RIDGID EB44241 manual Dust Collection Capability, Feed Direction

Basic Sanding Operation (continued)

Feed Direction

WARNING: To prevent thrown workpiece, feed workpiece against sanding sleeve from left to right as shown.

The sanding sleeve rotates clockwise. Feed the workpiece against the sanding sleeve from left to right as shown. When fed from left to right, the rotation of the sanding sleeve sands against the work- piece. If fed in the opposite direction, the rotation forces of the spinning sanding sleeve will tend to throw or bounce the workpiece away from the sanding sleeve. This could cause loss of control of work- piece or injury.

Dust Collection Capability

Astandard 2-1/2" dust exhaust port has been provided to make dustless sanding possible. It is on the rear of your sander as shown. The pickup adapter end of a vacuum hose fits inside the dust exhaust port with a wedge fit.

Even with a dust collection system, it is necessary to periodically clean sanding dust from the recess in the table. Sawdust buildup in the table recess may prevent the belt or spindle from making a com- plete oscillation, which may cause prema- ture wear.

Transporting Sander

When using your sander in a portable application, it is acceptable to lift and carry sander by the table top by the carry handles. Be careful when transporting to reduce the risk of dislodging accessories, spacer ring inserts, wrench, and upper spindle washers from their respective storage areas.

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