RIDGID EB44241 Surface Sanding on the Sanding Belt, End Sanding on the Sanding Belt, Drive Drum

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Surface Sanding on the Sanding

Belt

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces, adjust the backstop to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking clearance between the sanding belt and backstop, press the sanding belt flat against the metal bed beneath it.

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt.

Keep the end butted against the backstop and move the work evenly across the sanding belt. Use caution when sanding very thin pieces.

For sanding long pieces the backstop can be rotated out of the way.

Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material.

End Sanding on the Sanding Belt

Move the work evenly across the sanding belt. For accuracy, use a miter gauge accessory (not included).

Sanding Curved Edges	Drive Drum

Inside curves are best sanded with the sander assembled in the spindle mode. However, inside curves larger than 1-1/2" may be sanded on the drive drum when in the belt sander mode.

Although it is possible to lightly sand on the idler drum end of the belt sanding assembly, it is not recommended. The idler drum is an integral part of the belt tracking mechanism. It is spring loaded to maintain proper tension. Use of the idler drum to sand curves may cause belt to track improperly.

Idler

Drum

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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 Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Rubber Feet AssemblyMounting Rubber Feet To Base Parts StorageSplines Slots Fan Wear Plate Motor Shaft Roll Pin Removing the Sanding Belt AssemblyInstalling the Sanding Belt Assembly Spindle Sanding Belt Knob Assembly BackstopInstalling Sanding Sleeves Larger than 1/2 Diameter Opening Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts Upper Spindle WashersKnob O.D Washer Sanding Sleeve 15/16 I.D Spacer Ring Sanding Sleeve Spacer Ring Insert Upper Spindle WasherBolting 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 Left and Right Side Table Adjustment ScrewsGetting to Know Your Spindle Sander Tracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension LeverOn-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 OperationDrive Drum Surface Sanding on the Sanding BeltEnd Sanding on the Sanding Belt Sanding Curved EdgesFeed Direction Dust Collection CapabilityLubrication MaintenanceRidgid Recommends the Following Accessories Wiring DiagramTrouble 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