View source for Rigid Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander

Location:  [[Wood Zone]]  [[File:Ridgid-spindle-sanders-eb4424-64 1000.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Rigid Oscillating Edge/Belt Sander]]

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=General Policies for the Rigid Oscillating Edge/Belt Sander=

Wear safety glasses and a dust mask
Connect dust collection to the sander

No ferrous metal allowed. You may sand plastic, fiberglass, wood, aluminum. Be aware of this should you not want to cross contaminate your material. 

The lock knob tends to get tight after a while. It is safe to use a pair of channel lock pliers with a towel over the knob to loosen it. 


=Equipment Features=

Removable oscillating belt sanding attachment

multiple oscillating spindle sizes

locking stops for common angles



=Useful References=

Rigid Oscillating Edge/Belt Sander manual [https://cdn2.ridgid.com/resources/media?key=b1880e8c-c2f7-40fc-a52a-cbc425e8eb92&languageCode=en&countryCode=US&type=document]

How to change spindles or swap the belt for a spindle

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=Maintenance=

Regular maintenance will be undertaken by the POC. Please clean off any dust / debris once finished using the sander.


If a sanding spindle or belt is not working well it may need to be cleaned or replaced. Please notify the POC.