RIDGID EB44241 - Manual (Page 4)

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or
table at approximately hip height.
 NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with
the path of the workpiece.
 PLAN YOUR WORK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
THROWBACKS (when the workpiece catches the sand-
ing drum and is torn from your hands).
 MAKE SURE THERE’S NO DEBRIS between the
workpiece and its supports.
 WHEN SANDING IRREGULARLY SHAPED WORK-
PIECES, plan your work support so it will not slip and
be pulled from your hands.
 USE ExTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE, very small or
awkward workpieces.
 NEVER USE THIS TOOL to finish pieces too small to
hold by hand.
 USE ExTRA SUPPORTS (TABLES, SAW HORSES,
BLOCKS, ETC.) for any workpieces large enough to tip
when not secured to the work surface.
 NEVER sand more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than one workpiece on the sander table at
a time.
 ALWAYS FEED WORKPIECE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
against the direction the drum sleeve is rotating.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 DO NOT USE DRUMS, sanding sleeves or belts which
show visual signs of wear such as grooves, tears or
rips.
 ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained
from frequent use of your sander) to cause a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
 MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING
to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with
safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your
tool.
 ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER before disconnecting
it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power
supply. NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected
to a power source.
 SUPPORT WORKPIECE with miter gauge, work rest, or
worktable.
 MAINTAIN 1/16 IN. clearance between worktable and
sanding belt or disc.
 AVOID KICKBACK by sanding in accordance with di-
rectional arrows.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
 INSPECT ExTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.
 KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
 STAY ALERT AND ExERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
 INSPECT FOR AND REMOVE ALL NAILS FROM LUM-
BER BEFORE USING THIS TOOL. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
 NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
 DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
 WHEN SERVICING use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
 DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure the spindle
or sanding belt assembly is tight and not making con-
tact with sander or workpiece before connecting to
power supply.