RIDGID R2610 Sander User Manual


 
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OPERATION
ATTACHING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 6.
The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the
sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of
the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during
sanding.
To attach the dust bag:
n Unplug the sander.
n Fit the front tabs on the dust bag into the slots in the
front of the dust bag support.
n Press the the dust bag into the hole of the dust bag
support.
n Fit the elastic band on the dust bag over the tab of the
dust bag support.
n Slide the dust bag support onto the blower exhaust
using a slight twisting motion.
CORD RETAINER
See Figure 6.
At the rear of the Plastic dust bag holder is a cord retainer.
The power cord may be pressed into this retainer to keep
the cord in place while the tool is in use.
ATTACHING THE SANDER TO A VACUUM
See Figure 7.
To attach the sander to a vacuum:
n Unplug the sander.
n Remove the dust bag from the sander.
n Attach the vacuum adaptor to the blower exhaust on
the sander.
n Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum adaptor.
TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER
See figure 8.
To turn on/off the sander:
n Turn on the sander: Press the trigger switch.
n Turn off the sander: Release the trigger switch.
LOCKING ON THE SANDER
See Figure 8.
The lock-on feature allows you to lock the trigger switch in
the On position. Locking the trigger switch on allows you to
operate the sander for extended periods of time.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
sander is accidentally disconnected from the power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately. Also, do not lock
the trigger switch if you might need to suddenly stop the
sander.
Fig. 6
ELASTIC BAND
CLOTH BAG
DUST BAG
SUPPORT
Fig. 7
VACUUM HOSE
BLOWER EXHAUST
VACUUM
ADAPTOR
CORD
RETAINER
Fig. 8
TRIGGER SWITCH
LOCK-ON BUTTON