RIDGID R2600 manual Operation, Turning the Sander On/Off, Operating the Sander

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

Turning the Sander On/Off

See Figure 6.

Follow these steps to turn the sander ON/OFF.

Turn on the sander: Push the ON/OFF switch to the left.

Turn off the sander: Push the ON/OFF switch to the right.

Operating the Sander

See Figure 7.

Follow these steps to operate the sander.

1.Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander.

WARNING:

Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the operator causing injury.

WARNING:

Keep your head away from the sander and the sand- ing area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing serious injury.

2.Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with the workpiece.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.

3.Turn on the sander and move it slowly over the workpiece.

4.Make successive passes in parallel lines, circles, or crosswise movements.

5.Turn off the sander and wait until the sanding disc comes to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece.

TO TURN OFF

TO TURN ON

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsElectrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesAdditional Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsElectrical SpecificationsDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionApplications UnpackingInstructions Packing ListFeatures Features Sanding Disc Selection AssemblyAttaching Hook and Loop Sanding Discs Remove PSA Sanding Disc Before Storage Attaching the Sander to a Vacuum Attaching the Dust BagTurning the Sander On/Off OperationOperating the Sander Emptying the Dust Bag Variable Speed Switch AdjustmentsBrush Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Bearing LubricationPage Page DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyCustomer Service Information