Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P400 Ryobi
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 18 VOL T CORNER CA T™ FINISH SANDER P400 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our Corner Cat™ Finish Sander has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety .
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .....................................
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Ke ep you r w or k a re a c le a n an d w el l l it .
4 5 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may con- tact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool.
4 5 n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 V olt DC Orbits Per Minute ...
8 9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR CORNER CA T™ FINISH SANDER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ON (I) / OFF (O) SWITCH The ON (I) / OFF (O) slide switch is located on the front of the tool.
10 11 OPERA TION NOTE: Batteries will not r each full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by rechar ging) for them to become fully charged. CHARGING A COOL BA TTERY P ACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on char ger will come on.
10 11 Fig. 3 OPERA TION CHARGING A HOT BA TTERY P ACK When using the tool continuously , the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. Y ou should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to rechar ge.
12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 4 Fig. 5 SANDING SHEET WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- fore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. SANDING SHEET AND P AD SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 6 WORKPIECE OPERA TING THE SANDER See Figure 6 - 7. n Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander. WARNING: Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towar ds the operator , causing injury . WARNING: Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area.
14 15 CHANGING SANDING SHEETS AND P ADS See Figure 8. The sander is packed with sanding sheets and scrubbing pads designed for a variety of uses. T o change sheets and pads, 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 .
14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
16 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com 983000-622 6-05 • SER VICE 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 .
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