Ryobi RS240 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Random Orbit Sander
Model RS240
DOUBLE INSULATED
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RANDOM ORBIT SANDER.
Your new Random Orbit Sander 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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new sander.
PaycloseattentiontotheRulesforSafeOperation,Warnings,andCautions.Ifyouuseyoursanderproperlyandonlyforwhat
it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS:
Sanding disc diameter 5 in. (127 mm)
No load speed 12,500 opm
Diameter of orbit 3/32 in. (2.5 mm)
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
2.4 Amperes
Net Weight 2.75 lbs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
■Product Specifications ........................................................................................................1
■Table Of Contents...............................................................................................................2
■Rules For Safe Operation................................................................................................2-4
■Features..............................................................................................................................5
■Unpacking and Operation................................................................................................6-9
■Optional Accessories..........................................................................................................9
■Maintenance .....................................................................................................................10
■Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................12
DOUBLE INSULATION
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.Doubleinsulatedtoolsdonotneedtobegrounded.
IMPORTANT
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme
careand knowledgeof thesystemand shouldbeperformed
onlybyaqualifiedservicetechnician.Forservicewesuggest
you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only
identical Ryobi replacement parts.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the
user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's
internal wiring. Observe all normal safety precautions
related to avoiding electrical shock.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read
operator's manual carefully. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
5. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
All visitors should wear safety glasses and be
kept a safe distance from work area. Do not
let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-
up place - out of the reach of children.
8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don't use tool for purpose not intended - for
example - A circular saw should never be
used for cutting tree limbs or logs.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught
in the tool's moving parts and cause personal
injury. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair and keep it from being drawn into nearby
air vents.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of
operation.
14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
15. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work. It's safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate the tool.
16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Do not use while
standing on a ladder or unstable support.
17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
18. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing or
adjusting attachments, blades, bits, cutters,
sandpaper, etc., all tools should be
disconnected from power supply.
19. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
thatkeys andadjusting wrenchesare removed
from tool before turning it on.
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't
carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS
IN GOOD CONDITION. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at
least 16 is recommended for an extension
cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord
exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Lookforthissymboltopointoutimportantsafetyprecautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords suitable for use outdoors.
Outdoor approved cords are marked with
the suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A or
SJOW-A.
23. NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER
SANDER FOR WET SANDING OR LIQUID
POLISHING. Failure to comply can result in
electrical shock causing serious injury or
worse.
24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SANDING
AREA.
25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite fumes.
26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY
and if damaged, have repaired at your nearest
authorized service center. Stay constantly
aware of cord location.
27. INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI-
CALLY and replace if damaged.
28. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a
clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or
any strong solvents to clean your tool.
29. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing
and use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired. Do not rush.
30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this instruction manual.
31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorized service
center.
32. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from
lumber before sanding.
33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operatetool whileunder theinfluence ofdrugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS.
35. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF
with padlocks, master switches, or by
removing starter keys.
36. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this tool has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
37. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them
frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this tool. If you loan someone
this tool, loan them these instructions also.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defectsorotherreproductiveharm.Someexamples
of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
speciallydesignedtofilteroutmicroscopicparticles.

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KNOW YOUR SANDER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate your sander until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious injury.
SWITCH
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn
your sander ON, depress the switch button as shown in
Figure1.Depresstheswitchbuttonintheoppositedirection
to turn your sander OFF.
Yoursander has a comfortable palm grip that provides easy
handlingandpositivecontroland issuitableforsanding with
coarse, medium, and fine grit sanding disc.
CONVERSION PAD
Converts the standard sanding pad from use with pressure
sensitivesandingdiscsforusewithvelcrotypesandingdiscs.
FEATURES
RANDOM ORBIT
The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding
movements by combining orbital and turning motion. These
overlapping sanding movements provide fast cutting action
with excellent sanding results.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your sander has a precision built electric motor. It should be
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause
a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the
power supply.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your sander to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■Sanding on wood surfaces.
■Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.
DUST BAG ASSEMBLY Fig. 1
ON
SANDING DISC
BACKING PAD
OFF
SWITCH BUTTON
I0
The operation of any sander can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields.
GLASSES
SAFETY
WEAR YOUR
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
WARNING:

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UNPACKING
■Carefully remove the sander, and accessories from box.
Makesureallitemslisted inthePackingList areincluded.
■Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyouhavecarefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated sander.
■Examine all parts and accessories to make sure that no
breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged
partshould be replaced before attempting to use the tool.
PACKING LIST
Sanding Disc (quantity 3)
Conversion Pad (for velcro type sanding discs)
Dust Bag Assembly
Warranty Card
Operator's Manual
OPERATION
The backing pad on your sander provides the capability to
use sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive back-
ing material. You also receive a conversion pad which al-
lows use of sanding discs with velcro type backing material.
WARNING:
Your sander should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
assemblingorreplacingsandingdisc,cleaning,orwhennot
in use. Disconnecting your sander will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
TO ATTACH PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE
SANDING DISC
See Figure 2.
■Unplug your sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■Carefully peel paper backing from the pressure sensitive
adhesive type sanding disc.
■Align holes in sanding disc with holes in backing pad,
then carefully press sticky side of disc against pad as
tight as possible.
NOTE: Holes in sanding disc must line up with holes in
the backing pad in order for the dustless feature of your
sander to function properly.
NOTE: It is recommended that you clean backing pad
occasionally by brushing lightly with a small brush. Dust
build-up on backing pad could cause sanding disc not to
stick properly.
Fig. 2
ADHESIVE
SANDING DISC
BACKING
PAD
SANDING DISC SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding disc is an
extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded
finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic
abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives,
such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in
power sanding.
Ingeneral,coarsegritwillremovethemostmaterialandfiner
gritwill producethe bestfinish inallsanding operations.The
condition of the surface to be sanded will determine which
grit will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse
grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may
thenbeusedtoremovescratches leftbythe coarsergritand
finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always continue
sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.

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OPERATION
REMOVINGSANDINGDISCBEFORESTORAGE
Do not store your sander with the sanding disc installed.
Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive
adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing
pad and sanding disc.
Removing the sanding disc soon after you have finished a
sanding operation avoids letting the adhesive set up. If the
sandingdisc is lefton the backing padfor an extendedperiod
of time after use, the adhesive will set up and cause the
sanding disc to become difficult to remove.
It may also tear when removing. When this situation occurs,
it becomes difficult to clean the backing pad for the next
sanding disc.
NOTE: If you forget to remove the sanding disc after a
sanding operation, sand for a few minutes to soften the
adhesivebacking before attempting to remove sanding disc.
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.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■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.
■Align holes in velcro type sanding disc with holes in
conversion pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding
disc against pad as tight as possible.
NOTE: Velcro type sanding discs can be reused for the
life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that you
keep the sanding disc backing and the conversion pad
clean to provide the best attachment. Clean occasionally
by brushing lightly with a small brush.
DUSTLESS SANDING
See Figures 3 and 4.
Thedust bag assembly provides a dust collection systemfor
your sander. It can be installed by slipping it over the blower
exhaust with a twisting motion. Sanding dust is drawn up
throughtheholesofthesandingdisctocollectinthedustbag
during sanding operation.
NOTE:Formoreefficientoperation,emptydustbagwhenno
more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the
bag better.
WARNING:
To prevent the possibility of sanding dust or foreign
objectsbeingthrownintoyourfaceoreyes,neverattempt
touseyoursanderwithoutthedustbagproperlyinstalled.
Sanding dust or foreign objects being thrown into your
face could result in possible serious personal injury.
Fig. 3
BLOWER EXHAUST
SANDER
DUST BAG
Fig. 4
BLOWER EXHAUST

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ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM
Whensanding for anextended period of time,you can easily
attachthedustcollectionsystemofyoursandertoavacuum.
TO ATTACH:
See Figure 5.
■Unplug your sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■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.
WARNING:
When sander is not connected to vacuum, always install
dust bag back on sander. Failure to do so could cause
sandingdustorforeignobjectstobethrownintoyourface
or eyes which could result in possible serious injury.
EXTENSION CORDS
Theuseofanyextensioncordwillcausesomelossofpower.
To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool from
overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to
carry the current the tool will draw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 isrecommended for
an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.
CAUTION:
Keep extension cords away from the sanding area and
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, etc., during sanding.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replaceimmediately.Neverusetoolwithadamagedcord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.
OPERATION
VACUUM HOSE Fig. 5
WARNING:
Donotusethisproductasacomponentofotherproducts.
Also, do not use attachments or accessories not
recommended for use with this product. Any such use
could result in possible serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
To ensure proper brake operation after extended use,
periodically check its operation by removing the sanding
disc and running your sander without load (off the
workpiece). The backing pad should not take longer
than 6 seconds to stop. If it takes longer than 6 seconds
to stop, return the sander to your nearest RYOBI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating
sander. They could get caught in moving parts causing
serious injury. Keep head away from sander and sanding
area. Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious
injury.
WARNING:
Before connecting your sander to power supply source,
alwayschecktobesuretheswitchisnotinON position.
Failuretodosocould resultinaccidentalstarting ofyour
sander resulting in possible serious injury.

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PREPARING FOR OPERATION
CAUTION:
Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.
SANDING
See Figures 6 and 7.
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from
moving under your sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator
causing injury.
Placesanderonworkpiecesothatallofsandingdiscsurface
is in contact with workpiece. Start your sander and move it
slowlyoverworkpiecemakingsuccessivepassesinparallell
lines, circles, or crosswise movements. Upon completion of
sandingoperation,turnsanderoffandwaituntilsandingdisc
comes to a complete stop before removing from workpiece.
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. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long
as the sander's rapid action may remove too much material,
making the surface uneven.
Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the
motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding
disc comes to a complete stop, then remove it from
workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area, remove
sanding disc, then with your hand removed from vent area,
turn sander on and run it free without a load to cool motor.
OPERATION
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
The following recommended accessories are current and were available at the time this manual was printed:
4601500 15 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600040 40 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600060 60 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600080 80 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600100 100 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Flush sanding can be performed with your sander. As
shown in Figure 7, the front edge of your sander allows
flush sanding. Upon completion of sanding operation, turn
sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete
stop before removing from workpiece.
4600150 150 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600220 220 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600320 320 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600600 600 Grit Sanding Disc 5 Per Pack
4600503 Conversion Pad 2 Per Pack
All individual sanding grits are available in handy five sheet packs.

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MAINTENANCE
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
DUST BAG
DUST BAG FRAME
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY
See Figures 8 and 9.
Aspreviouslymentioned,formoreefficientoperation,empty
dust bag when no more than half full. This will permit the air
to flow through the bag better.
TO EMPTY DUST BAG:
■Unplug your sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious personal injury.
■Remove dust bag from sander and shake out dust. See
Figure 8.
■Foramorethoroughcleaningofthedustbag,removedust
bagfrom frame, as shown in figure 9, and shake out dust.
■Replace dust bag over frame then install dust bag on
sander.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports
cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has
been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended
that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass
material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. During
any use on fiberglass it is extremely important that the tool
is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shieldsduringpowertooloperationorwhenblowingdust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,nofurtherlubrication
is required.

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NOTES

972000-388
7-00 Printed in U.S.A.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Random Orbit Sander
Model RS240
Double Insulated
• SERVICE
Nowthatyouhavepurchasedyourtool,shouldaneedeverexistforrepairpartsorservice,
simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all
pertinentfactswhenyoucallorvisit.Pleasereferto theServiceCenterinsertorcall1-800-
525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi
Authorized Service Center.
• MODEL NO.AND SERIAL NO.
The model number and serial number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the
motor housing.
Please record the serial number in the space provided below.
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
RYOBI AMERICA CORP.
1424 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207
Phone [phone]
RYOBI CANADA INC.
Post Office Box 910
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2
Phone [phone]
RS240
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION
Whenusingapowertoolataconsiderabledistancefromapower
source,be sure to use anextension cord that has the capacity to
handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of
power. Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size re-
quiredinanextensioncord.Onlyroundjacketedcordsshouldbe
used.
Whenworking with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is
designedforoutsideuse.Thisisindicatedby the letters "WA" on
the cord's jacket.
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed
wires and cut or worn insulation.
**Ampere rating
(on tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 16 14 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 —
CAUTION:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the
cord so that it will not get caught on workpiece, tools, or other
obstructions while you are working with a power tool.
**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.