RIDGID R2740 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

Class II Tool

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

 

and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this

 

 

product.

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

No Hands Symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

 

serious personal injury.

 

 

 

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any

 

hot surface.

 

 

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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