RIDGID EB44241 manual Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly, Installing the Sanding Belt Assembly

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Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure tool is unplugged before removing the sanding belt assembly.

1.Loosen the backstop knob and pivot the backstop out of the way. Tighten the backstop knob.

2.Remove the spindle knob and lift off the sanding belt assembly. NOTE: Knob turns clockwise to loosen.

3.Store assembly in pocket in rear of base.

Spindle

Sanding Belt

Knob

Assembly

Backstop

Knob

Installing the Sanding Belt Assembly

1.Remove the fan and clean sawdust from inside table recess.

2.Slide the fan onto the motor shaft (vanes face down) aligning slot with roll pin as shown. The fan is used in all sanding operations.

3.Slide bed assembly down motor shaft. Align drive drum splines with the slots in the fan. Place bed assembly into the wear plate opening as shown.

4.Tighten spindle knob. Do not over- tighten. NOTE: Knob turns counter- clockwise to tighten.

5.Install sanding belt (see “Removing/ Installing the Sanding Belt”, page 19).

6.Plug the power cord into the power source and install the key.

Splines

Slots

Fan

Wear

Plate

Fan

Slot

Motor

Shaft

Roll Pin

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Sander To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shock Avoid dangerous environmentInspect your sander. Check for Dress for SafetyKeep face and body to one side Don’t overreach. Maintain balancePrecautions To Take When Sanding Paint Precautions To Take When Sanding MetalsPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Wire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Mounting Rubber Feet To Base AssemblyParts Storage Rubber FeetInstalling the Sanding Belt Assembly Removing 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 Knob O.D Washer Sanding Sleeve 15/16 I.D Spacer Ring Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts Upper Spindle WashersSanding Sleeve Spacer Ring Insert Upper Spindle Washer Opening Inside Diameter Outside DiameterFastening with bolts Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander To WorkbenchFastening with screws Squaring Front Table AlignmentTools Needed Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and Tracking Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander Table Adjustment ScrewsTracking 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 Sandpaper Selection Basic Sanding OperationEnd Sanding on the Sanding Belt Surface Sanding on the Sanding BeltSanding Curved Edges Drive DrumFeed Direction Dust Collection CapabilityRidgid Recommends the Following Accessories MaintenanceWiring Diagram LubricationTrouble Probable Cause Remedy TroubleshootingWood burns while sand Repair Parts Key Always order by Part Number-Not by Key Number DescriptionKey Description Page Catalog No. EB4424 Model No. EB44241 Serial No RIDGID,INC