RIDGID R2600 - Manual (Page 14)

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EMPTYING THE DUST BAG
See Figures 8 - 9.
For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when
it is no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow
through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust
bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation
and before placing the sander in storage.
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 empty the dust bag:
n
Unplug the sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
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.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
See Figure 10.
The variable speed feature allows the sander to operate
at speeds that can be adjusted by rotating the dial on the
variable speed switch from A to F. The dial is conveniently
located on the motor housing, allowing operator control of
disc speed. To increase sanding disc speed, turn the dial
on the variable speed switch to a higher setting. Turn dial
to a lower setting to decrease sanding disc speed.
OPERATION
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10