RYOBI RDP18-0 Cordless Detail Polisher Instruction Manual

RDP18-0 Cordless Detail Polisher

RDP18

Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating the product.
Subject to technical modification
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your polisher/sander.

INTENDED USE

The polisher/sander is intended to be used only by adults who have read and understood the instructions and warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible for their actions.
The product is intended for polishing and buffi ng vehicles, boats, RVs, personal watercraft, motorcycles, hardwood floors, and large furniture
The product is designed for sanding on wood or metal surfaces. Only appropriate sanding paper as described in the product specifi cations section of this manual should be fitted to the product.
The product is intended for dry use only. Do not use the product for wet applications.
The product is designed for two-handed handheld use. The product is not to be mounted onto a workbench.
The product is intended for consumer use only.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

POLISHER/SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR SANDING OR  POLISHING OPERATIONS:

• This power tool is intended to function as a sander or polisher. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• Operations such as grinding, wire brushing, hole- cutting or cutting-off are not to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.

• Do not convert this power tool to operate in a way which is not specifically designed and specified by the tool manufacturer. Such a conversion may result in a loss of control and cause serious personal injury.

• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and specified by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

• The dimensions of the accessory mounting must fit the dimensions of the mounting hardware of the power tool. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires.
  If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
  The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various applications. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by the particular application. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on the direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the power tool and position your body and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
• Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
• Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
• Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade, segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control. Safety Warnings specific for Sanding Operations
• Use proper sized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending too far beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback. Safety Warnings specific for Polishing Operations
• Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.

Additional safety warnings

• Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
• Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.
• Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is between 0°C and 40°C.
• Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between 0°C and 40°C.
• The recommended ambient temperature range for the charging system during charging is between 10°C and 38°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

• The product is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
• To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleachcontaining products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
• Ambient temperature range for battery during use is between 0°C and 40°C.
• Ambient temperature range for battery storage is between 0°C and 20°C.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 83.

1. Hi-Lo speed switch
2. Spindle lock button
3. Side handle socket
4. Spindle
5. Trigger lock switch
6. Trigger
7. Handle, insulated gripping surface
8. LED light
9. Battery port
10. Operator’s manual
11. Side handle| 12. 2” Sandpaper 400 / 800 / 1200 /1500 / 2000 grit
13. 3” Wool elastic bonnet
14. 3” Black polishing foam pad
15. 3” Yellow polishing foam pad
16. 3” Polishing back pad
17. 2” Hoop-and-loop pad
18. 2” Sanding back pad
19. Compound/scratch remover
20. Microfibre cloth
21. Battery pack
22. Charger
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MAINTENANCE

• The product should never be connected to a power supply when assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
• When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• 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.
• Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
• For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by an authorised service centre.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from the equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to the reuse and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium, and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable and recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and the human health if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personal data from waste equipment, if any.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

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Battery and charger

Compatible battery
packs (not included)| RB18..
Compatible chargers
(not included)| BCL1418..H
RC18..
Product
specifications
Polisher/Sander
Model|
Voltage|
Buffing pad size
Sanding pad size
No-load speed
Weight (According to EPTA procedure 01/2014)
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841:
A-weighted sound pressure level
Uncertainty K
A-weighted sound power level
Uncertainty K
Wear ear protectors.
The vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 62841:
Vibration emission data
Polishing mode
3″ Yellow polishing foam pad (P/N: 317692001)
Uncertainty K
3″ Black polishing foam pad (P/N: 317691001)
Uncertainty K
3″ Wool elastic bonnet (P/N: 317690001)
Uncertainty K
Disc sanding mode
2″ Sandpaper: 400 / 800 / 1200 / 1500 / 2000 grit (P/N: 319258005)
Uncertainty K

WARNING
The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organising work patterns.

RYOBI WARRANTY APPLICATION CONDITIONS

In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a warranty as stated below.

1. The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.

2. There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools (AC/DC) the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for extended warranty is clearly displayed in stores and / or on packaging and is contained within the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newlyacquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase.
   The end user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions.
   The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty.

3. The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or has been incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty does not apply to:
   – any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of maintenance
   – any product that has been altered or modified
   – any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed
   – any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
   – any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate
   – any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised warranty service centre or without prior authorisation by Techtronic Industries
   – any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency)
   – any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances
   – normal wear and tear spare parts
   – inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
   – use of non-approved accessories or parts
   – Power tool accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately, including but not limited to screw driver bits, drill bits, abrasive discs, sand paper and blades, lateral guide, etc.
   – Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to service & maintenance kits, carbon brushes, bearings, chuck, SDS drill bit attachment or reception, power cord, auxiliary handle, transport carry case, sanding plate, dust bag, dust exhaust tube, felt washers, impact wrench pins & springs, etc.

4. For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorised service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.

5. A repair / replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged parts or products become our property. In some countries delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the purchase of the product remain unaffected

6. This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Outside these areas, please contact your authorised RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
Any request or issue with the product can be addressed to your local authorised service centres (visit www.ryobitools.eu) or directly to: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max Eyth Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany. Please state the serial number and product type printed on the label.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Polisher / Sander
Brand: RYOBI | Manufacturer 1 | Model number 2 |  Serial number range 3
We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product mentioned below fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following European Directives, European Regulations and harmonised standards 4 Authorised to compile the technical file: 5
GB-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer: Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product mentioned below
Polisher / Sander
Brand: RYOBI
Model number: RDP18
Serial number range: 48628101000001 – 48628101999999
fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following Regulations: S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended), S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended), S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended) and that the following designated standards have been used:
BS EN 55014-1:2021, BS EN 55014-2:2021,
BS EN 62841-1:2015, BS EN 62841-2-3:2021+A11:2021,
BS EN IEC 63000:2018

Todd Chipner
Vice President, Quality – Asia
Winnenden, Sep. 25, 2022
Authorised to compile the technical file:
Techtronic Industries (UK) Ltd
Parkway
Marlow Bucks SL7 1YL
UK
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.

Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10,  71364 Winnenden, Germany
Techtronic Industries (UK) Ltd
Parkway Marlow Bucks SL7 1YL
UK 961075750-01

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