RIDGID EB44241 manual Assembly, Mounting Rubber Feet To Base, Parts Storage

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Assembly

NOTE: The sander is preassembled except for the attachment of the rubber feet.

Mounting Rubber Feet To Base

Place the sander directly on the table sur- face.

1.From the parts bag locate the four rub- ber feet.

2.Place the sander on its side so the bot- tom of the base is facing toward the front.

3.Locate the four holes in each corner of

the base and place one of the rubber

 

feet in each of these holes.

Rubber Feet

 

4.Position sander in the upright position and apply pressure in the downward position to ensure the feet are inserted securely.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from tool movement, the supporting surface where sander is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure no movement during use can result. If any tipping or walking is noticed, secure to workbench or supporting surface before oper- ating sander.

Parts Storage

On board storage has been provided for all washers, spacers, drums, sleeves and hex “L” wrenches. All front loaded parts can be protected from incidental dislodg- ing by lowering the table all the way down until it rests against the base and tighten- ing the knob.

Storage for the sanding belt assembly and table insert is provided in the pocket on the rear of the base.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Sander Avoid dangerous environment To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shockDress for Safety Inspect your sander. Check forDon’t overreach. Maintain balance Keep face and body to one sidePrecautions To Take When Sanding Metals Precautions To Take When Sanding PaintMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Assembly Mounting Rubber Feet To BaseParts Storage Rubber FeetRemoving the Sanding Belt Assembly Installing the Sanding Belt AssemblySpindle Sanding Belt Knob Assembly Backstop Splines Slots Fan Wear Plate Motor Shaft Roll PinInstalling Sanding Sleeves Larger than 1/2 Diameter Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts Upper Spindle Washers Knob O.D Washer Sanding Sleeve 15/16 I.D Spacer RingSanding Sleeve Spacer Ring Insert Upper Spindle Washer Opening Inside Diameter Outside DiameterBolting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander To Workbench Fastening with boltsFastening with screws Alignment Squaring Front TableTools Needed Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and Tracking Table Adjustment Screws Getting to Know Your Spindle SanderTracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension Lever Left and Right SideOn-Off Switch Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears When Sander is Running Sanding of lead based paint is not rec Basic Sanding Operation Sandpaper SelectionSurface Sanding on the Sanding Belt End Sanding on the Sanding BeltSanding Curved Edges Drive DrumDust Collection Capability Feed DirectionMaintenance Ridgid Recommends the Following AccessoriesWiring Diagram LubricationTroubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause RemedyWood burns while sand Repair Parts Always order by Part Number-Not by Key Number Description KeyKey Description Page RIDGID,INC Catalog No. EB4424 Model No. EB44241 Serial No