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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RANDOM ORBIT SANDER
VARIABLE SPEED
DOUBLE INSULATED
RS281VS
Your sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on WARNING: the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow invites accidents. all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning fire and/or serious personal injury. the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when n
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion 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 Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An isolated from the internal metal motor components with undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulti
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS No Load Speed .....................................7,000-12,000/min. Sanding Disc Diameter................................................ 5 in. Input ...............................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 2.8 Amps Motion ......................................................... Random Orbit Orbit Diameter........................................................ 3/32 in. Net Weight...........................................................3-1/2 lbs. VARIABLE SPEED
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in possible serious personal injury. included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. WARNING: n Do not discard the packing ma
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OPERATION ATTACHING ADHESIVE SANDING DISCS ADHESIVE See Figure 2. SANDING DISC n Unplug the sander. n Peel the paper backing from the sanding disc. BACKING PAD n Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad. NOTE: Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature to function properly. n Press the sticky side of the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible. NOTE: It is recommend that yo
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OPERATION TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF See Figure 4. TO Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off. TURN ON n To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left (|). n To turn the sander off: Slide the switch to the right (O). VARIABLE SPEED DIAL ADJUSTING THE SPEED See Figures 4 - 5. The variable speed feature allows the sander to operate at TO speeds that can be adjusted by rotating the dial from A to TURN OFF F. The dial is conveniently located on the motor housing, allowing oper
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OPERATION TO ATTACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figure 6. n Unplug the sander. n Slide the dust bag assembly onto the blower exhaust on the sander using a slight twisting motion. TO EMPTY THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figures 6 - 7. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly DUST BAG ASSEMBLY upon completion of a sanding operation and before placing the
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OPERATION OPERATING THE SANDER See Figures 9 - 10. n Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury. n Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sand- ing disc surface is in contact with the workpiece. CAUTION: Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. n Start the sander and move it slowly over the workpiece. n Make successive passes in parallel lines, circles, or Fig. 9 crosswise mo
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MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling WARNING: compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu- parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or tators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this cause product damage. tool for extended work on these types of ma
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL RANDOM ORBIT SANDER VARIABLE SPEED DOUBLE INSULATED RS281VS • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL N
