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Manual RIDGID R2740

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  • RIDGID R2740 - page 1

    SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our belt sander has been engineered and manufactur ed to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operato ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 2

    2 This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety , performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.  Introduction ................................................................................................................. ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 3

    3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury . The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below r efers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AR ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 4

    4  When servicing a power tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. U s e o f unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, saw ing, g ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 5

    5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 6

    6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury . Indicat ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 7

    7 DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cor d. All exposed metal parts ar e isolated from the inter nal metal motor components with protecting i n s u l a t i o n . D o u b l e in s u l a t e d t o o l s d o n o t ne e d to b e grounded. ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 8

    8 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Belt Size .......................................................... 3 in. x 18 in. Sanding Surface ............................................... 17.5 sq. in. No Load Speed ...................................... 400 - 950 ft./min. DUST BAG TRACKING SCREW SANDING BEL T REAR HANDLE BEL T TENSION RELEASE LEVER DRIVE ROLLER ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 9

    9 KNOW YOUR BEL T SANDER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requir es an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’ s manual as wel l as a kno wle dge of the pro jec t you ar e attem pting . Bef ore use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. BEL T TENSION RELEASE LEVER T ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 10

    10 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failur e to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possib ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 11

    11 V ARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL See Figure 2. The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slowest) to F (fastest) , designed to allow operator control of belt speed. T o increase belt speed, turn the variable speed control dial to a higher setting. T ur n to a lower setting to dec r ease bel t spe ed. Refe r to the char t on pag e 10 for pr op ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 12

    12 TO INST ALL/CHANGE SANDING BEL T See Figures 5 - 6.  Unplug the sander .  Position sander as shown. WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of front roller and spring mechanism at all times. Failure to do so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing possible serious injury . Belt tension must be r eleased in order to install and ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 13

    13 LOCKING ON THE SANDER See Figure 7. The lock-on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in the ON position. Locking the switch trigger on allows you to operate the sander for extended periods of time. If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the sander is accidentally disconnected from the power supply , disengage the lock-on ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 14

    14 WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal . Using the dust collectio n bag when sandi ng metal creates a fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to serious personal injury . DUST BAG See Figure 9. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander . It should be installed over the exhaust hole located on ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 15

    15 MANUALL Y ADJUSTING SANDING BEL T TRACKING See Figure 11. This sander featur es an automatic tracking system designe d to keep the san din g belt cent er ed. If edg e sandi ng is desir ed, manual adjustment of the belt will be necessary . T o manually adjust belt position:  Connect the sander to power supply.  Set the variable speed ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 16

    16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID ® replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. 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. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoi ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 17

    17 TIMING BEL T REPLACEMENT See Figure 13 .  Unplug the sander.  Remove dust bag.  Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructio ns on page 12 to remove sanding belt. NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process of installing a new timing belt.  Remove belt cover screw and belt cover.  Force old timing be ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 18

    18 NOTES ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 19

    19 W ARRANTY Pro of of pu rch as e m us t b e p res en t ed wh en req ue st i ng warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be dir ected to One W ...

  • RIDGID R2740 - page 20

    20 987000-120 7-26-07 (REV :00) Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .ridgid.com. The model num ...

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