Ryobi CFS1503GK Operation Manual - Page 6

FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Pad Length 5-1/2 in. Orbit Diameter 1/16 in. No Load Speed 12,500 OPM Input 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 1.2 Amp ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products 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. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below when using the appropriate sanding sheet or pad:  Sanding on wood surfaces  Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces  Polishing and scrubbing porcelain and metal SANDING SHEET SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding sheet is an important step in achieving a high quality 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. 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. ATTACHING HOOK-AND-LOOP SANDING SHEETS See Figure 1, page 10.  Unplug the sander.  Align holes in hook-and-loop type sanding sheet with holes in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of the sanding sheet against pad as tightly as possible. NOTE: Hook-and-loop type sanding sheets can be reused for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that you keep the sanding sheet backing clean to provide for best adhesion. Clean the sheet and hook-and-loop pad by brushing lightly with a light brush. 6 - English