Your sander has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Disc Diameter ... 6 in. Orbit Diameter ...1/8 in. or 1/4 in. No Load Speed ...4,000-10,000/min DUAL RANDOM ORBIT SELECTOR VARIABLE SPEED DIAL FRONT HANDLE BACKING PAD Input ...120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 4 Amps Net Weight ...
These overlapping sanding movements provide fast cutting action with excellent sanding results. DUST BAG The dust bag attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum. ERGONOMIC DESIGN Your random orbit sander is designed for comfort and ease of operation in different positions and at different angles.
Removing rust from steel surfaces ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. Unplug the sander. Place handle in the desired position. Tighten the handle by inserting the hex key into the handle hole, engaging the hex screw inside, and turning clockwise.
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1/4 in. orbit setting increases the removal rate. With the sander held in normal operating position, the dual random orbit selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for a 1/4 in. orbit diameter. The dual random orbit selector should be positioned to the right of the switch trigger for a 1/8 in.
ATTACHING THE DUST BAG See Figure 6. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during sanding. To attach the dust bag: ...
Keep your head away from the sander and the sand ing area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander, causing serious injury. Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTION: To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do not cov er the air vents with your hand.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
R2611 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.
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