RIDGID R2500 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
Fig. 8
DUST REMOVAL SANDING
The dust bag located on the rear of the sander provides a
dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn
up through the holes of the cushion and collects in the dust
bag during sanding operation. For more efficient operation,
empty dust bag frequently.
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface
coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil,
etc. can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or
elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of
fire always empty the dust bag frequently (10-15
minutes) while sanding and never store or leave
a sander without totally emptying its dust bag.
Also follow the recommendations of the coatings
manufacturers.
TO REMOVE DUST BAG FOR EMPTYING OR
CLEANING
See Figures 7 - 8.
n
Unplug the sander.
n Remove the dust bag from the sander.
n Shake out the dust.
n Reattach the dust bag to the sander.
For a more thorough cleaning of the dust bag, remove dust
bag from frame, and shake out dust. Replace dust bag over
frame then install dust bag assembly on sander.
Fig. 7