Maintenance

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts listed in this manual are intended to be re- paired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.

CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS

To ensure longer life and optimum performance, periodi- cally clean all sanding residue and foreign materials from the scrubbing and polishing pads. This can be done simply by rinsing the pad with warm water until all foreign material has been washed away. After cleaning, gently squeeze the pad to remove excess water and allow pad to dry. Always store pads and sanding sheets flat in a cool dry location.

CLEANING THE SANDING SHEETS

The sanding sheets that came with the sander are made to be re-used. Therefore, it is important that they be cleaned periodically to remove sanding residue and foreign material that can accumulate over time.

To clean sanding sheets, rub the sheets with a hard rubber block. You can also use the clean rubber sole of a shoe.

WARNING:

Always remove the scrubbing pad or sanding sheet from the sander before cleaning. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

nRemove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use.

For battery storage longer than 30 days:

nStore the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F.

nStore battery packs in a “discharged” condition.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium

batteries. Local, state or federal laws may

prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium bat-

teries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s termi- nals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not at- tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.