Ryobi RS2418 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderRS2418DOUBLE INSULATEDYour new tool has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for de

Page 10ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUMWhen sanding for an extended period of time, you can easilyattach the dust collection system of your sander to a vacu

Page 11CAUTION:To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, Becareful not to let your hand cover the air vents.APPLICATIONS(Use only for the purposes

Page 12MAINTENANCEFig. 8Fig. 9DUST BAGDUST BAGFRAMEWARNING:When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other parts can create

Page 13The following recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed:4601500 15 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pac

972000-994 10-03OPERATOR'S MANUALRandom Orbit SanderRS2418Double Insulated• SERVICENow that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever

Page 2TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...

Page 3GENERAL SAFETY RULESWARNING:Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-low all instructions listed below, may result in electricshock,

Page 4SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contacthidden wiring

Page 5Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these symb

Page 6ELECTRICALDOUBLE INSULATIONDouble insulation is a concept in safety in electric powertools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wiregr

Page 7KNOW YOUR SANDERSee Figure 1.Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements.SWITC

Page 8ASSEMBLYThe backing pad on your sander provides the capability touse sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive back-ing material. You also

Page 9ASSEMBLYTO ATTACH CONVERSION PAD AND VELCROTYPE SANDING DISCThe conversion pad provided with your sander has apressure sensitive adhesive backin