RIDGID EB44241 - Manual (Page 22)

WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace-
ment 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. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can dam-
age, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in
serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com-
mutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended using
this tool for extended work on these types of materials. How-
ever, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
DUST COLLECTION CAPABILITY
See Figure 27.
A standard -1/ in. dust exhaust port has been provided
to make dustless sanding possible. It is on the rear of the
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 pe-
riodically 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 the sander in a portable application, it is accept-
able to lift and carry sander by the worktable or by the carry
handles. Be careful when transporting to reduce the risk of
dislodging accessories, throat plate inserts, wrench, and up-
per spindle washers from their respective storage areas.
dust
exhaust
Port
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PiCkuP adaPter
Fig. 7