Ryobi BE318-2 manual

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. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user must read and understand th[...]

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. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may [...]

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. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol low M aint [...]

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 . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TIO[...]

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. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words [...]

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 . Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in a[...]

8 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Belt Size ..........................................................3 in. x 18 in. Sanding Surface ............................................... 16.5 sq. in. No Load Speed ................................................ 700 ft./min. Input ......................... 120 V olts, 60 Hz, AC only , 5.3 Amps N[...]

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. n Do not discard the packing material until you have care[...]

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. Alu- minum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. In general, when sanding, coarse grit removes the most ma- terial and fine grit produces the best fini[...]

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. Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the sand- ing belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the outer edge of the sanding belt should be even with the outer edge of the ba[...]

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 . TO A TT ACH TH[...]

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. Locking the switch trigger on allows you to operate the sander for extended period[...]

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. When operating the sander , alw[...]

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. Con seque ntly , we do not reco mmend ed us ing this tool for extende[...]

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 . Be sur[...]