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OPERATION

ATTACHING  HOOK  AND  LOOP  SANDING 
SHEETS

See Figure 2.

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  Unplug the sander.

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  Align holes in hook and loop type sanding sheet with holes 

in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of the sanding sheet 
against pad as tightly as possible.

    

Note:

 

Hook  and  loop  type  sanding  sheets  can  be 

reused  for  the  life  of  the  sanding  abrasive.  It  is  rec-
ommended  that  you  keep  the  sanding  sheet  back-
ing  clean  to  provide  for  best  adhesion.  Clean  the 
sheet  and  hook  and  loop  pad  by  brushing  lightly 
with a light brush.

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

WARNING:

Keep your head away from the sander and sanding area. 
Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious injury.

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Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it 
clear of the workpiece.

TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF

See Figure 4.

While holding the tool in normal operating position,

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  Push the ON/OFF switch to the left to turn sander on.

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  Push the ON/OFF switch to the right to turn sander off.

OPERATING THE SANDER

See Figures 5 - 6.

WARNING:

Unsecured  workpieces  could  be  thrown  towards  the 
operator, causing injury.

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  Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under 

the sander.

ATTACHING THE DUST BAG

See Figure 3.

The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sand-
er. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding 
sheet and collected in the dust bag during sanding.

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  Unplug the sander.

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  Using a slight twisting motion, firmly slide dust bag as-

sembly over blower exhaust on sander.

HOOK AND LOOP 

PAD

SANDING SHEET

DUST BAG

BLOWER EXHAUST

ON/OFF SWITCH

CAUTION:

Keep the cord away from the sanding pad and position 
the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or 
other objects during sanding.

Summary of Contents for CFS1502

Page 1: ...era tion and operator safety When properly cared for it 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 man...

Page 2: ...Assembly 9 n Operation 9 12 n Maintenance 13 n Parts Ordering Service 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance a...

Page 3: ...tool n Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to cl...

Page 4: ...ed 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 a...

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: ...ntially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid se...

Page 7: ...before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION...

Page 8: ...FLEX PAD DESIGN The top two thirds of each sanding sheet is a detachable triangle that can be rotated to extend sheet life and promote even wear CIRCULAR SANDING ACTION The oscillating action of the...

Page 9: ...uld result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury SANDING SHEET SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding sheet is an important step in achieving a high...

Page 10: ...G THE SANDER ON OFF See Figure 4 While holding the tool in normal operating position n Push the ON OFF switch to the left to turn sander on n Push the ON OFF switch to the right to turn sander off OPE...

Page 11: ...and run it free without a load to cool the motor For detail sanding such as corners and crevices use the tip of the sanding sheet with small back and forth motions EMPTYING THE DUST BAG See Figure 7 F...

Page 12: ...d n Install sandpaper on the sander n Align the sander pad over the paper punch n Push down on the sander ROTATING THE SANDING SHEETS See Figure 10 Themajorityofwearinaprecisionsandingapplicationoccur...

Page 13: ...d using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil...

Page 14: ...Please call 1 800 525 2579 for the nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL...

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