Ryobi BE318-2 Operator's Manual page 9

 Choose one of these options:
 Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob slowly
counterclockwise.
 Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly clockwise.
NOTE: Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the sand-
ing belt is secure, i.e., it will not come off the sander or
contact internal parts.
CAUTION:
If the sanding belt wears excessively on the inner edge
it is probably adjusted too far inward and is rubbing
against internal parts. If this is the case, readjust the
tracking knob.
 Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob until
the belt stabilizes.
WARNING:
Keep hands and fingers away from a moving sanding belt.
Any part of the body coming in contact with a moving
sanding belt could result in serious injury. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry when operating the sander. They
could get caught in moving parts and foreign objects
could get thrown away from the sander causing injury.
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.
Using the dust collection bag when sanding metal creates
a fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to
serious personal injury.
TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 7, page 14.
Follow these steps to attach the dust collection bag.
 Unplug the sander.
 Slide the dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust hole
on the sander.
TO EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION BAG
For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection bag
when it is no more than half full. This action permits the air
to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the
dust collection bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding
operation and before placing the sander in storage.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings
such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite in
ther sander dust collection bag or elsewhere and cause
fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust
bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never
store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust
bag. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings
manufacturers.
Follow these steps to empty the dust collection bag.
 Unplug the sander.
 Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.
 Unzip the dust bag.
 Shake out the dust.
 Zip up the dust bag.
 Replace the dust collection bag.
NOTE: Periodically, you should turn the dust bag
inside-out and thoroughly clean it.
TURNING ON/OFF THE SANDER
See Figure 8, page 14.
 To turn on the sander: Depress the switch trigger.
 To turn off the sander: Release the switch trigger.
LOCKING ON THE SANDER
See Figure 8, page 14.
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 periods of time.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
sander is accidentally disconnected from the power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately. Also, do not
lock the switch trigger if you might need to suddenly stop
the sander.
WARNING:
Before connecting the sander to a power supply, make
sure it is not in the locked-on position. Failure to do so
could result in accidental starting of the tool resulting in
serious injury.
To lock- on the sander:
 Depress the switch trigger.
 Push in the lock-on button.
 Release the switch trigger.
 Release the lock-on button.
NOTE: To release the lock, depress and release the switch
trigger.
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