Ryobi RS280 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderModel RS280DOUBLE INSULATEDTHANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RANDOM ORBIT SANDER.Your new Random Orbit Sander has

Page 10PREPARING FOR OPERATIONCAUTION:Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.For ease of operation, your sander has both a front handlean

Page 11WARNING:When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause productdamage.GENERALAvo

Page 12RYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280WARNING: Improper repair of a double insulated tool can result in damages to the double insulation system poss

Page 13* Standard Hardware Item — May Be Purchased LocallyRYOBI SANDER – MODEL NUMBER RS280The model number will be found on a plate attached to the

972000-702 Printed in U.S.A.OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderModel RS280Double Insulated• SERVICENow that you have purchased your t

Page 2 Product Specifications ...

Page 3READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read operator'smanual carefully. Learn its applications andlimitations as well as the specific

Page 4 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and ifdamaged, have repaired at your nearest authorizedservice center. Stay constantly aware of cordlocation.

Page 5 Carefully remove the sander, and accessories from box.Make sure all items listed in the Packing List are included. Do not discard the packing

Page 6VARIABLE SPEEDSee figure 1.Your sander has a variable speed control selector designedto allow operator control and adjustment of speed. Thespeed

Page 7OPERATIONThe backing pad on your sander provides the capability touse sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive back-ing material. You also

Page 8REMOVING SANDING DISC BEFORE STORAGEDo not store your sander with the sanding disc installed.Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sen

Page 9REMOVING DUST BOXSee Figure 4. Unplug your sander.WARNING:Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidentalstarting causing possible ser