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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
COMPACT FINISHING SANDER
MODEL CFS1500

DOUBLE INSULATED

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SANDER.

Your new sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Sanding Pad Length

5.5 in. (140 mm)

No Load Speed

12,000 opm

Rating

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

.80 Amperes

Net Weight

 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)

     CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new sander.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your sander properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so that we can be of future service to you.

Thank you again for buying a Ryobi sander.

Summary of Contents for CFS1500

Page 1: ...nce SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Pad Length 5 5 in 140 mm No Load Speed 12 000 opm Rating 120 volts 60 Hz AC 80 Amperes Net Weight 2 0 lbs 0 9 kg CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new sander Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your sander properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe re...

Page 2: ...ration of any sander can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marke...

Page 3: ...ng parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at a...

Page 4: ...a and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement pa...

Page 5: ... by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions t...

Page 6: ...ee Figure 1 Before attempting to use your sander familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your sander until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury SWITCH This tool is equipped with a simple switch control To turn your sander ON depress the switch button as shown in Figur...

Page 7: ...or use See Figure 2 Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing contact your nearest authorized service center to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate sander Carefully lift sander from the carton and place it on a level work surface Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected t...

Page 8: ...omical use in power sanding In general coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations The condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which grit will do the job If the surface is rough start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and ...

Page 9: ... you keeping it clear of the workpiece Start sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed then gradually lower the sander onto the workpiece Move the sander slowly across the workpiece using small circular motions See Figure 5 Fig 6 Fig 5 OPERATION DO NOT FORCE The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure so let the sandpaper and the sander do the work Applying additional pressure only...

Page 10: ...gs brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on fiberglass it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant fo...

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Page 12: ...SERIAL NUMBER EXTENSION CORD CAUTION 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 draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed c...

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