Ryobi Sander CFS1500 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
COMPACT FINISHING SANDER  
MODEL CFS1500  
DOUBLE INSULATED  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Sanding Pad Length  
5.5 in. (140 mm)  
12,000 opm  
No Load Speed  
Rating  
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC  
.80 Amperes  
Net Weight  
2.0 lbs. (0.9 kg)  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI SANDER.  
Your 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.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
PERSONAL SAFETY  
GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
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.  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all  
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire  
and/or 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WORK AREA  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
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  
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.  
any way. Double insulation  
the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power  
supply system.  
eliminates the need for  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
(A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eye-glasses  
have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety  
glasses.  
• lead from lead-based paints,  
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the  
operation is dusty.  
• chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during  
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvaries, dependingonhow  
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  
masksthatarespeciallydesignedtofilteroutmicroscopic  
particles.  
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  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SYMBOLS  
NAME  
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION  
SYMBOL  
Volts  
Voltage  
Current  
V
A
Amperes  
Hz  
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
min  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Rotational speed, at no load  
Direct Current  
n
o
No Load Speed  
Designates Double Insulated Construction  
Tools  
Class II Construction  
.../min  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits  
etc. per minute  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Indicates danger, warning or caution. It  
means attention!!! You safety is involved.  
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.  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR SANDER  
CIRCULAR SANDING ACTION  
See Figure 1.  
Your sander uses very quick, small circular motions to  
remove material. The motion is ideal for producing a fine  
finished grain or, when using the scrubbing pad, removing  
light rust, paint and other build up from the work surface.  
Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself  
with all operating features and safety requirements.  
WARNING:  
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.  
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.  
SWITCH  
APPLICATIONS  
(USE ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES LISTED BELOW)  
Sanding on wood surfaces.  
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn  
your sander ON, depress the switch button as shown in  
Figure 1. Depress the switch button in the opposite direction  
to turn your sander OFF.  
VELCRO® PAD  
Hook and loop design allows for quick change of sanding  
sheets and scrubbing pads and also enables you to reuse  
them.  
Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.  
Polishing and scrubbing metal and tile.  
CAUTION:  
Keep the cord away from the sanding area and position  
it so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or other  
objects during sanding.  
TRIANGULAR SANDING SHEETS  
The top two-thirds of each sanding sheet is a detachable  
triangle that can be rotated to extend sheet life and promote  
even wear.  
MOTOR HOUSING  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
CONTOURED PALM GRIP  
6-FOOT POWER CORD  
ON  
OFF  
BASE PAD  
TRIANGULAR  
SANDING SHEET  
Fig. 1  
*VELCRO® is a registered trademark of VELCRO U.S.A. Inc.  
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FEATURES  
DOUBLE INSULATION  
WARNING:  
Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. This means you  
are separated from the tool’s electrical system by two  
complete sets of electrical insulation. This extra layer of  
insulation is intended to protect the user from electrical shock  
due to a break in the wiring insulation. All exposed metal  
parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components  
with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need  
to be grounded.  
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.  
UNPACKING  
Your sander has been shipped completely assembled and  
ready for use. See Figure 2. Inspect it carefully to make  
sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest  
authorized service center to obtain replacement parts before  
attempting to operate sander.  
WARNING:  
To prevent accidental starting or electrical shock that  
could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble  
all parts to your sander before connecting it to power  
supply. Sander should never be connected to power  
supply when you are assembling parts, making  
adjustments, installing or removing sanding sheets,  
cleaning, or when not in use.  
Carefully lift sander from the carton and place it on a level  
work surface.  
Do not discard the packing materials until you have  
carefully inspected the sander, identified all parts, and  
satisfactorily operated your new sander.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate your  
sander until the parts are replaced. Failure to do so could  
result in possible serious personal injury.  
PACKING LIST:  
1. Sander  
2. Light Scrubbing pad (White) (1)  
3
3. Heavy Duty Scrubbing pad (Red) (1)  
4. Polishing pad (Gray) (1)  
5. 60-grit sanding sheets (2)  
6. 120-grit sanding sheets (3)  
7. 240-grit sanding sheets (2)  
1
5
8. Operator’s Manual (1)  
(Not shown)  
9. Warranty and Registration Card (1)  
2
(Not shown)  
4
6
7
Fig. 2  
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OPERATION  
ATTACH SANDING SHEET/SCRUBBING PAD  
WARNING:  
Align the bottom of the sanding sheet or scrubbing pad with  
the bottom base of your sander. Working your way up to the  
tip of the base, press the sheet firmly onto the base pad.  
See Figure 3.  
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
SELECT THE PROPER SANDING SHEET/  
SCRUBBING PAD  
Selecting the correct size grit and type sanding sheet 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.  
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and  
finer grit will produce the best finish in all sanding 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 then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser  
grit and finer grit used for finishing of the surface. Always  
continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform.  
Fig. 3  
When correctly positioned, the outer edges of the sanding  
sheet or scrubbing pad will line up with outer edges of the  
base pad.  
Sheet/Pad  
Recommended Use  
Paint and rust removal  
Light scrubbing and cleaning  
Polishing finished surfaces  
Coarse sanding  
Red scrubbing pad  
White scrubbing pad  
Polishing pad  
To replace sanding sheets or scrubbing pads, simply pull  
the old sheet or pad off the base pad and attach a new one  
as described above.  
ROTATING THE SANDING SHEETS  
60-grit sanding sheet  
120-grit sanding sheet  
240-grit sanding sheet  
The majority of wear in a precision sanding application occurs  
at the tip of the sanding sheet. The unique design of the  
sanding sheets and scrubbing pads allows you to detach  
and rotate the top two thirds of each and extend the life of  
the pad or sheet.  
Light sanding  
Finish sanding  
WARNING:  
To rotate the top of the pad or sheet, simply remove the top  
two thirds along the perforation. Rotate the pad or sheet so  
that a clean corner is located at the tip of the base pad.  
See Figure 4. Press the pad or sheet firmly onto the base  
pad.  
Your sander should never be connected to power supply  
whenyouaremakingadjustments, installingorreplacing  
sanding sheets or pads, cleaning, or when not in use.  
Disconnectingyoursanderwillpreventaccidentalstarting  
that could cause serious personal injury.  
WARNING:  
Neveruseyoursanderforwetsandingorliquidpolishing.  
Failure to comply can result in electrical shock and  
possible serious injury.  
Fig. 4  
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OPERATION  
For detail sanding such as corners and crevices, use the tip  
of the sanding pad with small back and forth motions. See  
Figure 6.  
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:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side  
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during power  
tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,  
also wear a dust mask.  
Fig. 6  
OPERATING YOUR SANDER  
Hold your sander by the palm gripping surface, making sure  
not to cover the air vents with your hand. Using your  
forefinger, turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
CAUTION:  
Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents.  
Hold sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear of  
the workpiece. Start sander and let the motor build to its  
maximum speed, then gradually lower the sander onto the  
workpiece. Move the sander slowly across the workpiece  
using small circular motions. See Figure 5.  
Fig. 5  
DO NOT FORCE. The weight of the unit supplies adequate  
pressure, so let the sandpaper and the sander do the work.  
Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly  
wears the sandpaper and greatly reduces sander speed.  
Excessive pressure will overload the motor, causing pos-  
sible damage from motor overheating and can result in infe-  
rior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the  
frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as  
sander’s rapid action may remove too much material, mak-  
ing the surface uneven.  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Always remove scrubbing pad or sanding sheet from  
sander before cleaning. Failure to do so could cause  
serious personal injury.  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
CLEANING THE SCRUBBING PADS  
IMPORTANT  
To ensure longer life and optimum performance, periodically  
clean all residue and foreign materials from the scrubbing  
pads. This can be done simply by rinsing the pad with warm  
water untill all foreign material has been washed away. After  
cleaning, gently squeeze the pad to remove excess water  
and allow pad to dry. Always store pads and sanding sheets  
flat in a cool dry location.  
Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme  
care and knowledge of the system and should be performed  
only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest  
you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED  
SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only  
identical Ryobi replacement parts.  
GENERAL  
CLEANING THE SANDING SHEETS  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
The sanding sheets that came with your sander are made to  
be re-used. Therefore, it is important that they be cleaned  
periodically to remove sanding residue and foreign material  
that can accumulate over time. To clean sanding sheets, rub  
the sheets with a gum rubber block.  
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.  
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  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
Compact Finishing Sander  
Model CFS1500  
Double Insulated  
**Ampere rating  
EXTENSION CORD CAUTION  
(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  
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. 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 required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.  
Cord Length  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
25'  
50'  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
16  
14  
16  
14  
12  
14  
14  
10  
14  
12  
100'  
When working with a tool outdoors, use an extension cord that  
is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters "WA"  
on the cord's jacket.  
CAUTION:  
Keeptheextensioncordclearoftheworkingarea.Positionthe  
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.  
Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed  
wires and cut or worn insulation.  
• 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  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• 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 CFS1500  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
Ryobi Technologies Inc.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
972000-929  
 

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