RIDGID R4840 - Table of Contents; Functional Description

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................2
FEATURES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
.............................4
SAFETY SYMBOLS-DEFINITIONS
....................................5
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
.................................................6
SANDER SAFETY RULES
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WHEN INSTALLING OR MOVING THE SANDER .................... 7
BEFORE EACH USE ...........................................................7
PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES, HANDS, FACE
AND EARS ........................................................................7
WHEN SANDER IS RUNNING .............................................8
BEFORE LEAVING THE SANDER .........................................8
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
.........................................9
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING METALS
.........9
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING PAINT
............9
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
........................................................... 10
POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS.................10
110-120 VOLT, 60 HZ. TOOL INFORMATION .....................10
MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION .........................................11
EXTENSION CORDS ........................................................11
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS
..................... 12
PACKAGE CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ................................12
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE BAGS ....................................13
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY OR ADJUSTMENTS ..........13
ASSEMBLY
.................................................................... 14
INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT ASSEMBLY ..................... 14
REMOVING THE SANDING BELT ASSEMBLY ......................14
INSTALLING SANDING SLEEVES LARGER THAN
1/2 INCH DIAMETER ....................................................... 15
INSTALLING 1/2 INCH DIAMETER SANDING SLEEVE ......... 16
SELECTION OF SPACER RING INSERTS AND
UPPER SPINDLE WASHERS .............................................. 16
BOLTING OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/SPINDLE
SANDER TO WORKBENCH ...............................................17
CLAMPING OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/SPINDLE
SANDER TO WORKBENCH ...............................................17
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
............................................... 18
SQUARING FRONT TABLE ................................................18
ALIGNING BELT TO MITER GAUGE SLOT ..........................18
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT ...................19
OPERATION
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ON-OFF SWITCH ............................................................20
ON-OFF SWITCH PADLOCK FEATURE ...............................20
SANDPAPER SELECTION..................................................21
SURFACE SANDING ON THE SANDING BELT .....................21
END SANDING ON THE SANDING BELT ............................22
SANDING CURVED EDGES ...............................................22
FEED DIRECTION ...........................................................22
DUST COLLECTION CAPABILITY ......................................23
TRANSPORTING SANDER ................................................23
MAINTENANCE
............................................................. 24
KEEP MACHINE CLEAN .................................................... 24
MAINTENANCE REMINDERS ............................................24
ACCESSORIES
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
The RIDGID® #R4840 OSCILLATING EDGE BELT/SPINDLE
SANDER is designed for portability and high quality performance.
It includes: machine equipped with a 6-amp motor, sturdy tubular
frame, a beveling work table, 2 1/2 inch dust port, work rest
attachment, two wrenches, one belt sander attachment (tted
with a 4 x 24 inch sanding sleeve), four spacer ring inserts, four
washers, four rubber drums, and ve sanding sleeves (1/2 inch,
3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch and 2 inch).
NOTICE: The manual cover illustrates the current production
model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are
representative only and may not be exact depictions of the actual
labeling or accessories included. They are intended for illustrative
purposes only.
Sanding Sleeves: 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2, 2 inch
Sanding Drums: 3/4, 1, 1 1/2, 2 inch
Sanding Belt: 4 x 24 inches
Oscillations: 57.5/minute
Stroke: 7/8 inch
Overall Weight: 45 Lbs.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Amps 6 Amps
Voltage 120 volts