RIDGID EB44241 manual Alignment, Squaring Front Table, Tools Needed

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Supporting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander to Sawhorses

The sander has provisions for being sup- ported by sawhorses. The sawhorse can be built with the crosspiece either vertical or horizontal. Make sure the sawhorses are secure.

Alignment

Squaring Front Table

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure tool is unplugged before aligning.

Tools Needed

1.Use a combination square to check the angle of the front table with the sanding belt. (NOTE: Combination square is not supplied.)

2.If the front table is not 90° to the sand- ing belt:

a.Use the hex wrench provided and “back out” both #10 set screws located on each side of the table.

b.Loosen the front table lock knob and adjust the front table 90° to the sand- ing belt.

c.Tighten the front table lock knob.

d.Adjust both set screws to contact the front table.

3.Adjust detent if necessary

a.Loosen the two pan head screws that secure the detent.

b.Adjust detent so that it engages the notches in the bracket table lock.

c.Tighten the two pan head screws.

Combination Square

Combination Square Must be True

Draw Light Line on

Board Along This Edge

Straight Edge of Board

3/4" Thick, This Edge Must

Be Perfectly Straight

Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square

is Flipped Over in Dotted Position

Combination	Sanding
Square	Belt

Front

Table

Bracket

Table Lock

	Table	#10		Set
	Lock Knob	#10		Set
		Screw
	Detent
	Detent	Pan Head
		Pan Head
		Screws

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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 Extension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Motor Safety ProtectionWire Sizes 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 Pin Installing 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 screws Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander To WorkbenchFastening with bolts Tools Needed AlignmentSquaring Front Table 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