Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas in...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 5 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-forming an operation where the cutting tool may con-tact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-fully. Learn it...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
4 5 n An extension cord should not be used unlessabsolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Ifextension cord must be used, make sure: a . T h a t p i n s o n p l u g o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d a r e t h e s a m e n u m b e r , s i z e a...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
6 7 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...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 7 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 ...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 9 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DCOrbits Per Minute ............................................................
Page 9 - ORBITAL SANDING ACTION; ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
8 9 FEATURES KNOW YOUR CORNER CAT™ FINISH SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ON (I) / OFF (O) SWITCH The ON (I) / OFF (O) slide switch is located on the front of the tool. ORBITAL SANDING ACTION The oscillati...
Page 10 - OPERATION; CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK; APPLICATIONS
10 11 OPERATION NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on charger will come on. ...
Page 11 - CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK; INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK; REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
10 11 Fig. 3 OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot, this wi...
Page 12 - SANDING SHEET AND PAD SELECTION
12 13 OPERATION Fig. 4 Fig. 5 SANDING SHEET WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There-fore, switch should always be locked when not in use orcarrying at your side. SANDING SHEET AND PAD SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step ...
Page 13 - OPERATING THE SANDER
12 13 OPERATION Fig. 6 WORKPIECE OPERATING THE SANDER See Figure 6 - 7. n Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the operator, causing injury. WARNING: Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Your hair ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS
14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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, ...
Page 16 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
16 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 983000-622 6-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nea...