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Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as the sander’s 
rapid action may remove too much material, making the 
surface uneven.

Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the 
motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding 
disc comes to a complete stop, unplug the sander, then 
remove it from the workpiece. Allow the tool to cool down.

ORBITAL MOTION

See Figure 2.

Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing 
old fi nishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to 
required dimensions or for fi nishing surfaces to be painted. 
The sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed, 
allowing the sander to move easily.

 WARNING

Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings 
such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite 
in your sander dust collection box or elsewhere and 
cause fi re. To reduce the risk of fi re always empty your 
dust collection box frequently (10-15 minutes) while 
sanding and never store or leave a sander without 
totally emptying its dust collection box. Also follow the 
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

USING THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY

The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system 
for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes 
of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during 
sanding.

TO ATTACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY

See Figure 3.

Follow these directions to attach the dust bag assembly.

1.  Unplug the tool.

 WARNING

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental 
starting causing possible serious injury.

2.  Using a slight twisting motion, fi rmly slide the dust 

collection bag assembly in the blower exhaust on the 
sander.

EMPTYING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY

See Figure 4.

For more effi cient operation, empty the dust collection 
box when it is no more than half full. This will permit the 
air to fl ow through the dust collection box better. Always 
empty and clean the dust collection box thoroughly upon 
completion of a sanding operation and before placing the 
sander in storage.

TO EMPTY DUST BAG

1.  Unplug the tool.

 WARNING

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental 
starting causing possible serious injury.

2.  Remove the dust bag assembly from the sander.
3.  Remove the dust bag from the frame.
4.  Shake out the dust.
5.  Replace the dust bag on the frame.
6.  Replace the dust bag assembly on the sander.

LIVE TOOL INDICATOR

This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as 
soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns the 
user that the tool is connected and will operate when the 
switch is pressed.

MAINTENANCE

 WARNING

The tool should never be connected to a power supply 
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, 
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is 
not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental 
starting that could cause serious injury.

 WARNING

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. 
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause 
product damage.

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most 
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial 
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean 
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.

 WARNING

Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can 
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

Electric tools used on fi berglass material, wallboard, 
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to 
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because 
the  fi berglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to 
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we 
do not recommend using the tool for extended work on 
these types of materials. However, if you do work with any 

Summary of Contents for ERO240RG

Page 1: ...RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL ERO240RG...

Page 2: ...1 Power switch 2 Quick change hook and loop pad 3 Dust bag with frame 4 Variation speed control 5 Sandpaper 6 Live tool indicator DESCRIPTION 3 6 5 Fig 1 Fig 3 Fig 2 4 g i F 4 3 1 2...

Page 3: ...Important It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine Subject to technical modifications...

Page 4: ...e protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries c Prevent unintentional starting...

Page 5: ...ANDERS Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when sanding especially sanding over head The product is not suitable for wet sanding Do not use sanding paper larger than needed Extra paper extendin...

Page 6: ...sufficient to inflict severe injury OPERATION WARNING The tool should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments assembling or replacing sandpaper cleaning or...

Page 7: ...ore than half full This will permit the air to flow through the dust collection box better Always empty and clean the dust collection box thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before p...

Page 8: ...CLEANING THE SANDING SHEETS The sanding sheets that came with your sander are made to be re used Therefore it is important that they be cleaned periodically to remove sanding residue and foreign mate...

Page 9: ...TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Level 1 666 Doncaster Road Doncaster Victoria 3108 Australia Tel 61 3 9840 3226 Fax No 613 9840 6133 www ryobi com au...

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