RIDGID EB44243 Operator's Manual page 16

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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING SANDING SLEEVES FOR THE
1/2 IN. DIAMETER SANDING DRUM
See Figure 15.
 Remove the fan and clean sawdust from inside table
recess.
 Slide the fan onto the motor shaft (vanes face down) align-
ing slot with roll pin. The fan is used with all sanding
operations.
 Install 1/2 in. I.D. washer over motor shaft.
 Install the throat plate.
 Use a straight edge as shown to make sure the table
insert is flush with the table. If necessary, adjust the set
screws in the table insert with the 3/32 in. hex "L" wrench
provided.
Sanding
Throat plate Insert
Sleeve
Opening Inside
Diameter
Diameter (I.D.)
1/2 in.
15/16 in.
3/4 in.
1 in.
1-3/16 in.
1-1/2 in.
1-11/16 in.
2 in.
2-3/16 in.
 Position 15/16 in. I.D. throat plate into the table recess.
 Locate 1/2 in. sanding sleeve and slide it on the spindle.
(Rubber drum is not used.)
 Install the upper spindle washer and tighten the knob.
Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Knob turns counterclockwise to tighten.
 Plug power cord into the power source and install the
yellow switch key.
SELECTION OF THROAT PLATE INSERTS AND
UPPER SPINDLE WASHERS
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
Using the wrong throat plate throat plate may per-
mit small pieces of wood or finger tips to become
wedged between the abrasive surface and the
insert.
NOTE: Use the smallest throat plate that will fit over the
drum.
NOTE: Use the largest upper spindle washer that will not
protrude past sanding sleeve.
Upper Spindle
Washer Outside
Diameter (O.D.)
5/8 in.
7/8 in.
1-3/4 in.
16
KNOB
1/2 in.
SANDING
SLEEVE
1/2 in. I.D.
WASHER
7/8 in. O.D.
1-3/4 in. O.D.
WASHER
WASHER
5/8 in. O.D.
WASHER
15/16 in. I.D.
THROAT PLATE
Fig. 15
5/8 in. O.D.
1/2 in. I.D.
WASHER
WASHER
15/16 in. I.D.
THROAT PLATE
1-3/16 in. I.D.
THROAT PLATE
1-11/16 in. I.D.
THROAT PLATE
2-3/16 in. I.D.
THROAT PLATE
Fig. 16

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