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RIDGID EB4424 Owner's Manual

Oscillating edge belt/spindle sander
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ..............22 1/2" Diameter ............10 Lubrication ..............22 Installing Sanding Sleeves for the 1/2" Diameter RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories ..22 Sanding Drum ............11 Wiring Diagram ............22 Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts And Upper Troubleshooting ............23 Spindle Washers .............

  • Page 3: When Installing Or Moving The Sander

    Read the following WARNING labels found on the sander: When Installing Or Moving The Sander • Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding. Doing so could cause electrocution, serious injury or Avoid dangerous environment. Use the sander in a worse.

  • Page 4: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears

    Safety Instructions for Oscillating Belt Edge/Spindle Sander (continued) Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for Safety outlet. • Any power sander can throw foreign objects into the Inspect your workpiece. Make sure there are no nails eyes.

  • Page 5: Before Leaving The Sander

    Don’t force tool. It will perform better and safer at its Before freeing any jammed material: designed rate. Press workpiece against the sanding • Turn switch “OFF”. sleeve hard enough to begin sanding without bogging • Unplug the sander. down or binding spindle or belt. •...

  • Page 6: 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information

    Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) 110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the properly grounded check with a qualified electrician or outlet you are planning to use. Your local electrical code service personnel.

  • Page 7: Wire Sizes

    E Sanding Belt (Installed) are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem- 4" x 24" ..............1 ble the sander. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at F Insert............... 1 info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts are damaged G Owners Manual ............1 or missing.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Assembly NOTE: The sander is preassembled except for the attachment of the rubber feet. Mounting Rubber Feet To Base Place the sander directly on the table surface. 1. From the parts bag locate the four rubber feet. 2. Place the sander on its side so the bottom of the base is facing toward the front.

  • Page 9: Removing The Sanding Belt Assembly

    Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- Sanding Belt dental start, make sure tool is unplugged before Assembly removing the sanding belt assembly. 1. Loosen the backstop knob and pivot the backstop out of the way.

  • Page 10: Installing Sanding Sleeves Larger Than 1/2" Diameter

    Assembly (continued) Installing Sanding Sleeves Larger than 1/2" Diameter WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental starting, always turn switch “OFF” and Straightedge remove switch key before removing or replacing the spacer ring inserts, sleeves and drums. 1.

  • Page 11: Installing Sanding Sleeves For The 1/2" Diameter Sanding Drum

    Installing Sanding Sleeves for the 1/2" Diameter Sanding Drum WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental starting, always turn switch “OFF”, unplug the sander and remove switch key before removing or replacing the spacer ring inserts, sleeves and drums.

  • Page 12: Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander To Workbench

    Assembly (continued) Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander To Workbench If sander is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench, with either bolts or drywall screws. Fastening with screws "...

  • Page 13: Alignment

    Alignment Squaring Front Table WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental start, make sure tool is unplugged before Combination Square aligning. Combination Square Must be True Tools Needed Straight Edge of Board 1. Use a combination square to check the angle of the Draw Light Line on 3/4"...

  • Page 14: Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot

    Alignment (continued) Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot The sanding belt is installed at the factory; however, Socket Recess Screws check and make sure the belt is parallel to the miter gauge groove: 1. Use a combination square to check the distance from Edges Must the miter gauge groove to the belt assembly as shown.

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Spindle Sander

    Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander Tracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension Lever Backstop Sanding Belt Table Adjustment Screws (Left and Right Side) Front Table Lock Knob Front Table Detent Table Insert Sanding Drum(s)/ Sleeves(s) Spacer Rings Slots for “Saw Horse” On-Off Switch Mounting Backstop Knob...

  • Page 16: On-Off Switch

    Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander (continued) On-Off Switch The On-Off switch has a locking feature. This Feature Is Intended To Help Prevent Unauthorized And Possible Hazardous Use By Children And Others. 1. To turn sander “ON” insert key into switch. NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic, located in loose parts bag.

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions For Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander

    Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander Before Using The Sander • Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch. (See page 16) WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that • Review and understanding of all safety instructions could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug and operating procedures in this manual.

  • Page 18: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears

    Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander (continued) Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Dress for Safety Inspect your workpiece make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be sanded. •...

  • Page 19: Before Leaving The Sander

    Before Leaving The Sander Make workshop child-proof. Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and others not qualified Turn switch off. Don’t leave tool until the unit comes to a to use the tool. Disconnect master switches. Lock the complete stop.

  • Page 20: Surface Sanding On The Sanding Belt

    Basic Sanding Operation (continued) Surface Sanding on the Sanding Belt WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces, adjust the backstop to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking clearance between the belt and backstop, press the belt flat against the metal beneath it.

  • Page 21: Feed Direction

    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.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    All bearings in tool are self-lubricating. They require no must be reassembled exactly to factory specifica- further lubrication. tions. RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories WARNING: Use only accessories recommended for Do not use any accessory unless you have received and this sander. Using other accessories may be dan- read complete instructions for its use.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF”, and remove plug from power source outlet before trou- bleshooting your sander. TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Excessive noise 1. Motor gearbox not operating cor- 1. Consult Authorized Service Center, any attempt to NOTE: The sander will rectly.

  • Page 24: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander Model EB44240 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 2, 47, 48 3, 49, 50, 51 5, 52, 53, 54 Ground Lead...
  • Page 25 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander Model EB44240 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 Always order by Part Number—Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 826358 Knob Spindle 822356 Nut Hex Flange Lock 8-32...
  • Page 26 Repair Parts Parts List For RIDGID Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander Model EB44240 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Always order by Part Number—Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 825539 Knob 10-32 x 1-1/4...

  • Page 27: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 28 NO OTHER WARRANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, APPLIES. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of RIDGID Power Tools, Emerson Electric Co. Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at our option, at no charge to you and returned to you via prepaid transportation.

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