Ryobi RS290- Manual

Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETy RULES; POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

3 GENERAL SAFETy RULES  Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.  Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power...

Page 5 - SyMBOLS

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

Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid ...

Page 7 - ELECTRICAL; EXTENSION CORDS; DOUBLE INSULATION

7 ELECTRICAL 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 product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. U...

Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; KNOW yOUR SANDER; RANDOM ORBIT

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

Page 9 - ASSEMBLy; APPLICATIONS

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

Page 10 - TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF; OPERATION

10 Fig. ATTACHING HOOK-AND-LOOP SANDING DISCS See Figure 2. NOTE: Use only 5 in. hook-and-loop sanding discs which can be found at local home centers and hardware stores.  Unplug the sander.  Align the holes in the hook-and-loop sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad. NOTE: Line up the hol...

Page 11 - ATTACHING THE SANDER TO A VACUUM

11 TO ATTACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLy See Figure 4.  Unplug the sander.  Slide the dust bag onto the dust exhaust on the sander using a slight twisting motion. TO EMPTy THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLy See Figures 4 - 5. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This wi...

Page 12 - OPERATING THE SANDER

1 OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 7 - 8.  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. CAUTION...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE

13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical 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, also wear...

Page 14 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; RANDOM ORBIT SANDER; • SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER

987000-178-3-07 (REV:01) RS90 OPERATOR’S MANUAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER DOUBLE INSULATEDRS290 • 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 pertinent facts when you call...

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