MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended
using this tool for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
ACCESSORIES
Look for these accessories where you purchased this product:
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Sanding Pad and Disc Attachment ......................................................... 300527003
WARNING:
Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed above. 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.
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 10 AFTER
This product has a 90-day satisfaction guarantee policy, as well as a
three-year limited warranty. For warranty and policy details,
please go to powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
POWER SUPPLY CORD REPLACEMENT
If replacement of the power supply cord is necessary, this
must be done by an authorized service center in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 10, page 11.
Unplug the sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
Remove screws (4) from top cover of sander.
Remove top cover.
Remove clamp screws (2).
Remove brush tube clamps (2).
Disconnect red and black lead terminals from brush
tubes.
Remove brush assemblies (2).
Check for wear. Replace both brush assemblies when
either has less than 1/4 in. length of carbon remaining.
Do not replace one side without replacing the other.
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that
brush moves freely in brush tube.
Reassemble by reversing the steps listed above.
Tighten all screws securely. Do not over tighten.
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