Ryobi RS290 Attaching hook-and-loop Sanding Discs, Turning the Sander ON/OFF, Dustless Sanding

OPERATION

ATTACHING hook-and-loop SANDING DISCS

See Figure 2.

NOTE: Use only 5 in. hook-and-loop sanding discs which can be found at local home centers and hardware stores.

Unplug the sander.

Align the holes in the hook-and-loop sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad.

NOTE: Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature to function properly.

Press the fuzzy side of the sanding disc against the back- ing pad as firmly as possible.

NOTE: You can reuse hook-and-loop type sanding discs for the life of the sanding abrasive. We recommend that you clean the backing pad occasionally by brushing it lightly with a small brush for best adhesion.

TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF

See Figure 3.

To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left ( l ).

To turn the sander off: Slide the switch to the right ( O ).

DUSTLESS SANDING

WARNING:

Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal. Using the dust bag when sanding metal creates a fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to serious per- sonal injury.

The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for the sander. 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.

hook-and-loop

SANDING DISC

BACKING PAD

Fig. 2

TO	TO
TURN off	TURN on

Fig. 3

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