Ryobi S652DGK User Manual - Page 8
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OPERATION ATTACHING HOOK-AND-LOOP SANDING DISCS See Figure 1, page 10. 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 backing 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 2, page 10. 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 personal 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. TO ATTACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figure 3, page 10. Unplug the sander. Slide the dust bag onto the dust exhaust on the sander using a slight twisting motion. TO EMPTY THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figures 3 - 4, page 10. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before placing the sander in storage. WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust bag frequently while sanding. Never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers. Unplug the sander. Remove the dust bag assembly from the sander. Shake out the dust. For a more thorough cleaning of the dust bag, remove dust bag from the frame and shake out dust. Replace the dust bag assembly on the sander. ATTACHING THE SANDER TO A VACUUM See Figure 5, page 11. When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust collection system of the sander to a vacuum. Unplug the sander. Remove the dust bag assembly from the sander. Attach the vacuum hose to the dust exhaust on the sander. NOTE: The vacuum hose fits inside the dust exhaust. The figure illustrates a standard 1-1/4 in. vacuum connection. Connect the sander and vacuum to a power supply. OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 6 - 7, page 11. Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury. Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. Start the sander and move it slowly over the workpiece. Make successive passes in parallel lines, circles, or crosswise movements. NOTE: The front edge of the sander allows for flush sanding. Turn the sander off and wait until the sanding disc comes to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece. 8 - English