RIDGID R2500 - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
CAUTION :
Be careful not to let your hand completely cover
air vents.
SANDING
See Figure 5.
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from
moving under the sander.
WARNING :
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the
operator causing injury.
Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear
of the workpiece. Start the sander by pressing the switch
button to
“ON” position and letting the motor build to its
maximum speed. Gradually lower the sander on the work
with a slight forward movement. Move it slowly using forward
and backward strokes.
DO NOT FORCE. The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure, so let the sandpaper and sander do the work.
Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly
wears sandpaper and greatly reduces sander speed.
Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible
damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior
work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the
frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long
as the sander's rapid action may remove too much material,
making the surface uneven.
WARNING :
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when
operating sander. They could get caught in moving
parts causing serious injury. Keep head away from
sander and sanding area. Hair could be drawn into
sander causing serious injury.
ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 6.
Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing
old finishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to
required dimensions, or for finishing surfaces to be painted.
As shown in figure 6, the sandpaper moves in tiny circles at
a very high speed, allowing the sander to move easily.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6