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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Random Orbit Sander
Model RS241

DOUBLE INSULATED

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RANDOM ORBIT SANDER.

Your new Random Orbit 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.

      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 diameter

5 in. (127 mm)

No load speed

12,500 opm

Diameter of orbit

3/32 in. (2.5 mm)

Rating

120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

2.4 Amperes

Net Weight

2.75 lbs.

Summary of Contents for RS241

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 p...

Page 2: ...TY 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...

Page 3: ...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 A...

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 sand...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 d...

Page 7: ...l 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 Ali...

Page 8: ...tension 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 immedi...

Page 9: ...he 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 co...

Page 10: ...on sander GENERAL Avoid 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 t...

Page 11: ...Page 11 NOTES...

Page 12: ...41 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 unde...

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