Ryobi DS1108 Trillingual (DS1108) - Page 9

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations. The condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform. CAUTION: To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do not cover the air vents with your hand. APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  Sanding on wood surfaces  Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces  Polishing and buffing  Scraping paint or glue from window panes INSTALLING SANDPAPER See Figure 2, Page 11. The felt pad on the sander accepts pressure sensitive ­adhesive backed sandpaper. Precut triangle-shaped sandpaper in ­assorted grits is available at retail stores.  Unplug the sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.  If installing sandpaper for the first time, proceed as follows. If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper by peeling it off felt pad, then proceed as follows.  Carefully peel paper backing from new sandpaper.  Position sandpaper into place, then carefully press sticky side of sandpaper on felt pad. SANDING See Figures 3 - 4, Page 11. When applicable, clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury. Hold sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually lower on the work with a slight forward movement. Move the sander slowly over workpiece using forward and backward or side to side strokes. Upon completion of sanding operation, always remove sander from workpiece before turning it off. D o not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure, so let the sandpaper and sander do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sandpaper, and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as sander's rapid action may remove too much material, making the surface uneven. WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a power supply source, always check to be sure switch is not in ON ( l ) position. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of the sander resulting in possible serious injury. SANDPAPER SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an ­extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding. WARNING: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating sander. They could get caught in moving parts causing serious injury. Keep head away from sander and sanding area. Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury. 9 - English