Ridgid R2600 - Manual

6 SPECIFICATIONS 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 do...

7 UNPACKING Instructions When unpacking the random orbit sander: ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list areincluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage ordamage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the ...

8 FEATURES Before using the random orbit sander, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements.However, do not let familiarity with the tool make youcareless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using the random orbitsander. Careless actions, for even a fraction of asecond, can ...

10 WARNING: The sander should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could cause se-rious injury. Sanding Disc Selection Selec...

11 Replacing the Pressure Sensitive Adhesive(PSA) Sanding Pad and Disc Attachment See Figure 3. The sander comes assembled with the Micro-Fiber™ hookand loop pad. To attach the pressure sensitive adhesive(PSA) pad, you must first remove the hook and loop pad.Inspect sanding disc before installing. D...

12 ASSEMBLY WARNING: The sander should never be connected to a powersupply when you are assembling parts, making ad-justments, cleaning, performing maintenance, orwhen the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the toolwill prevent accidental starting that could cause se-rious injury. Attaching the Dust ...

13 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses withside shields when operating this tool. Failure to doso could result in dust, shavings, or loose particlesbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury. Turning the Sander On/Off See Figure 6. Follow these steps...

14 Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work.Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidlywears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed.Excessive pressure will overload the motor causingpossible damage from moto...

15 ADJUSTMENTS Variable Speed Switch See Figure 10. The variable speed feature allows your sander to operateat speeds that can be adjusted by rotating the dial on thevariable speed switch from A to F. The dial is convenientlylocated on the motor housing, allowing operator control ofdisc speed. To in...

16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replace-ment parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The random orbit sander should never be connectedto a power supply when you are assembling parts,making adjustments, cleaning, performing ...

19 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc.by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communicationsshould be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you...

20 ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL Random Orbit SanderR2600Variable Speed Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information whenyou call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, p...