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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
10 in. (254 mm)
BUFFER/POLISHER
MODEL RB101
Your new buffer/polisher has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the buffer/polisher will give you years of rugged, trouble-free
performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................ 3-4 Specific Safety Rules................................................................................................................................................ 4 Symbols ......................................................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or WARNING: jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- moving parts or drawn into air vents. tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical re- SERVICE placement parts. Follow instructions in the Tool service must be performed only by qualified Maintenance section of this manual. Use of repair personnel. Service or maintenance per- unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance formed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or of injury. injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfa
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Class II Construction Double-insulated construction /min Per Minute
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SPECIFICATIONS Orbits per minute .............................................................................................................................................. 3200/min. Orbit Diameter...........................................................................................................................................1/2 in. (13 mm) Motion ..........................................................................................................................................
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When unpacking the buffer/polisher: If any parts are missing do not operate your tool until Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could box. result in possible serious personal injury. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage WARNING: or damage occurred during shipping. The buffer/polisher should never be connected to a
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR BUFFER/POLISHER APPLICATION BONNET See Figure 1. The reusable application bonnet is made of 100% terry cloth. Before using the buffer/polisher, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. POLISHING BONNET The reusable polishing bonnet is made of synthetic tufted WARNING: material. Do not allow familiarity with your buffer/polisher to make FOAM PAD you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a The foam pad is 10 in. (254 mm) in diameter. sec
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OPERATION WARNING: WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with The drawstring must be tucked securely inside the side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so bonnet before turning the buffer/polisher on. Failure to could result in dust, or loose particles being thrown do so could result in the drawstring being caught be- into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. tween the motor housing and orbiting foam pad, in- creasing the risk of serious personal injury.
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OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during operation. APPLICATION OF LIQUID POLISH See Figure 4. Apply a small circle of liquid (about the size of a half-dollar) around the center of the bonnet, followed by two more rings, each slightly larger than the previous one. After the first application, the bonnet will not absorb as much polish. Apply two rings of polish to the bonnet for subsequent applications, using half of the initial quantity. APPLY POLI
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MAINTENANCE types of materials. However, if you do work with any of WARNING: these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or APPLICATION AND BUFFING BONNETS cause product damage. Both the application and buffing bonnets are reusable. For maximum life and performance, hand wash after use and allow them to air dry. If needed, the bonnets can be WARNING: machin
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 10 in. (254 mm) BUFFER/POLISHER MODEL RB101 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ryobi authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-800-525-2579 or visit us online at www.ryobitools.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the buffer/polisher. Please record the serial number in the space provi
