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WARNING:

To  prevent  the  possibility  of  sawdust  or  foreign 
objects  being  thrown  into  your  face  and  eyes, 
never attempt to use the sander without dust bag 
properly  installed.  Sawdust  or  foreign  objects 
being thrown into your face and eyes could result 
in possible serious injury.

DUST BAG

See Figure 11.

The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. 
It should be installed over the exhaust hole located on the 
side of the sander.  For more efficient operation, empty dust 
bag when half full.

Do not 

connect sander to power supply before installing 

dust bag.

To install/remove dust bag:

n

 

Unplug the sander.

n

  Place the opening of dust bag over exhaust hole of the 

sander, aligning the notch inside opening of dust bag with 
groove on exhaust hole. The bag should be installed with 
the zipper down when sander is in upright position.

n

  Turn the dust bag counterclockwise to secure in place.

n

  To remove the dust bag, turn clockwise and pull off.

To empty dust bag:

Remove dust bag from sander, open zipper, and shake out 
dust.

DUST BAG

DUST 

EXHAUST

GROOVE

DUST BAG 

OPENING

TURN TO SECURE 

DUST BAG

WARNING:

Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding 
metal. Using the dust collection bag when sanding 
metal creates a fire hazard, which could damage 
the tool and lead to serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Collected  sanding  dust  from  sanding  surface 
coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., 
can self-ignite in the sander dust collection bag 
or  elsewhere  and  cause  fire.  To  reduce  the  risk 
of  fire,  always  empty  the  dust  bag  frequently 
while sanding and never store or leave a sander 
without  totally  emptying  its  dust  bag.  Also 
follow  the  recommendations  of  the  coatings 
manufacturers.

OPERATION

Fig. 11

Summary of Contents for R2720

Page 1: ...engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To r...

Page 2: ...iven top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate n Introduction 2 n General Safety Rules 3 4 n Specific Safety Rules 4 n Symbols 5 6 n Electrical 7 n Features 8 9...

Page 3: ...idents n Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury n Do not overreach Keep...

Page 4: ...they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury n Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce...

Page 5: ...injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when operating this pr...

Page 6: ...the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until...

Page 7: ...ck 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 that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will dr...

Page 8: ...LLECTION BAG TRACKING KNOB SANDING BELT REAR HANDLE BELT TENSION RELEASE LEVER DRIVE ROLLER FRONT ROLLER Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only 10 0 Amps Net Weight 10 5 lbs FEATURES Fig 1 ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE...

Page 9: ...ly identify live tools ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of operation in different positions and at different angles UNPACKING This product req...

Page 10: ...rust paint varnishes and stains WARNING If your sanding job becomes particularly dusty or if you have a breathing condition wear a dust mask or respirator to prevent damage to your health SELECTING S...

Page 11: ...roller assembly Failure to do so will result in the sanding of the hands or fingers possibly causing serious injury WARNING Do not let your fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander If t...

Page 12: ...the open side of the sander Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards can create a hazardous condition n Align the sanding belt to its correct position n Lower tension release lever to secure...

Page 13: ...the front handle only to guide it move it slowly over the work Allowing the sander to remain in one place will result in an uneven surface WARNING Keep a firm grip on sander with both hands at all ti...

Page 14: ...ively on the inner edge it is probably adjusted too far inward and is rubbing against internal parts If this is the case readjust the tracking knob SANDING BELT TRACKING KNOB TURN TRACKING KNOB TO ADJ...

Page 15: ...he bag should be installed with the zipper down when sander is in upright position n Turn the dust bag counterclockwise to secure in place n To remove the dust bag turn clockwise and pull off To empty...

Page 16: ...e do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials How ever if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air...

Page 17: ...d remove it from small pulley If it is worn out simply cut the old timing belt and remove n Install new timing belt over small pulley first n Holding the timing belt as shown in Figure 14 press belt o...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...te at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace a...

Page 20: ...authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the...

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