OPERATOR'S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander RS2418 DOUBLE INSULATED Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator 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 before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi tool.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Specific Safety Rules ............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw.
FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Sanding Pad Length ....................................................................................................................................... 5 in. (127 mm) No Load Speed .................................................................................................................................................... 12,500/min. Diameter of orbit .............................................................................................................................
ASSEMBLY The backing pad on your sander provides the capability to use sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive backing material. You also receive a conversion pad which allows use of sanding discs with velcro type backing material. ADHESIVE SANDING DISC SANDING DISC SELECTION BACKING PAD Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding disc is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
ASSEMBLY TO ATTACH CONVERSION PAD AND VELCRO TYPE SANDING DISC The conversion pad provided with your sander has a pressure sensitive adhesive backing material. It is applied by the same method as pressure sensitive adhesive paper. Unplug your sander. Carefully peel paper backing from the conversion pad and align with holes in backing pad. Firmly press sticky side of conversion pad against backing pad. Your sander is now ready to use velcro type sanding discs.
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust collection system of your sander to a vacuum. TO ATTACH: See Figure 5. Unplug your sander. Remove dust bag from sander. Attach vacuum hose to blower exhaust as shown in Figure 5. NOTE: Vacuum hose fits inside blower exhaust. Connect sander and vacuum to power supply. VACUUM HOSE Fig. 5 WARNING: When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install dust bag back on sander.
OPERATION CAUTION: To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) Sanding on wood surfaces. Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces. TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF To turn the sander ON, depress the switch button as shown in Figure 1. Depress the switch button in the opposite direction to turn the sander OFF. Fig. 6 SANDING See Figures 6 and 7.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The tool should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or replacing sanding disc, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting your sander can prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed: 4601500 15 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600150 150 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600040 40 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600220 220 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600060 60 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600320 320 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600080 80 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600600 600 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 4600100 100 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack 46
OPERATOR'S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander RS2418 Double Insulated • SERVICE 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. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
