Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BE318-2 Ryobi
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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our Belt Sander has been engineer ed and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .......................................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the swi tch or plug ging in tool s th at h ave the swit ch o n invites accidents. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.
4 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpr eta - tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you r etur n the product to your near est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power sour ce, 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 .
8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Belt Size ..........................................................3 in. x 18 in. Sanding Surface ............................................... 16.5 sq. in. No Load Speed ..................................
9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
10 OPERA TION SELECTING SANDING BEL TS Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt is an important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
11 OPERA TION TURN COUNTER- CLOCKWISE IF BEL T RUNS INWARD TURN CLOCKWISE IF BEL T RUNS OUTWARD Fig. 5 Fig. 6 TO ADJUST SANDING BEL T TRACKING See Figures 5 - 6.
12 OPERA TION Fig. 7 USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system for the sander . WARNING: Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal. Usi ng the dust coll ect ion bag when sand ing met al cr eat es a fire hazar d, which could damage the tool and lead to serious personal injury .
13 TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER See Figure 8. n T o turn on the sander: Depress the switch trigger . n T o turn off the sander: Release the switch trigger . LOCKING ON THE SANDER See Figure 8. The lock-on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in the ON position.
14 PROPER HAND PLACEMENT See Figure 10. For ease of operation and maintaining proper control, the sander has a front handle and a rear handle. These handles allow two-handed operation, which aids in maintaining con- trol, keeping the sanding ar ea level with the workpiece, and keeping hands clear of the sanding belt.
15 MAINTENANCE Ele ctric to ols used on fi ber glas s mater ial , wal lboar d, spac kling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu- tator s, etc.
16 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com 983000-599 9-04 • SER VICE 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 .
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