Ryobi CFS1503K - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING:
Keep your head away from the sander and sanding area.
Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury.
 Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece.
WARNING:
Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the
operator, causing injury.
 Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under
the sander.
CAUTION:
Keep the cord away from the sanding pad and position
the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or
other objects during sanding.
OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figures 5 - 6.
OPERATION
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
sanDing in circuLar motions
sanDing in corners
CAUTION:
To avoid motor damage resulting from overheating, do
not cover the air vents with your hand.
 Start the sander and let the motor build to its maximum
speed.
 Gradually lower sander onto the workpiece so that all of
the sanding disc surface is in contact with workpiece.
 Move the sander slowly across the workpiece using small,
circular motions.
Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure to do the work. Applying additional pressure only
slows the motor, rapidly wears the sanding sheet, and greatly
reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the
motor causing possible damage from overheating and can
result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften
from the frictional heat. Do not sand on one spot too long
as the sander’s rapid action may remove too much material,
making the surface uneven.
Extended periods of sanding may overheat the motor. If this
occurs, turn the sander off and wait until the sanding sheet
comes to a complete stop. Remove sander from workpiece.
Remove your hand from vent area. Turn sander on and run
it free without a load to cool the motor.
For detail sanding such as corners and crevices, use the tip
of the sanding sheet with small, back and forth motions.