Ryobi RS281VS- Manuals

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...

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...

8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Disc Diameter ................................................ 5 in.Motion ......................................................... Random OrbitOrbit Diameter ........................................................ 3/32 in. No Load Speed .....................

9 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discard t...

10 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 ATTACHING ADHESIVE SANDING DISCS See Figure 2.  Unplug the sander.  Peel the paper backing from the sanding disc.  Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad. NOTE: Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the...

11 Fig. 4 TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF See Figure 4. Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off.  To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left (|).  To turn the sander off: Slide the switch to the right (O). ADJUSTING THE SPEED See Figures 4 - 5. The variable speed feature allows th...

13 OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 9 - 10.  Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury.  Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTI...

14 MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at the service center:  5 in. Sanding Disc – Fine  5 in. Sanding Disc – Medium  5 in. Sanding Disc – Coarse WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessori...

983000-6277- 28 -06 (REV:02) RS281VS OPERATOR’S MANUAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER VARIABLE SPEEDDOUBLE INSULATEDRS281VS • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertin...

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...

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...

8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Disc Diameter................................................ 5 in.Motion ......................................................... Random OrbitOrbit Diameter ........................................................ 3/32 in. No Load Speed ......................

9 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 discard t...

10 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 ATTACHING ADHESIVE SANDING DISCS See Figure 2. n Unplug the sander. n Peel the paper backing from the sanding disc. n Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad. NOTE: Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the...

11 Fig. 4 TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF See Figure 4. Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off. n To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left (|). n To turn the sander off: Slide the switch to the right (O). ADJUSTING THE SPEED See Figures 4 - 5. The variable speed feature allows th...

13 OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 9 - 10. n Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury. n Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTI...

14 MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at the service center: n 5 in. Sanding Disc – Fine n 5 in. Sanding Disc – Medium n 5 in. Sanding Disc – Coarse WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments oraccessorie...

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 983000-627 11-04 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your neare...