RIDGID EB44241 Operator's Manual page 16

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/ 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 3/3 in. hex "L" wrench
provided.
Sanding Throat plate Insert
Sleeve Opening Inside
Diameter Diameter (I.D.)
1/ in.
15/16 in.
3/4 in.
1 in. 1-3/16 in.
1-1/ in. 1-11/16 in.
 in. -3/16 in.
 Position 15/16 in. I.D. throat plate into the table recess.
 Locate 1/ 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