OPERATOR'S MANUAL COMPACT FINISHING SANDER 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) CFS1501 This new compact finishing sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the sander 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 product.
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 ................................................................................................................................. 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) No Load Speed .................................................................................................................................................... 12,000/min. Cord ............................................................................................................................................
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST When unpacking the sander: ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. ■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. 5-1/2 in.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: The sander should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. ATTACHING THE DUST BAG See Figure 3. The dust bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during sanding.
OPERATION OPERATING THE SANDER WARNING: See Figure 5. Follow these steps to operate the sander. ■ Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander. Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS WARNING: You may use the sander for the purposes listed below: ■ Sanding on wood surfaces. ■ Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces. ■ Polishing and scrubbing porcelain and metal.
OPERATION Do not force. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure, so let the sanding disc and sander do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears sanding disc and greatly reduces sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the frictional heat.
OPERATION CHANGING THE SANDING SHEETS See Figure 8. The sander is packed with sanding sheets and pads designed for a variety of uses. To change sheets, 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. Fig. 10 Fig.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS WARNING: The tool should never be connected to a power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. WARNING: To ensure longer life and optimum performance, periodically clean all sanding residue and foreign materials from the scrubbing pads.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL COMPACT FINISHING SANDER 5-1/2 in. (140 mm) CFS1501 • 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.
