RYOBI EPS80RS 80W Palm Sander User Manual

RYOBI EPS80RS 80W Palm Sander

DESCRIPTION

1. Switch trigger
2. Quick change hook and loop pad
3. Dust collection box
4. Sand paper
5. Live tool indicator
6. Cover
7. Finger pad
8. Lock

SPECIFICATIONS

• Voltage                230 V – 240 V 50 Hz
• Power                  80 W
• Orbital minute    12000 min-1
• Weight                0.95 kg

WARNING
Do not throw sanding dust on an open fi re because materials in fine 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.

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

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR COMPACT FINISHING SANDER
See Figure 1.
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
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control located near the front of the motor housing.
QUICK CHANGE HOOK AND LOOP PAD
The hook and loop design allows for quick change of sanding sheets and scrubbing pads. It also enables you to easily clean and reuse them.
CIRCULAR SANDING ACTION
The oscillating action of your sander produces very quick, small circular motion of the sanding pad. The motion is ideal for producing a fi ne fi nished grain or, when using the scrubbing pad, removing light rust, paint and other build up from the work surface.
DUST COLLECTION BOX
The dust box attaches to the sander and keeps dust to a minimum.

ASSEMBLY

SANDING DISC SELECTION
Selecting the correct size, grit and type of sand paper is extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded fi nish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives, such as fl int and garnet are too soft for economical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and fi ner grit will produce the best fi nish 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 fi ner grit used for fi nishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.

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.

Sheet/pad recommended
use 80-grit sanding sheet      Coarse sanding
120-grit sanding sheet          Light sanding
150-grit sanding sheet          Light sanding

ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP SANDING DISCS
See Figure 2.

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 : Hook and loop type sanding discs can be reused for the life of the sanding abrasive. 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.

ATTACHING THE DUST BOX
See Figure 3.The dust 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 box during sanding.

• Unplug the sander.
• Using a slight twisting motion, fi rmly slide dust box assembly in blower exhaust on sander.

WARNING
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use the sander for the purposes listed below:

• Sanding on wood surfaces
• Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces
• Polishing and scrubbing porcelain and metal

CAUTION
Keep the cord away from the sanding pad and position the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other objects during sanding.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the products. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

OPERATION

TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF
See Figure 4. Turn on the sander: Push the on/off switch to the left.
Turn off the sander: Push the on/off switch to the right.

OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 5.

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 possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any fi 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.

CORNERS AND CREVICES
See Figure 6.For detail sanding such as corners and crevices, use the tip of the sanding pad with small back and forth motions.

EMPTYING THE DUST BOX
See Figure 7.For more efficient operation, empty the dust box when it is no more than half full. This will permit the air to fl ow through the box better. Always empty and clean the dust 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 box or elsewhere and cause fi re. To reduce the risk of fi re, always empty your dust box frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust box. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

1. Unplug the sander.
2. Remove the dust box from the sander.
3. Shake out the dust.
4. Reattach the dust box to the sander.

NOTE : For a more thorough cleaning of the dust box, remove dust box from frame, and shake out dust. Replace dust box over frame then install dust box assembly on sander.
CHANGING THE SANDING SHEETS
See Figure 8.The sander is packed with sanding sheets and pads designed for a variety of uses. To change sheets, simply pull the used sheet off the base and attach the desired sheet by pressing the sheet or pad onto the base of the sander.
USING THE FINGER PAD
See Figure 9.

1. Open the finger pad cover.
2. Lower the finger pad and lock it in place.
3. Close the finger pad cover

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

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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Electric tools used on fi berglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fi berglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool 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 suffi 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 material 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 fl 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. 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.
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient 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 material 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 fl 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.

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

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