Feed Direction - RIDGID EB4424 Owner's Manual

Feed Direction

When sanding, the sanding sleeve rotates clockwise.
Therefore, you should feed the workpiece against the
sanding sleeve from left to right as shown. When fed from
left to right, the rotation of the sanding sleeve sands
against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the
rotation forces of the spinning sanding sleeve will tend to
throw or bounce the workpiece away from the sanding
sleeve. This could cause loss of control of workpiece or
injury.
Dust Collection Capability
A standard 2-1/2" dust exhaust port has been provided to
make dustless sanding possible. It is on the rear of your
sander as shown. The pickup adapter end of a vacuum
hose fits inside the dust exhaust port with a wedge fit.
Even with a dust collection system, it is necessary to
periodically clean sanding dust from the recess in the
table. Sawdust buildup in the table recess may prevent
the belt or spindle from making a complete oscillation,
which may cause premature wear.
Transporting Sander
When using your sander in a portable application, it is
acceptable to lift and carry sander by the table top by the
carry handles. Be careful when transporting to reduce
the risk of dislodging accessories, spacer ring inserts,
wrench, and upper spindle washers from their respective
storage areas.
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