Ryobi RPS18 User manual

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RPS18

2Original Instructions
IMPORTANT!
It is essential that you read the
instructions in this manual before
assembling, operating, and maintaining
the product.
Subject to technical modications.
Safety, performance, and dependability
have been given top priority in the design
of your palm sander.
INTENDED USE
The palm 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, plastic or similar
materials using the abrasive pads or
sheets 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.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
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.
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
■Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or 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.
■Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
■Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged

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or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
■When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
■If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable, use
a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
■Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
■Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-
position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack,
picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger
on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
■Remove any adjusting key or
wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal
injury.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
■Dress properly. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
■If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
■Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of tools allow you to
become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within
a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■Do not force the power tool. Use
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
■Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
■Disconnect the plug from the
power source and/or remove the
battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making
any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety

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measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■Store idle power tools out of
the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
■Maintain power tools and
accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
■Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
■Use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
■Keep handles and grasping
surfaces dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
■Use power tools only with
specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
■When battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal
objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
■Under abusive conditions,
liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
■Do not use a battery pack or tool
that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
■Do not expose a battery pack
or tool to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C may
cause explosion.
■Follow all charging instructions
and do not charge the battery
pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.

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SERVICE
■Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
■Never service damaged battery
packs. Service of battery packs
should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorised service
providers.
PALM SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
■Clamp workpiece with a clamping
device. Unclamped workpieces
can cause severe injury and
damage.Do 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 0°C and
40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for tool
storage is between 0°C and 40°C.
■The recommended ambient
temperature range for the charging
system during charging is between
10°C and 38°C.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■The product is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
product.
■Injuries may be caused, or
aggravated, by prolonged use of
a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods, ensure you take
regular breaks.
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 0°C
and 40°C.
■Ambient temperature range for
battery storage is between 0°C and
20°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.

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Check with the forwarding company for
further advice.
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
Safety alert
No-load speed
On
Off
Please read the instructions
carefully before starting the
machine.
Regulatory Compliance
Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed
of with household waste.
Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with
your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Parts or accessories sold
separately
Off

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On
Unlock
Lock
Without force
With force

8Know your product
Battery pack
Charger
Quick change
hook-and-loop pad
Sandpaper
Battery port
Operator’s manual
Vacuum adaptor
Vacuum port door
Insulated grasping
surface
On / Off switch
Dust port

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Palm sander
Model RPS18
Voltage 18 V
No load speed 11,000 min-1
No load orbital stroke rate 22,000 min-1
Sanding sheet surface 99.2 cm2
Orbital diameter 1.8 mm
Weight
(According to EPTA procedure 01/2014)
1.15 kg (1.5Ah) -
1.89 kg (9.0Ah)
Weight - excluding battery pack 0.7 kg
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841:
A-weighted sound pressure level LpA = 69.5 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
A-weighted sound power level LWA = 80.5 dB(A)
Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)
Wear ear protectors.
The vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined according to EN 62841:
Vibration emission value ah = 9.0 m/s2
Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2
BATTERY
Compatible battery pack (not included)
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L15A
RB18L15B
RB18L20
RB18L20A
RB18L25
RB18L25A
RB18L40
RB18L40A
RB18L50
RB18L50A
RB18L60A
RB18L90A
RB1815C
RB1820C
RB1825C
RB1840C
RB1840X
RB1850C
RB1850X
RB1860X

WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values
given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardised test and
may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment
of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool.
However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly
maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may signicantly
increase the exposure levels over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times
when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may signicantly reduce
the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise,
such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration),
and organising work patterns.

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01916000301Q-01
Imported by:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley,
VIC, 3149, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand