Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; TOOL USE AND CARE
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left a...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of...
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 SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...
Page 7 - EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL; DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
7 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 current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart t...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Pad Length..............................................5-1/2 in.Cord Length ............................................................... 10 ft.Orbit Diameter ........................................................ 1/16 in. No Load Speed ............
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING; OPERATION; PACKING LIST
9 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not ...
Page 10 - TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF; OPERATING THE SANDER; ATTACHING THE DUST BAG
10 OPERATION ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP SANDING SHEETS See Figure 2. n Unplug the sander. n Align holes in hook and loop type sanding sheet with holes in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of the sanding sheet against pad as tightly as possible. Note: Hook and loop type sanding sheets can be reused f...
Page 11 - EMPTYING THE DUST BAG
11 OPERATION CAUTION: To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do not cover the air vents with your hand. n Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed. n �Gradually lower sander onto the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece. n Mov...
Page 12 - PAPER PUNCH; ROTATING THE SANDING SHEETS
12 OPERATION Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 C H A N G I N G T H E S A N D I N G S H E E T S A N D PADS See Figure 8. The sander is packed with sanding sheets and pads designed for a variety of uses. To change sheet or pad, simply pull the used sheet or pad off the base and attach the desired sheet or pad by ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS
13 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS To ensure longer life and optimum performance, periodically clean all residue and foreign materials from the scrubbing pads. This can be done simply by rinsing the pad with warm water until all foreign material has been washed away. After cleaning, gently s...
Page 14 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; COMPACT FINISH SANDER
14 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-663 01-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased the tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact the near...