MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
The tool should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or replacing sanding disc, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your sander can pre- vent accidental starting that could cause serious per- sonal injury.
CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY
See Figures 8 and 9.
As previously mentioned, for more efficient operation, empty dust bag when no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag better.
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self ignite in your sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire always empty your dust bag frequently while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on fiberglass it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
DUST BAG
Fig. 8
DUST BAG | FRAME |
TO EMPTY DUST BAG:
Unplug your sander.
Remove dust bag from sander and shake out dust. See Figure 8.
For a more thorough cleaning of the dust bag, remove dust bag from frame, as shown in figure 9, and shake out dust.
Replace dust bag over frame then install dust bag on sander.
GENERAL
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, carbon dust, etc.
Fig. 9
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.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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