RIDGID R2720 Variable Speed, Proper Hand Placement, Turning ON/OFF the Sander, Soft Start Feature

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OPERATION

VARIABLE SPEED

See Figure 2.

The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slowest) to F (fastest), designed to allow operator control of belt speed. To increase belt speed, turn the variable speed control dial to a higher setting. Turn to a lower setting to decrease belt speed. Refer to the chart on page 10 for proper speed selections.

PROPER HAND PLACEMENT

See Figure 3.

For ease of operation the sander has an adjustable front handle and a stationary rear handle. These handles allow two-handed operation which aids in maintaining control, keeping sander level with workpiece, and keeping hands clear of sanding belt. When operating the sander always hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear handle with the right hand as shown.

WARNING:

Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding belt, front pulley, and drive roller assembly. Failure to do so will result in the sanding of the hands or fingers possibly causing serious injury.

WARNING:

VARIABLE SPEED

CONTROL DIAL

(A TO F)

Fig. 2

Do not let your fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander. If the sanding belt were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted, your fingers could come in contact with the moving sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.

TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER

See Figure 4.

nTo turn on the sander: Depress the switch trigger.

nTo turn off the sander: Release the switch trigger.

SOFT START FEATURE

Soft start is a feature whereby the motor gradually ramps up to the selected top speed. For example, when a speed is selected with the speed limiting dial and the sander is stopped and then activated again, the sander will gradually ramp up to the previous speed setting once the switch trig- ger is pressed again.

REAR

HANDLE

KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY

FROM THESE AREAS AT ALL TIMES

ADJUSTABLE

FRONT

HANDLE

Fig. 3

SWITCH

 

TRIGGER

Fig. 4

 

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Contents Double Insulated OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsPersonal Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Safety Electrical SafetyService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Connection Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GElectrical Double Insulation HEX KEY Storage Tracking Knob Dust Collection BAG Features Product Specifications Adjustable Front Handle Drive RollerAssembly Selecting Sanding Belts Setting the Belt Sander SpeedOperation ApplicationsTurning ON/OFF the Sander Proper Hand PlacementSoft Start Feature Variable SpeedFront Handle HEX Bolt To INSTALL/CHANGE Sanding BeltTo Adjust Front Handle Belt Tension Release LeverTo lock-on the sander LOCK-ON Button Switch TriggerLocking on the Sander Operating the SanderTo Adjust Sanding Belt Tracking To empty dust bag To install/remove dust bagDust BAG Turn to Secure Dust BAG GrooveBrush Assembly Brush CAP MaintenanceBrush Replacement General MaintenanceSee Figures 13 Timing Belt ReplacementPage HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R2720 Serial No Customer Service Information
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