Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) ...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-f...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands S...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, c...
Page 7 - DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
7 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need ...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 LIGHTED PLUG FEATURES 1-1/4" 2-1/2" PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Disc Diameter ................................................ 6 in.Orbit Diameter ........................................... 1/8 in. or 1/4 in.No Load Speed ......................................4,000-10,000/min Input ......
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY
9 KNOW YOUR RANDOM ORBIT SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE For ease of operation, the front handle can be adjusted using the supplied hex key. BACKING PAD The hook and loop backing pa...
Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; SANDING DISC SELECTION
10 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects...
Page 11 - SELECTING THE ORBIT DIAMETER
11 OPERATION ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP SANDING DISC See Figure 3. To attach hook and loop sanding disc: Unplug the sander. Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the hook and loop backing pad. Press the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible. NOTE: To provide f...
Page 12 - ATTACHING THE DUST BAG; LOCKING ON THE SANDER
12 1-1/4" 2-1/2" OPERATION Fig. 6 DUST BAG ATTACHING THE DUST BAG See Figure 6. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during sanding.To attach the dust bag: Unplug the sand...
Page 13 - OPERATING THE SANDER
13 OPERATION WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust bag frequently while sanding and never store or leave a sander wi...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE
14 WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID 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 dus...
Page 15 - WARRANTY
15 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications...
Page 16 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
16 983000-8613-24-06 (REV:02) Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or vi...