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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1

Table Of Contents............................................................................................................... 2

Rules For Safe Operation ................................................................................................2-4

Features.............................................................................................................................. 5

Unpacking and Operation ................................................................................................6-9

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................... 9

Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 10

Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................... 12

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety, in electric power
tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated
from the internal metal motor components with protecting
insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

IMPORTANT

Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system and should be performed
only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest
you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER
 for repair. When servicing use only
identical Ryobi replacement parts.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not 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 to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.

NOTE:

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.

WARNING:

The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
related to avoiding electrical shock.

Summary of Contents for RS240

Page 1: ... performance 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 Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Sanding disc diamete...

Page 2: ...ETY 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 to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to othe...

Page 3: ...t lenses they are NOT safety glasses 12 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty 13 PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation 14 DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges 15 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work It s safer than using your hand an...

Page 4: ... instruction manual 31 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center 32 INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before sanding 33 DRUGS ALCOHOL MEDICATION Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 34 WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS 35 MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHIL...

Page 5: ...ellent sanding results ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your sander has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power...

Page 6: ...e serious personal injury Carefully peel paper backing from the pressure sensitive adhesive type sanding disc Align holes in sanding disc with holes in backing pad then carefully press sticky side of disc against pad as tight as possible NOTE Holes in sanding disc must line up with holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature of your sander to function properly NOTE It is recommended...

Page 7: ...el paper backing from the conversion pad and align with holes in backing pad Firmly press sticky side of conversion pad against backing pad Your sander is now ready to use velcro type sanding discs Align holes in velcro type sanding disc with holes in conversion pad then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding disc against pad as tight as possible NOTE Velcro type sanding discs can be reused for the...

Page 8: ...xtension cords away from the sanding area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during sanding WARNING Check extension cords 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 OPERATION VACUUM HOSE Fig 5 WARNING Donotusethisproductasacomponentof...

Page 9: ...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 then remove it from workpiece Remove your hand from vent area remove sanding disc then with your hand removed from vent area turn sander on and run it free without a load to co...

Page 10: ... to remove dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and pos...

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Page 12: ...o N1R 6K2 Phone 1 800 265 6778 RS240 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 re quired in an extension co...

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