Operation - RIDGID EB44243 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes,
resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed only for the purposes listed
below:
 Oscillating and Rotary Motion – for fast, burn free finishes
on edges, faces, contours, inside and outside curves.
ON-OFF SWITCH
See Figure 17.
WARNING:
Always remove the switch key when the tool is not
in use and keep it in a safe place. In the event of a
power failure, turn the switch OFF ( O ) and remove
the key. This action will prevent the tool from ac-
cidentally starting when power returns.
The ON-OFF switch has a locking feature. This feature is
intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazard-
ous use by children and others.
 To turn sander ON ( I ) insert key into switch.
 Lift the switch button to turn on.
 To turn sander OFF ( O ). Push lever in.
 To lock switch in OFF ( O ) position, hold switch in with
one hand. Remove key with other hand.
CAUTION:
Before turning switch on, make sure the belt or
drum and sleeve are properly installed.
SWITCH
SWITCH
KEY
PUSH SWITCH DOWN
WHEN SANDER IS RUNNING
Before starting your work, watch the sander while it runs.
If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates excessively, stop
immediately. Turn the sander off. Unplug the sander. Do not
restart until identifying and correcting the problem.
Before using the sander, make sure the sanding belt turns
clockwise, when viewed from above.
Don't force tool. It will perform better and safer at its de-
signed rate. Press workpiece against the sanding sleeve or
belt hard enough to begin sanding without bogging down
or binding spindle.
BEFORE FREEING ANY JAMMED MATERIAL:
 Turn switch OFF ( O ).
 Unplug the sander.
 Wait for all moving parts to stop.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SANDER
 Turn switch off. Don't leave tool until the unit comes to a
complete stop.
Make workshop childproof. Remove the switch key. Store it
away from children and others not qualified to use the tool.
Disconnect master switches. Lock the shop.
17
TO TURN ON
LIFT SWITCH
TO TURN OFF
REMOVE SWITCH KEY
HOLD SWITCH IN
Fig. 17