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- Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 1
OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in. x 18 in. BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Your belt sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 2
General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9 Operation...10-14 Adjustments...15 Maintenance...16-17 Warranty...19 Parts Ordering / Service...20 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Instructions Work Area SAFETY Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust Keep work not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 4
instruction manual. When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 5
-insulated construction Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 6
parts. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID® customer service - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 7
for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 8
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt Size 3 in. x 18 in. Sanding Surface 17.5 sq. in. No Load Speed 400 - 950 ft./min. Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.5 Amps Net Weight 5.8 lbs. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL LOCK-ON BUTTON TRACKING SCREW DUST BAG REAR HANDLE SWITCH TRIGGER lighted plug - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 9
please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance. PACKING LIST Variable Speed Belt Sander Dust Collection Bag Sanding Belt Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 10
glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your health. SELECTING SANDING BELTS Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt BELT SANDER SPEED Refer to the chart below for belt sander speed selections. MATERIAL SPEED BELT - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 11
operation which aids in maintaining control, keeping sander level with workpiece, and keeping hands clear of sanding belt. When carrying or operating the sander with the speed limiting dial and the sander is stopped and then activated again, the sander will gradually ramp up to the previous speed - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 12
belt. NOTE: This sander is equipped with automatic tracking, which in most instances will cause the sanding belt to remain centered. If the sanding belt does not stay in the center area, manual adjustment of the belt tracking may be necessary. To manually adjust, see Manually Adjusting Sanding Belt - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 13
the lock-on button. Note: To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger. OPERATING THE SANDER See Figure 8. Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. sanding belt will return to its normal and correct position on the drive roller and front roller - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 14
. Do not connect sander to power supply before installing dust bag. To install/remove dust bag: n Unplug the sander. n Place the opening of dust bag over dust exhaust of the sander. DUST BAG Opening emptying the DUST BAg See Figure 10. For more efficient operation, empty dust bag when no more than - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 15
result in serious injury. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating sander. They could get caught in moving parts and foreign objects could get thrown from sander causing injury. n When edge sanding is completed, return the belt to the default centered position by turn the tracking screw - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 16
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 12. note: This belt sander is equipped with externally accessible brushes. Unplug the sander. WARNING: Always wear - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 17
13 . Unplug the sander. Remove dust bag. Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on page 12 to remove sanding belt. NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process of installing a new timing belt. Remove belt cover screw and belt cover. Force old timing belt from one of - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 18
NOTES 18 - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 19
-539-1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID® website at www.ridgid.com. When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty, at our option - Ridgid R2740 | Owners Manual - Page 20
OPERAToR'S MANUAL 3 in. x 18 in. BELT SANDER Variable Speed Double Insulated R2740 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized
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Your belt sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3 in. x 18 in. BELT SANDER
VARIABLE SPEED
DOUBLE INSULATED
R2740