RIDGID EB44241 Sander User Manual


 
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Supporting Oscillating Edge Belt/
Spindle Sander to Sawhorses
The sander has provisions for being sup-
ported by sawhorses. The sawhorse can
be built with the crosspiece either vertical
or horizontal. Make sure the sawhorses
are secure.
Alignment
Squaring Front Table
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start, make
sure tool is unplugged before
aligning.
Tools Needed
1. Use a combination square to check the
angle of the front table with the sanding
belt. (NOTE: Combination square is not
supplied.)
2. If the front table is not 90° to the sand-
ing belt:
a. Use the hex wrench provided and
“back out” both #10 set screws
located on each side of the table.
b. Loosen the front table lock knob and
adjust the front table 90° to the sand-
ing belt.
c. Tighten the front table lock knob.
d. Adjust both set screws to contact the
front table.
3. Adjust detent if necessary
a. Loosen the two pan head screws
that secure the detent.
b. Adjust detent so that it engages the
notches in the bracket table lock.
c. Tighten the two pan head screws.
Combination Square Must be True
Draw Light Line on
Board Along This Edge
Should be no Gap or Overlap when Square
is Flipped Over in Dotted Position
Combination
Square
Pan Head
Lock Knob
Screws
Straight Edge of Board
3/4" Thick, This Edge Must
Be Perfectly Straight
Detent
Combination Square
#10 Set
Screw
Table
Bracket
Table Lock
Front
Table
Sanding
Belt