RIDGID EB44241 manual Avoid dangerous environment

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Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander (continued)

Read the following WARNING labels found on the sander:

When Installing Or Moving The Sander

Avoid dangerous environment.

Use the sander in a dry, indoor place protected from rain. Keep work area well lighted.

To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the sander near flammable liquids, vapors or gasses.

To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shock:

•Ground the sander. This sander has an approved 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding type plug. Use only 3-wire, grounded outlets rated 120 volts, 15 amperes (amps). The green conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. To reduce the risk of electrocution, Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.

•Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plug- ging or unplugging the sander.

•Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding. Doing so could

cause electrocution, serious injury or worse.

To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected sander movement:

•Always unplug the sander before moving it.

•Put the sander on a firm level sur- face where there is plenty of room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.

•Attach rubber feet.

•Support the sander so it does not rock.

•Bolt the sander to its work surface. Use the fasteners and method shown in “Assembly.” (See page 16.)

•Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool tips. Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach it.

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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 Wire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension 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 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 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