Ryobi CFS1500 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
COMPACT FINISHING SANDER
MODEL CFS1500

DOUBLE INSULATED

SPECIFICATIONS:

Sanding Pad Length 5.5 in. (140 mm)
No Load Speed 12,000 opm
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC

.80 Amperes

Net Weight 2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SANDER.

Y our new 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.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your sander properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so that we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying a Ryobi sander.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Table of Contents and Introduction ................................................................................................................2

■ Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................3-5

■ Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

■ Features......................................................................................................................................................6-7

■ Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................7

■ Operation ....................................................................................................................................................8-9

■ Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................10

■ Notes............................................................................................................................................................ 11

■ Parts Ordering / Service/Extension Cord Caution........................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION

Your sander has many features for making sanding
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this sander making it easy to
maintain and operate.

CAUTION:

Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new sander. Pay close attention to
the Rules for Safe Operation and all Safety Alert Symbols
including Danger, Warning, and Caution. If you use
your sander properly and only for what it is intended,
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

WARNING:

WEAR

YOUR

SAFETY

FORESIGHT IS BETTER

GLASSES

THAN NO SIGHT

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. Always
wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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.

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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.

■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

■ Double insulated tools are equipped with 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 a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for

the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.

■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.

■ Don’t 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 to carry
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately . Damaged cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

■ When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords

are rated for outdoor use and reduce 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 tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

■ Dress properly . Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry .

Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry ,

or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch

or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a

rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding

the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.

■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it is designed.

■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.

■ Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures

reduce risk of starting the tool accidentally.

■ Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrained users.

■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained tools.

■ Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may

be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

GENERAL SAFETY RULES (cont’d)

SERVICE

■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by

unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement
parts. Follow instructions in Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow

Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the tool may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”

wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.

■ 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.

■ Keep hands away from sanding area.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE

OPERATION

■ 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.

■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-glasses
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses.

■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty.

■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.

■ 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 gauge number, the heavier the
cord.

■ Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have
repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay
constantly aware of cord location.

■ 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.

■ Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
sanding.

■ 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.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and

• chromium from chemically-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 specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

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