Ryobi RS280- Manuals

Page 6 VARIABLE SPEED See figure 1. Your sander has a variable speed control selector designedto allow operator control and adjustment of speed. Thespeed of your sander can be increased or decreased byrotating the variable speed control selector in the direction ofthe arrows shown in figure 1. Note:...

Page 7 OPERATION 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 material. WARNING: Your sander should never be connected to po...

Page 9 REMOVING DUST BOX See Figure 4. ■ Unplug your sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidentalstarting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ To release dust box, depress tabs located on each side ofdust box. ■ Slide dust box down and lift from sander as shown by...

Page 10 PREPARING FOR OPERATION CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. For ease of operation, your sander has both a front handleand rear handle. See Figure 6. This provides for two-hand operation, which is necessary in order to maintain propercontrol of your sander and keep b...

Page 11 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause productdamage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are susceptible to damage from various types ofcommercial solvents and may be damaged ...

Page 12 RYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280 WARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed ...

Page 13 * Standard Hardware Item — May Be Purchased Locally RYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding yourSANDER or when ordering repair parts. 1 969533-002 Dust Box ........

972000-702 Printed in U.S.A. OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderModel RS280 Double Insulated • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts orservice, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure toprovide all pertinent facts when ...

Page 6 VARIABLE SPEED See figure 1. Your sander has a variable speed control selector designedto allow operator control and adjustment of speed. Thespeed of your sander can be increased or decreased byrotating the variable speed control selector in the direction ofthe arrows shown in figure 1. Note:...

Page 7 OPERATION 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 material. WARNING: Your sander should never be connected to po...

Page 9 REMOVING DUST BOX See Figure 4. ■ Unplug your sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidentalstarting causing possible serious personal injury. ■ To release dust box, depress tabs located on each side ofdust box. ■ Slide dust box down and lift from sander as shown by...

Page 10 PREPARING FOR OPERATION CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. For ease of operation, your sander has both a front handleand rear handle. See Figure 6. This provides for two-hand operation, which is necessary in order to maintain propercontrol of your sander and keep b...

Page 11 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause productdamage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are susceptible to damage from various types ofcommercial solvents and may be damaged ...

Page 12 RYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280 WARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system possibly causing electrical shock or electrocution. Any repairs requiring disassembly of your tool requires safety testing and should only be performed ...

Page 13 * Standard Hardware Item — May Be Purchased Locally RYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding yourSANDER or when ordering repair parts. 1 969533-002 Dust Box ........

972000-702 Printed in U.S.A. OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderModel RS280 Double Insulated • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts orservice, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure toprovide all pertinent facts when ...