RIDGID R2600 - Manual (Page 10)

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
n
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
5 in. Random Orbit Sander
PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) Pad
80-Grit Sandpaper (2 sheets)
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
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Sanding wood or wood product surfaces.
n Sanding steel surfaces.
n Removing rust from steel surfaces.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
SANDING DISC SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding disc is
an extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other
synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural
abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for eco-
nomical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and
finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding op-
erations. The condition of the surface to be sanded will
determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is rough,
start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uni-
form. Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches
left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of
the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until
surface is uniform.