RYOBI ESS200RS 1/3 Sheet Orbital Sander Instructions

ESS200RS 1/3 Sheet Orbital Sander
Instruction Manual

ESS200RS 1/3 Sheet Orbital Sander

DESCRIPTION

1. Switch trigger
2.  Variable speed control selector
3. Overmold handle
4. Dust collection box
5. Sanding pad
6. Paper clamp
7. Live tool indicator
8. Hook and loop sandpaper
9. Non-adhesive sandpaper

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS

• Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when sanding, especially sanding over-head.

• The machine is not suitable for wet sanding.

• Do not use sanding paper larger than needed.
  Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause serious lacerations.

• The dust collection box shall be equipped with the tool. It should be emptied frequently. To connect dust collection box, insert the adapter of dust box to the dust- collection opening on the rear end of the sander.

WARNING
Do not throw sanding dust on an open À re because materials in À ne particle form may be explosive.
WARNING
A suitable breathing respirator must be worn while sanding lead paint, some woods and metal to avoid breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.

SPECIFICATIONS

min-1
Orbital diameter| 2.0 mm| 2.0 mm
Weight| 1.5 kg| 1.7 kg

FEATURES

See Figure 1.
Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium and fine grit sandpaper. It will produce a À ne, scratch free À nish when used to sand with the grain on wood  surfaces. It has been designed so that Å ush corner sanding on three sides of the sander is possible.
Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that provides maximum one-hand comfort and reduces operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations.
Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.

SWITCH
Electronic speed control
The electronic speed control allows the operator to adjust speed to meet a variety of sanding material from tough heavy grained timber to delicate veneer.
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control.

• Turn on the sander: Slide the switch to “|”.
• Turn off the sander: Slide the switch to “O”.

WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember, a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

DUST COLLECTION BOX
The dust collection box attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum.
VARIABLE SPEED (MODEL – ESS280RV)
Your sander has advanced electronic features, designed to assist you in getting the maximum use from your sander. By making proper speed selections, your tool can be  adjusted to speciÀ c sanding needs.
The electronic feature of your tool introduces the Å exibility of adjusting the motor speed to required job conditions. An electronic speed control module senses the load  applied to the motor and increases or decreases motor voltage to compensate for and maintain desired RPM. Speed can be set according to the sanding purpose or the  surface of the workpiece you will be using.
Select clockwise to increase speed for rough surfaces or for quick removal of stock and anti-clockwise to decrease speed for the smaller, delicate sanding applications.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING
The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use.  Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
SANDPAPER SELECTION Selecting the correct size, grit and type of sand paper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding. In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations. The condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.

WARNING
Do not use sander without sandpaper, doing so will damage the cushion.
Sheet/pad recommended use

ATTACHING THE DUST COLLECTION BOX
See Figure 2.
The dust collection box 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 collection  box during sanding.

1. Unplug the sander.
2. Using a slight twisting motion, firmly slide the dust collection box assembly in the blower exhaust on the sander.

OPERATION

INSTALLING SANDPAPER
Inspect sandpaper before installing. Do not use if broken or defective.
Hook and loop sandpaper
See Figure 5.

1. Unplug the sander.
2. Align holes in hook and loop type sanding disc with holes in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding disc against pad as tightly as possible.

NOTE: It is recommended that you keep the sanding disc backing pad clean to provide for best adhesion. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly with a small brush.

WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

Non-adhesive sandpaper
See Figure 6.

1. Unplug the sander.
2. Release the paper clamp. Remove used sandpaper, if any.
3. Insert the new sandpaper under the paper clamp.
4. Clamp the sandpaper in place.

TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF
See Figure 1.

• Turn on the sander: Slide the switch to “|”.
• Turn off the sander: Slide the switch to “O”.

OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 3.

1. Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander.
   WARNING
   Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the operator, causing injury.
   WARNING
   Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing serious injury.

2. Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surface is in contact with the workpiece.
   CAUTION
   Avoid damaging the motor from overheating; be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.

3. Turn on the sander and move it slowly over the workpiece.
   NOTE: Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start sander and let the motor build to its maximum speed, then gradually lower the sander onto the workpiece. Move the sander slowly across the workpiece using small circular motions.
   Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work.
   Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed.
   Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing ossible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any À nish or resin on wood may soften  from the frictional heat.
   Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as the sander’s rapid action may remove too much material, making the surface uneven.
   Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop, then remove it from workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area, remove sanding disc, then with your hand removed from vent area, turn sander on and run it free without a load to cool motor.

EMPTYING THE DUST COLLECTION BOX
See Figure 4.
For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection box when it is no more than half full. Always empty and clean the dust collection box thoroughly upon completion of  a sanding operation and before placing the sander in storage.

WARNING
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in your sander dust collection box or elsewhere and cause fire. To  reduce the risk of À re always empty your dust collection box frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust  collection box. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

1. Unplug the sander.
   WARNING
   Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

2. Remove the dust collection box from the sander.

3. Shake out the dust.

4. Reattach the dust collection box to the sander.
   NOTE: For a more thorough cleaning of the dust collection box, remove dust collection box from frame and shake out dust. Replace dust collection box over frame  then install dust collection box assembly on sander.

ORBITAL MOTION
See Figure 7.
Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing old finishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to required dimensions or for À nishing surfaces to be  painted. The sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed, allowing the sander to move easily.

LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns the user that the tool is connected and will operate when the switch is pressed.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use.  Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
WARNING
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake Å uids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.. Consequently, we do not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.

WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufÀ cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.

CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS
To ensure longer life and optimum performance, periodically clean all sanding residue and foreign materials from the scrubbing pads. This can be done simply by rinsing the  pad with warm water until all foreign aterial has been washed away. After cleaning, gently squeeze the pad to remove excess water and allow pad to dry. Always store pads and  sanding sheets Å at in a cool dry location.

CLEANING THE SANDING SHEETS
The sanding sheets that came with your sander are made to be re-used. Therefore, it is important that they be cleaned periodically to remove sanding residue and foreign  material that can accumulate over time.
To clean sanding sheets, rub the sheets with a hard rubber block. You can also use the clean rubber sole of a shoe.

WARNING
Always remove scrubbing or sanding pad from sander before cleaning. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing of as waste. The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

SYMBOL

| Safety Alert
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V| Volts
Hz| Hertz
| Alternating Current
W| Watts
no| No-load speed
min-1| Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
| Orbital diameter
| CE Conformity
| Double insulation
| Wear ear protection
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| Wear eye protection
| Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of  with household waste. Please recycle where facilities  exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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