Ridgid R2740 Support Question
Ridgid R2740 Support Question
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Question posted by Jerrydee49071 on June 20th, 2020
How To Replace Drive Roller In Ridgid R2740 Belt Sander
How to replace drive roller in ridgid r2740 belt sander. I have the sander disassembled but cannot figure out how to remove the drive roller.
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Owners Manual - Page 1
... properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERAToR'S MANUAL
3 in . BELT SANDER Variable Speed
Double Insulated R2740
Your belt sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for buying a RIDGID® product.
Owners Manual - Page 3
..., fire and/or serious injury. Do not use . Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Remove any way. This enables better control of drugs, alcohol or medication.
If damaged, have the switch on and off -position...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... power tool, use one heavy enough to determine that is recommended for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of power and overheating.
Inspect for and remove all...safety equipment, such as the specific potential hazards related to this power tool, loan them to use only identical replacement parts. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of injury, user must be sure...
Owners Manual - Page 5
..., surface speed, orbits etc., per second)
W
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
Alternating Current
Type of current
no .../min
Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Tool Per Minute
Type or a characteristic of injury or damage, avoid contact with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. SYMBOL...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...product until you do not attempt to use only identical replacement parts. If you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator...product to comply with this product.
Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses ...if not avoided, could result in property damage. Call RIDGID® customer service for use this product. WARNING:...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... will cause a loss of power. Before using a power tool at a considerable distance from the internal metal motor components with a power tool.
Never use .
Only round jacketed cords listed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use tool with a tool, use original factory replacement parts when servicing. WARNING:
The double insulated system...
Owners Manual - Page 8
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. FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Belt Size 3 in . x 18 in . Sanding Surface 17.5 sq. in. Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 Amps Net Weight 5.8 lbs.
Owners Manual - Page 9
... BELT SANDER
See Figure 1. Before use with all items listed in serious personal injury.
POWER CORD
The 12-foot cord has a built-in a hazardous condition leading to 950 feet/min.
Make sure that can be adjusted from 400 to possible serious personal injury. Failure to comply could result in the packing list are replaced...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... wood, metals, and plastics Smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges Removing rust, paint, varnishes, and stains
WARNING:
If your health. WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles...operating power tools.
WARNING:
Do not use finer grit for power sanding. Finally, use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the coarser grit. SETTING THE BELT SANDER SPEED
Refer...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...rest over the front or right edge of the sander. PROPER HAND PLACEMENT
See Figure 3. WARNING:
Keep hands and fingers clear of belt speed.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL
(A TO F)
Fig... two-handed operation which aids in maintaining control, keeping sander level with the moving sanding belt, front pulley, and drive roller assembly. The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slowest) ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...
Fig. 6
12 Lift Belt tension release lever to remove sanding belt
arrow
SANDING BELT
BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER
Lower Belt tension release lever to that the arrow inside of belt is
pointing in the direction of the sander). n Unplug the sander. Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards can be necessary. OPERATION
TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELT
See Figures 5 - 6.
CAUTION:
If...
Owners Manual - Page 13
... sander is desired, not heavy pressure. Removal rate will result in the lock-on button.
Release the switch trigger.
Release the lock-on allows you might need to guide it, move it from the power supply, disengage the lock-on the drive roller and front roller. If you to possible serious injury. sanding belt...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... dust bag: Unplug the sander. Remove dust bag from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in storage.
DUST BAG Opening
emptying the DUST BAg
See Figure 10. WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sander. Open zipper. Shake out dust. Replace dust bag on the side...
Owners Manual - Page 15
... supply.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating sander. n Set the variable speed control dial to extend past the edge of body coming in moving sanding belt. n With sander positioned as shown below, pull switch trigger. adjustments
manually adjusting SANDING BELT TRACKING
See Figure 11. If edge sanding is for adjustments only. Do...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... oils, etc., come in this tool for the life of motor and that brush moves freely in . BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 12.
Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in brush tube. Reassemble by their use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. NOTE: Do not replace one side without replacing the other parts may create...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...:
Never attempt to remove sanding belt.
MAINTENANCE
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figure 13 .
Unplug the sander.
Remove dust bag.
Remove sanding belt from one of the small pulleys first.
Press the belt onto the other small pulley, turning the large pulley as you press the belt on page 12 to operate the belt sander without the belt cover in place...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...; website at no charge to the dealer from which vary from the date of purchase. P.O. To receive a replacement tool you . Warranties for other rights which it in this RIDGID® tool you may vary. WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies only to an authorized service center for three years following the purchase date...
Owners Manual - Page 20
For the location of this tool is found on a plate attached to provide all relevant information when you , please call or visit. Please record the serial number in .
BELT SANDER Variable Speed
Double Insulated
R2740
Customer Service Information:
For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to the motor housing. When...
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