Ryobi BE318 Operator's Manual page 13

OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 10.
Follow these steps to operate the sander.
Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the
sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the opera-
tor causing injury.
Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maxi-
mum speed before placing the sander on the work
surface.
Lower the sander to the work surface with a slight
forward motion.
Move the sander slowly over the work surface, using
the rear handle to control the sander and the front
handle to guide the sander.
NOTE: Allowing the sander to remain in one place
will result in an uneven surface.
WARNING:
Keep a firm grip on the sander with both hands at all
times. Failure to do so could result in loss of control
leading to possible serious injury.
We designed the sander to provide the proper weight on
the sanding belt. Excessive pressure will result in the
following:
Uneven work.
Clogged sanding belts.
Premature sanding belt wear.
Possible motor burnout.
Irregular sanding belt tracking.
PROPER HAND PLACEMENT
See Figure 11.
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 control, keeping the sanding area level with
the workpiece, and keeping hands clear of the sanding
belt. When operating the sander, always hold the front
handle with your left hand and the rear handle with your
right hand.
WARNING:
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding
belt, front idler roller, and driver roller assembly.
Failure to do so will result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not let your fingers rest over the front or right
edge of the sander. If the sanding belt were to run
off, or if it were not properly adjusted, your fingers
could come in contact with the moving sanding belt
resulting in possible serious injury.
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Fig. 10
Fig. 11