RIDGID R2740 manual Timing Belt Replacement, Sander shown with dust bag Sanding belt removed

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MAINTENANCE

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

See Figure 13 .

Unplug the sander.

Remove dust bag.

Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on page 12 to remove sanding belt.

NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process of installing a new timing belt.

Install new timing belt over large pulley and one of the small pulleys first.

Press the belt onto the other small pulley, turning the large pulley as you press the belt on.

Reinstall belt cover and screw.

Tighten screw securely.

reinstall the sanding belt.

Remove belt cover screw and belt cover.

Force old timing belt from one of the small pulleys with a screwdriver and remove it while turning the large pulley. If it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove.

SMALL

PULLEY

warning:

Never attempt to operate the belt sander without the belt cover in place.

TIMING

BELT

BELT

COVER

LARGE

SCREW

PULLEY

 

Sander shown with dust bag and

 

sanding belt removed

Fig. 13

 

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Contents OPERAToR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionLighted plug FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Operation Setting the Belt Sander SpeedApplications Selecting Sanding BeltsSoft sTaRt feature Proper Hand PlacementSwitch Turning ON/OFF the SanderLift Belt tension release lever To remove sanding belt Arrow To INSTALL/CHANGE Sanding BeltOperating the Sander Locking on the SanderTo lock-on the sander Excessive pressure will result in the followingEmptying the Dust BAg To install/remove dust bagOpening To empty the dust bagTo manually adjust belt position Manually adjusting Sanding Belt TrackingTurn Tracking screw to Adjust Sanding Belt PlatenBrush Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationSander shown with dust bag Sanding belt removed Timing Belt ReplacementPage DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredModel No R2740 Serial No Customer Service Information