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WARNING:  

When servicing use only identical Ryobi 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 damage from 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 fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based 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, as the
fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommend that this tool be used for extended
work on these types of materials. If, however, you do
work with any of these materials, it is extremely important
that you clean the tool frequently by blowing it with an air
jet.

NOTE:

  Only use this sander for sanding wood and

plastics.

MAINTENANCE

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 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.

Summary of Contents for OSS500

Page 1: ...tor safety 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 Thank you for buyin...

Page 2: ...ses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is m...

Page 3: ...ed service technician at an autho rized service center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving parts of the tool USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outd...

Page 4: ...WET SANDING Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious injury DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTR...

Page 5: ...ctions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for t...

Page 6: ...the packing materials from around the tool Lift the tool carefully from the box and place it on a level work surface NOTE The sander is heavy Ask for assistance if necessary Do not discard the packin...

Page 7: ...m tall however you can only sand material up to 3 11 16 in 93 7 mm thick The 1 2 in 12 7 mm sanding sleeve fits directly on the 1 2 in 12 7 mm spindle and requires no rubber spindle It is secured in p...

Page 8: ...nd could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury SPINDLE HEX NUT SANDING SLEEVE 1 in 25 4 mm THROAT PLATE TABLE TOP THROAT PLATE STORAGE AREA WRENCH STORAGE AREA SW...

Page 9: ...face is uniform NOTE Do not use the sander without a sanding sleeve Doing so will damage the rubber spindle Select and install the desired sanding sleeve for your particular application As mentioned p...

Page 10: ...washer down The fins help push dust through the dust exhaust port opening preventing buildup of dust Dust in this area may cause the oscillating motion to stop Always use the lower spindle washer with...

Page 11: ...The fins help push dust through the dust exhaust port opening preventing buildup of dust Dust in this area may cause the oscillating motion to stop Always use the lower spindle washer with all sanding...

Page 12: ...face Place the sander back on the work surface aligning the holes in the base with the holes in the work surface NOTE If the sander does not appear to be stable make sure the rubber stabilizers are in...

Page 13: ...control of the workpiece COLLECTING DUST See Figure 10 A dust exhaust port is provided to help keep dust to a minimum It is located under the table top on the back of the sander The end of a standard...

Page 14: ...r are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommend that thi...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...VE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER OSS500 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has t...

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