RIDGID EB4424, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly (continued)
Installing Sanding Sleeves Larger
than 1/2" Diameter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
always turn switch “OFF” and
remove switch key before remov-
ing or replacing the spacer ring
inserts, sleeves and drums.
1. Remove the fan and clean sawdust
from inside table recess.
2. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft
(vanes face down) aligning slot with roll
pin. The fan is used with all drums and
sleeves.
3. Install the table insert.
4. Use a straight edge as shown to make
sure the table insert is flush with the
table.
If necessary adjust the set screws in
the table insert with the 3/32 hex “L”
wrench provided.
5. Slide the sanding sleeve-rubber drum
onto the spindle. NOTE: If the drum is
difficult to slide over the spindle, apply
talcum powder to the spindle.
6. Position spacer ring insert in the table
recess. (See recommended spacer ring
insert selection area from table on page
15). Use the smallest spacer ring insert
that will fit over the drum.
7. Place desired sanding sleeve on cor-
rect drum. NOTE: If the sanding sleeve
is difficult to slide over the drum, apply
talcum powder to the outside surface of
the rubber drum.
8. Install the correct upper spindle washer
and tighten the knob. Do not over-
tighten. NOTE: Knob turns counter-
clockwise to tighten.
9. Plug power cord in the power source
and install the yellow switch key.
Knob
Washer
Sanding Sleeve
Sanding Drum
Spacer Ring
Insert
Straightedge
Table
Insert