Ryobi RS240 specifications Removing Sanding Disc Before Storage, Dustless Sanding, See Figures 3

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OPERATION

REMOVING SANDING DISC BEFORE STORAGE

Do not store your sander with the sanding disc installed. Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing pad and sanding disc.

Removing the sanding disc soon after you have finished a sanding operation avoids letting the adhesive set up. If the sanding disc is left on the backing pad for an extended period of time after use, the adhesive will set up and cause the sanding disc to become difficult to remove.

It may also tear when removing. When this situation occurs, it becomes difficult to clean the backing pad for the next sanding disc.

NOTE: If you forget to remove the sanding disc after a sanding operation, sand for a few minutes to soften the adhesive backing before attempting to remove sanding disc.

TO ATTACH CONVERSION PAD AND VELCRO TYPE SANDING DISC

The conversion pad provided with your sander has a pressure sensitive adhesive backing material. It is applied by the same method as pressure sensitive adhesive paper.

Unplug your sander.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

Carefully peel paper backing from the conversion pad and align with holes in backing pad. Firmly press sticky side of conversion pad against backing pad. Your sander is now ready to use velcro type sanding discs.

Align holes in velcro type sanding disc with holes in conversion pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding disc against pad as tight as possible.

NOTE: Velcro type sanding discs can be reused for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that you keep the sanding disc backing and the conversion pad clean to provide the best attachment. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly with a small brush.

DUSTLESS SANDING

See Figures 3 and 4.

The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for your sander. It can be installed by slipping it over the blower exhaust with a twisting motion. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc to collect in the dust bag during sanding operation.

NOTE: 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:

To prevent the possibility of sanding dust or foreign objects being thrown into your face or eyes, never attempt to use your sander without the dust bag properly installed. Sanding dust or foreign objects being thrown into your face could result in possible serious personal injury.

SANDER

BLOWER EXHAUST

DUST BAG

Fig. 3

BLOWER EXHAUST

Fig. 4

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Contents Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Random Orbit Sander Operators ManualRules for Safe Operation Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions Keep Hands Away from Sanding Area When Servicing USE only Identical Ryobi Replacement PartsFeatures To Attach Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Sanding Disc UnpackingOperation Packing ListSee Figures 3 Removing Sanding Disc Before StorageTo Attach Conversion PAD and Velcro Type Sanding Disc Dustless SandingVacuum Hose Attaching Sander to VacuumExtension Cords To AttachSanding Preparing for OperationSee Figures 6 Lubrication MaintenanceCleaning Dust BAG Assembly GeneralPage Double Insulated