Ryobi RROS18 Manual Download

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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your random orbital sander.

INTENDED USE

The random orbital 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 sanding and

nishing metal,

wood, plastics, or similar materials using the abrasive pads
provided.
The product should only be used in well-ventilated areas.
The product is designed for dry sanding only. Do not use
for wet sanding.
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,

re and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

■

Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.

not hold the material you are sanding by hand.

■

Do not use sanding paper larger than needed.

Extra

paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause
serious lacerations.

■

Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
between

°C and

°C.

■

Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between

°C and

°C.

■

The recommended ambient temperature range for the
charging system during charging is between

°C and

°C.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

■

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 bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.

■

Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
between

°C and

°C.

■

Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
between

°C and

°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 57.

1. Battery port
2.  Insulated grasping surface
3.  On / Off switch
4. Dust port
5.  Quick change hook-and-loop pad
6. Sandpaper
7. Dust bag
8. Operator’s manual
9. Battery pack
10. Charger

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, petroleum-
based 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

Safety alert

No-load speed

Off

Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.

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