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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate the tool.
16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,
bits, cutters, sandpaper, etc., all tools should be disconnected from power supply.
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure switch
is off when plugging in.
21. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords
suitable for use outdoors. Outdoor approved cords are marked with the suffix W-A, for example -
SJTW-A or SJOW-A.
22. NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER SANDER FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID POLISHING.
Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious injury or worse.
23. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING AREA AND MOVING SANDING BELT.
24. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
25. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service
center. Stay constantly aware of cord location.
26. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.
27. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or solvents to clean your
tool.
28. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you
are tired. Do not rush.
29. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
30. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
31. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before sanding.
32. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication.
33. DO NOT USE THIS SANDER FOR OVERHEAD SANDER. Overhead sanding could result in
dropping sander or loss of control. These situations could result in an accident resulting in possible
serious injury.
34. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
35. 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.
