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972000-994
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Random Orbit Sander
RS2418

Double Insulated

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,
simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all
pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your 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 NO.

The model number and serial number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the
motor housing.
Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

Ryobi Technologies Inc.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road  Anderson, SC 29625

Post Office Box 1207  Anderson, SC 29622-1207

Phone 1-800-525-2579

www.ryobitools.com

RS2418

Summary of Contents for RS2418

Page 1: ...andard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety 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...

Page 2: ...ndard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Yo...

Page 3: ...th your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a ro...

Page 4: ...educe the risk of electric shock or fire Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A w...

Page 5: ...lds and a full face shield when operating this product Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible danger...

Page 6: ...ed onlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician Forservicewesuggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts EXTENS...

Page 7: ...pressure sensitive sanding discs for use with velcro type sanding discs RANDOM ORBIT The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding movements by combining orbital and turning motion These overla...

Page 8: ...erious personal injury Fig 2 ADHESIVE SANDING DISC BACKING PAD TO ATTACH PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE SANDING DISC See Figure 2 Unplug your sander Carefully peel paper backing from the pressure sensiti...

Page 9: ...the sanding disc backing and the conversion pad clean to provide the best attachment Clean occasionally by brushing lightly with a small brush DUSTLESS SANDING See Figures 3 and 4 The dust bag assemb...

Page 10: ...sonal injury CAUTION To ensure proper brake operation after extended use periodically check its operation by removing the sanding disc and running your sander without load off the workpiece The backin...

Page 11: ...DO NOT FORCE The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure so let the sanding disc and sander do the work Applying additional pressure only slows the motor rapidly wears sanding disc and greatly r...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...0060 60 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600080 80 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600100 100 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600150 150 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600220 220 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack...

Page 14: ...79 for your 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 NO The model number and...

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