Ryobi RS2418- Manuals

Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol- low all instructions listed below, may result in electricshock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas i...

Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Additional Rules For Safe Operation; SERVICE

Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contacthidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. Additional Rules For Safe Operation ...

Page 5 - SYMBOLS

Page 5 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (c...

Page 6 - ELECTRICAL; DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; IMPORTANT; EXTENSION CORDS

Page 6 ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wiregrounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolatedfrom the internal metal motor components with protectinginsulation. Double insulated tools d...

Page 7 - FEATURES

Page 7 KNOW YOUR SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements. SWITCH This tool is equipped with a simple on/off switch control. (Toturn your sander ON , depress the switch button as shown in Figure 1. Depress the ...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; SANDING DISC SELECTION; REMOVING SANDING DISC BEFORE STORAGE

Page 8 ASSEMBLY The backing pad on your sander provides the capability touse sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive back-ing material. You also receive a conversion pad which al-lows use of sanding discs with velcro type backing mate-rial. SANDING DISC SELECTION Selecting the correct size gr...

Page 9 - DUSTLESS SANDING

Page 9 ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH CONVERSION PAD AND VELCROTYPE SANDING DISC The conversion pad provided with your sander has apressure sensitive adhesive backing material. It is appliedby the same method as pressure sensitive adhesive paper. Unplug your sander. Carefully peel paper backing from the convers...

Page 10 - ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM

Page 10 ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easilyattach the dust collection system of your sander to a vacuum. TO ATTACH: See Figure 5. Unplug your sander. Remove dust bag from sander. Attach vacuum hose to blower exhaust as shown inFigure 5. NOTE: Vacuum...

Page 11 - APPLICATIONS; TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF; SANDING; OPERATION

Page 11 CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, Becareful not to let your hand cover the air vents. APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) Sanding on wood surfaces. Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces. TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF To turn the sander ON , depress ...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY; GENERAL

Page 12 MAINTENANCE Fig. 8 Fig. 9 DUST BAG DUST BAG FRAME WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard orcause product damage. CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figures 8 and 9. As previously mentioned, for more efficient operation, empty...

Page 13 - ACCESSORIES

Page 13 The following recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed: 4601500 15 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600040 40 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600060 60 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600080 80 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600100 100 Grit Sanding D...

Page 14 - Double Insulated; • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER; Ryobi Technologies Inc.

972000-994 10-03 OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderRS2418 Double Insulated • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide allpertinent facts when you call or visit...