Helpful Tips - RIDGID R86065 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
MATERIAL
UNDRESSED
LUMBER
SOFTWOOD
CHIPBOARD
LUMBER
RUST REMOVAL
PAINTED SURFACE
NON-FERROUS
METAL
WARNING:
The sander is designed to be operated as shown
with both hands on the tool at all times for
maximum control. Never operate the tool overhead
or inverted from the proper operating position;
serious personal injury may result.
OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 12, page 11.
 Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the
sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the
operator, causing injury.
 Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maximum
speed before placing the sander on the work surface.
 Lower the sander to the work surface with a slight forward
motion.
 Move the sander slowly over the work surface, using the
rear handle to control the sander and the front handle to
guide the sander.
NOTE: Allowing the sander to remain in one place will
result in an uneven surface.
SPEED
A B C
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D E F 40
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WARNING:
Keep a firm grip on the sander with both hands
at all times. Failure to do so could result in loss of
control leading to possible serious injury.
The sander is designed to provide the proper weight on the
sanding belt. Excessive pressure will result in the following:
 Uneven work
 Clogged sanding belts
 Premature sanding belt wear
 Possible motor burnout
 Irregular sanding belt tracking

HELPFUL TIPS

 If the sanding belt slips or does not track while sand-
ing, you may be applying too much pressure. When this
occurs, remove the sander from the workpiece. If you
properly adjust the belt tracking, the sanding belt will
return to its normal and correct position on the drive
roller and front roller.
 Use a coarser sanding belt for heavy sanding, not heavy
pressure. The weight of the tool is sufficient to provide
adequate pressure at the correct location.
 The front roller of the sander is not designed for contour
sanding. Sanding on the front roller could cause irregular-
ity in the sanding belt tracking.
8 — English
BELT GRIT
60 80 100 150
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240
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