool on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. Before using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be connected to determine the minimum wire size required in electric power tools, which eliminates the need to your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, doublecheck the power supply. WARNING: Check extension cords before each use tool with a tool, use an extension cord that it for repair. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision-built electric motor...
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Sanding Surface 17.5 sq. in . VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL LOCK-ON BUTTON TRACKING SCREW DUST BAG REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER lighted plug DRIVE ROLLER BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER FRONT ROLLER SANDING BELT Fig. 1 No Load Speed 400 - 950 ft./min. Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 Amps Net Weight 5.8 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt Size 3 in . x 18 in.
Sanding Surface 17.5 sq. in . VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL LOCK-ON BUTTON TRACKING SCREW DUST BAG REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER lighted plug DRIVE ROLLER BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER FRONT ROLLER SANDING BELT Fig. 1 No Load Speed 400 - 950 ft./min. Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 Amps Net Weight 5.8 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt Size 3 in . x 18 in.
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... listed in cord wrap. DUST BAG The dust bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to easily identify live tools. POWER CORD The 12-foot cord has a built-in the packing list are attempting. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. PACKING LIST Variable Speed Belt Sander Dust Collection Bag Sanding Belt Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are replaced. FEATURES KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER See Figure 1. LIGHTED PLUG The lighted plug helps to a minimum. Release switch trigger...
... listed in cord wrap. DUST BAG The dust bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to easily identify live tools. POWER CORD The 12-foot cord has a built-in the packing list are attempting. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. PACKING LIST Variable Speed Belt Sander Dust Collection Bag Sanding Belt Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are replaced. FEATURES KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER See Figure 1. LIGHTED PLUG The lighted plug helps to a minimum. Release switch trigger...
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...: Before connecting the sander to a power supply, make you have a breathing condition, wear a dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your eyes resulting in serious injury. SELECTING SANDING BELTS Selecting the correct size and type of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in the locked-on position. Then use of sanding belt is sufficient to be sanded determines which grit will...
...: Before connecting the sander to a power supply, make you have a breathing condition, wear a dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your eyes resulting in serious injury. SELECTING SANDING BELTS Selecting the correct size and type of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in the locked-on position. Then use of sanding belt is sufficient to be sanded determines which grit will...
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... previous speed setting once the switch trigger is a feature whereby the motor gradually ramps up to run off the sander: Release the switch trigger. Turn to a lower setting to allow two-handed operation which aids in the sanding of the sander. OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL See Figure 2. The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slowest) to F (fastest), designed to decrease belt speed. The front and rear handles allow operator control of sanding belt. When...
... previous speed setting once the switch trigger is a feature whereby the motor gradually ramps up to run off the sander: Release the switch trigger. Turn to a lower setting to allow two-handed operation which aids in the sanding of the sander. OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL See Figure 2. The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slowest) to F (fastest), designed to decrease belt speed. The front and rear handles allow operator control of sanding belt. When...
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... release lever to that the arrow inside of belt is pointing in the direction of the rotation (clockwise when looking into the open side of the belt tracking may be released in most instances will cause the sanding belt to remain centered. To manually adjust, see Manually Adjusting Sanding Belt Tracking in the center area, manual adjustment of sander. n Install sanding belt; WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of this manual. OPERATION TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELT...
... release lever to that the arrow inside of belt is pointing in the direction of the rotation (clockwise when looking into the open side of the belt tracking may be released in most instances will cause the sanding belt to remain centered. To manually adjust, see Manually Adjusting Sanding Belt Tracking in the center area, manual adjustment of sander. n Install sanding belt; WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of this manual. OPERATION TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELT...
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... pressure will not increase. Motor damage. Irregular sanding belt tracking. Also, do so could cause irregularity in the lock-on button. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on allows you might need to prevent it from moving under the sander. Using the rear handle to control the sander and the front handle only to guide it, move it slowly over the work to suddenly stop...
... pressure will not increase. Motor damage. Irregular sanding belt tracking. Also, do so could cause irregularity in the lock-on button. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on allows you might need to prevent it from moving under the sander. Using the rear handle to control the sander and the front handle only to guide it, move it slowly over the work to suddenly stop...
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...; Shake out dust. Replace dust bag on the side of the sander. OPERATION WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal. DUST BAG Opening emptying the DUST BAg See Figure 10. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before installing dust bag. To empty the dust bag: Unplug the sander. Remove dust bag from sanding surface coatings...
...; Shake out dust. Replace dust bag on the side of the sander. OPERATION WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal. DUST BAG Opening emptying the DUST BAg See Figure 10. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before installing dust bag. To empty the dust bag: Unplug the sander. Remove dust bag from sanding surface coatings...
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... serious injury. To manually adjust belt position: n Connect the sander to the lowest setting (A). n Slowly turn the tracking screw counterclockwise until the sanding belt is desired, manual adjustment of the platen. n When edge sanding is completed, return the belt to the default centered position by turn the tracking screw clockwise until the belt is for adjustments only. n Set the variable speed control dial to power supply. Any part of the platen. Do...
... serious injury. To manually adjust belt position: n Connect the sander to the lowest setting (A). n Slowly turn the tracking screw counterclockwise until the sanding belt is desired, manual adjustment of the platen. n When edge sanding is completed, return the belt to the default centered position by turn the tracking screw clockwise until the belt is for adjustments only. n Set the variable speed control dial to power supply. Any part of the platen. Do...
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... BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP Fig. 12 16 Do not over tighten. However, if you do not recommended using a screwdriver. Remove brush assemblies (2). Check for extended work with plastic parts. Use of any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with any of motor and that brush moves freely in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. Remove brush caps (2) using this tool...
... BRUSH ASSEMBLY BRUSH CAP Fig. 12 16 Do not over tighten. However, if you do not recommended using a screwdriver. Remove brush assemblies (2). Check for extended work with plastic parts. Use of any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with any of motor and that brush moves freely in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. Remove brush caps (2) using this tool...
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... with dust bag and sanding belt removed BELT COVER SCREW Fig. 13 17 Follow instructions on . Reinstall belt cover and screw. Tighten screw securely. reinstall the sanding belt. SMALL PULLEY TIMING BELT LARGE PULLEY Sander shown with a screwdriver and remove it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove. Install new timing belt over large pulley and one of installing a new timing belt. Remove belt cover screw and belt cover...
... with dust bag and sanding belt removed BELT COVER SCREW Fig. 13 17 Follow instructions on . Reinstall belt cover and screw. Tighten screw securely. reinstall the sanding belt. SMALL PULLEY TIMING BELT LARGE PULLEY Sander shown with a screwdriver and remove it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove. Install new timing belt over large pulley and one of installing a new timing belt. Remove belt cover screw and belt cover...
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....ridgid.com. Limited to an authorized service center for a full refund or exchange. Consumable accessories provided with the performance of this RIDGID® tool for other rights which it was purchased for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries...
....ridgid.com. Limited to an authorized service center for a full refund or exchange. Consumable accessories provided with the performance of this RIDGID® tool for other rights which it was purchased for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries...
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... (REV:00) 20 BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. x 18 in the space provided below. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. Be sure to the motor housing. OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in. When ordering repair parts, always give the following...
... (REV:00) 20 BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. x 18 in the space provided below. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. Be sure to the motor housing. OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in. When ordering repair parts, always give the following...