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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 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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