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Important: 

Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.

Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

Alternating Current

Type of current

n

0

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.

SYMBOL

MEANING

DANGER:

  Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION:

  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

Important:

 Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of

the equipment.

Note:

 Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SYMBOLS

Summary of Contents for R2610

Page 1: ...roperly cared for the random orbit sander will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product OPERATOR S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander R2610 Variable Speed SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...hly read and completely understand the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use your product properly and only as intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved WARNING The operation of any tool can result in foreign o...

Page 3: ...eep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jew elry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off be fore plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on in vites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn ing the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attach...

Page 4: ...xtension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your prod uct will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will c...

Page 5: ...urpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation ...

Page 6: ... a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Donotoperatethistoolondirectcurrent DC Asubstantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply Extension Cords When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord...

Page 7: ...om orbit sander for the purposes listed below Sanding wood or wood product surfaces Sanding steel surfaces Removing rust from steel surfaces Packing List Random Orbit Sander Sanding Disc 80 grit 3 Cloth Dust Bag 1 Dust Bag Support 1 Vacuum Adaptor Hex Key Operator s Manual WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result i...

Page 8: ...andom Orbit The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding movementsbycombiningorbitalandturningmotion These overlappingsandingmovementsprovidefastcuttingaction with excellent sanding results The dual random orbit allows you to choose between two orbits the lower orbit setting produces a finer surface finish while the higher orbit setting increases the removal rate Integrated Brake Pad The i...

Page 9: ...9 FEATURES Fig 1 ERGONOMIC HANDLE LOCK ON BUTTON VARIABLE SPEED DIAL BACKING PAD DUAL RANDOM ORBIT LOCKING BUTTON VACUUM ADAPTOR TRIGGER SWITCH DUST BAG CORD RETAINER ...

Page 10: ...ntil you can feel the backing pad lock into position 5 Release the locking button Note To determine the orbit of the sander rotate the backing pad counterclockwise with your hand and look down on the sander from directly above the motor housing If you can see the red backing pad top the orbit is 1 4 in 6 4 mm If you cannot see the red backing pad top the orbit is 1 8 in 3 2 mm Adjusting the Speed ...

Page 11: ... sander 2 Fit the front tabs on the dust bag into the slots in the front of the dust bag support 3 Press the the dust bag into the hole of the dust bag support 4 Fit the elastic band on the dust bag over the tab of the dust bag support 5 Slide the dust bag support onto the blower exhaust using a slight twisting motion Cord Retainer See Figure 6 At the rear of the Plastic dust bag holder is a cord ...

Page 12: ...r switch on allows you to operate the sander for extended periods of time If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the sanderisaccidentallydisconnectedfromthepowersupply disengage the lock on feature immediately Also do not lock the trigger switch if you might need to suddenly stop the sander WARNING Before connecting the sander to a power supply make sure it is not in the locked on ...

Page 13: ... 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 coat ings such as polyurethanes linseed oil etc can self ignite in your sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire To reduce the risk of ...

Page 14: ...ting oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spacklingcompounds orplasteraresubjecttoaccelerated wearandpossibleprematurefailurebecausethefiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool fo...

Page 15: ...ed service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WARRANTY 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 negl...

Page 16: ...n when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgidwoodworking com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R2610 983000 2...

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