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Repair Parts

Parts List For RIDGID Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander

Model EB44241

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

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Always order by Part Number—Not by Key Number

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally

Key

No.

Part No.

Description

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

825539
830306
830453
37482
830305
825531
825529
805549-4

830304
826163-2
830454

Knob 10-32 x 1-1/4
Washer 12 mm 1.0.
Drum/Drive Asm.
Nut, Lock
Guide
Spring, Extension
Lever

* Washer

13/64 x 1/2 x 3/64

Shaft, Idle
Cap, Grip
Drum, Idle Asm

Key

No.

Part No.

Description

12
13
14
15

17
18

817453
826802
30521
821166-1

809169-9

820175
9416712

114603

Ring, Retaining 5160-50
Platen
Spring, Swivel
Screw, Flat Hd Hex

10/32 x 1-1/2

Screw, Pan Cr Ty T

8-32 x 3/4

Washer, Rubber

* Washer

3/16 x 5/8 x 1/16

* Lockwasher, Ext. #10

Summary of Contents for EB4424

Page 1: ...OSCILLATING EDGE BELT SPINDLE SANDER ...

Page 2: ...iameter Sanding Drum 15 Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts And Upper Spindle Washers 15 Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt Spindle Sander To Workbench 16 Section Page Supporting Oscillating Edge Belt Spindle Sander to Sawhorses 17 Alignment 17 Squaring Front Table 17 Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot 18 Removing Installing the Sanding Belt 19 Tensioning and Tracking 19 Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander...

Page 3: ...ancer 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 prod ucts 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 an...

Page 4: ...he grounding wire To reduce the risk of electrocution Never connect the green wire to a live terminal Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plug ging or unplugging the sander Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding Doing so could cause electrocution serious injury or worse To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected sander movement Always unplug the sander be...

Page 5: ...ce the risk of injury from jams slips or thrown pieces Use only recommended accessories Use the correct spacer ring insert The opening between the sanding sleeve and insert must be 5 32 of an inch or less See page 15 All sanding drums washers and knobs are tight No parts should have excessive play prior to operat ing unit Keep work area clean Cluttered work surfaces invite accidents Floor must be ...

Page 6: ...and footing Keep face and body to one side Stay out of line of a possible throw back Plan your work to reduce the risk of THROWBACKS when the work piece catches the sanding drum and is torn from your hands Make sure there is no debris between the workpiece and its sup ports When sanding irregularly shaped workpieces plan your work support so it will not slip and be pulled from your hands Use extra...

Page 7: ...hen Sanding Metals When sanding metals sparks or hot fragments could cause a fire To reduce the risk of this 1 Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander 2 Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the unit before sanding metals 3 Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the unit before sanding wood again Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint Sanding of lead based paint is not recomm...

Page 8: ... technician 2 Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor use only WARNING Do not touch the ter minals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet If power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Power Supply and Motor Specifications WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the too...

Page 9: ...n colored rigid ear lug and the like extension from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor could result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insu lation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replaceme...

Page 10: ...circuit breakers may trip frequently if a Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you sand too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b Line voltages should not be more than 10 above or below the name plate voltage For heavy loads how ever the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model 5 Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect conn...

Page 11: ... parts are damaged or missing Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging material Do not throw away any packag ing until sander is put together Check packaging for missing parts before con tacting RIDGID Item Description Qty A Oscillating Edge Belt Spindle Sander 1 B Spacer Ring Inserts 1 2 I D 1 1 I D 1 1 1 2 I D 1 2 I D 1 C Drums 3 4 x 4 1 2 1 1 x 4 1 2 1 1 1 2 x 4 1 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 1 D Sandp...

Page 12: ... feet are inserted securely CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from tool movement the supporting surface where sander is mounted should be examined carefully after mounting to insure no movement during use can result If any tipping or walking is noticed secure to workbench or supporting surface before oper ating sander Parts Storage On board storage has been provided for all washers spacers drum...

Page 13: ...an and clean sawdust from inside table recess 2 Slide the fan onto the motor shaft vanes face down aligning slot with roll pin as shown The fan is used in all sanding operations 3 Slide bed assembly down motor shaft Align drive drum splines with the slots in the fan Place bed assembly into the wear plate opening as shown 4 Tighten spindle knob Do not over tighten NOTE Knob turns counter clockwise ...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ble recess 6 Locate 1 2 sanding sleeve and slide it on the spindle Rubber drum is not used 7 Install the upper spindle washer and tighten the knob Do not overtighten NOTE Knob turns counterclockwise to tighten 8 Plug the power cord in the power source and install the yellow switch key Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts And Upper Spindle Washers WARNING Using the wrong spacer ring insert may permit s...

Page 16: ...4 1 4 diameter bolts and wash ers and attach nuts securely Fastening with screws Drive 4 2 1 2 long screws through the holes in the base and through the work bench Do not overtighten the screws CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from tool movement use either 1 4 diameter screws and nuts or 2 1 2 long screws Clamping Oscillating Edge Belt Spin dle Sander To Workbench An alternative method of moun...

Page 17: ...ided and back out both 10 set screws located on each side of the table b Loosen the front table lock knob and adjust the front table 90 to the sand ing belt c Tighten the front table lock knob d Adjust both set screws to contact the front table 3 Adjust detent if necessary a Loosen the two pan head screws that secure the detent b Adjust detent so that it engages the notches in the bracket table lo...

Page 18: ...to check the distance from the miter gauge groove to the belt assembly as shown 2 If adjustment is required use a 5 32 inch hex L wrench provided with unit to loosen the two flat head socket recess screws on the table 3 Adjust the bed assembly as needed to make it parallel or same distance to the miter gauge slot 4 Tighten two screws Adjust Bed Socket Recess Screws Assembly Parallel to Miter Gauge...

Page 19: ...replacement sanding belt over the drums as shown Make sure the belt is centered on both drums 4 Slide the tension lever to the right to apply belt tension 5 Plug in the power cord Insert the yel low switch key and turn the unit ON and immediately OFF noting if the belt tends to slide off the drums If it did not tend to slide off it is tracking prop erly 6 If the sanding belt runs down towards the ...

Page 20: ...belt sanding NOTE Knob has left hand threads Turn knob clockwise to loosen and counterclock wise to tighten 5 Backstop Supports the workpiece on the sanding belt 6 Front Table Supports the workpiece Can also be tilted for bevel sanding 7 Spacer Ring Fits around drum to help support workpiece 8 Sanding Sleeve Drum Removes material from wood Oscillates up and down to sand faster and prevents burning...

Page 21: ...rn sander ON insert key into switch NOTE Key is made of yellow plastic located in loose parts bag 2 Insert finger under switch lever and Pull end of switch out 3 To turn sander OFF Push lever in WARNING Never leave the sander unattended until it has come to a complete stop 4 To lock switch in OFF position hold switch IN with one hand Remove key with other hand WARNING For your own safety always lo...

Page 22: ...ake sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plug ging or unplugging the sander Never use this or any power sander for wet sanding Doing so could cause electrocution serious injury or worse To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected sander movement Always unplug the sander before moving it Put the sander on a firm level sur face where there is plenty of room for handling and p...

Page 23: ... 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Wear nonslip footwear Tie back long hair Roll long sleeves above the elbow Nois...

Page 24: ...able extension or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider that the basic sander table or to help feed sup port or pull the workpiece Sand only one workpiece at a time Clear everything except the work piece and related support devices off the table before turning the sander on Always feed workpiece from left to right against the direction the drum sleeve is rotating Do not use...

Page 25: ... ommend the following precautions when sanding all paints 1 Protect your lungs Wear a dust mask or respirator at all times Wear only dust masks that are suitable for working in lead paint sanding environments Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection 2 Do not allow children or pregnant women to enter the work area until paint sanding job is complete and work area is clean 3 To prevent i...

Page 26: ...edium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface Always continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform NOTE Do Not use sander without sand paper Doing so will damage the rubber drum Select and install the desired sanding sleeve for your particular application Sanding sleeves from 1 2 to 2 can be used with this sande...

Page 27: ...backstop can be rotated out of the way Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material End Sanding on the Sanding Belt Move the work evenly across the sanding belt For accuracy use a miter gauge accessory not included Sanding Curved Edges Inside curves are best sanded with the sander assembled in the spindle mode However inside curves larger than 1 1 2 may be sanded on the ...

Page 28: ...ability A standard 2 1 2 dust exhaust port has been provided to make dustless sanding possible It is on the rear of your sander as shown The pickup adapter end of a vacuum hose fits inside the dust exhaust port with a wedge fit Even with a dust collection system it is necessary to periodically clean sanding dust from the recess in the table Sawdust buildup in the table recess may prevent the belt ...

Page 29: ...ication RIDGID Recommends the Following Accessories WARNING Use only accesso ries recommended for this sander Using other accessories may be dangerous Item SKU No Miter Gauge AC1021 Switch Key AC1000 Universal Legset AC9910 Replacement Sanding Sleeves 2 pk See Chart Below Do not use any accessory unless you have received and read complete instruc tions for its use NOTE 4 x 24 Replacement sanding b...

Page 30: ...ili ties 3 Motor relay not operat ing 1 Do not use sander on heavily loaded circuits 2 Request a voltage check by qualified electrician 3 Have relay replaced Con sult Authorized Service Center Any attempt to repair this relay may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician Motor overheats 1 Motor overloaded 1 Reduce pressure on work piece Motor stalls resulting in blown...

Page 31: ...nless repair is done by a qualified ser vice technician Sanding drum or belt slips or slows down easily 1 Applying too much pres sure to workpiece 2 Spindle knob too loose 1 Reduce pressure on work piece 2 Tighten spindle knob Wood burns while sand ing 1 Sanding drum is glazed with sap 1 Replace sandpaper Sandpaper doesn t remove material 1 Sandpaper is com pacted with sawdust 1 Replace sandpaper ...

Page 32: ...t Spindle Sander Model EB44241 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 2 44 45 3 46 47 48 4 5 49 50 51 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 19 34 35 36 7 Ground Lead 19 37 38 39 40 14 42 43 41 1 15 ...

Page 33: ...0 32 x 1 2 Adapter Throat Plate Fan Screw Flat Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Table Rear Plate Wear Nut Special Twin 1 4 20 Screw Shoulder 1 4 20 Chute Sawdust Bracket Table Lock Knob 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Wash Hd Ty T 10 32 x 3 8 Screw Pan Hd 10 14 x 1 2 Spring Detent Base Screw Hex Hd Ty T 1 4 20 x 1 Screw Hex Wash Hd Ty T 8 32 x 3 8 Motor Drive Asm Washer 13 64 x 3 8 x 031 Key No Part No Description 26 27 28 29 ...

Page 34: ...ption 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 825539 830306 830453 37482 830305 825531 825529 805549 4 830304 826163 2 830454 Knob 10 32 x 1 1 4 Washer 12 mm 1 0 Drum Drive Asm Nut Lock Guide Spring Extension Lever Washer 13 64 x 1 2 x 3 64 Shaft Idle Cap Grip Drum Idle Asm Key No Part No Description 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 817453 826802 30521 821166 1 809169 9 820175 9416712 114603 Ring Retaining 5160 50 Platen ...

Page 35: ...35 Notes ...

Page 36: ...repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our optioon at no charge to you What is not covered This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or ...

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