Ryobi BE318-2 Sander User Manual
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1. Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use service we suggest you return the product to your nearest this product until you read thoroughly and understand AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic completely the operator s manual Save this operator s ing use only identical replacement parts manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock2. To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Read The Operator s Manual operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury W Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with AAN any hot surface 5 Eye Protection SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will A result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE
3. Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool faceplate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 so 1 1 e 4 a 2 100 16 16 14 12 10 Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt SO norana a a aO 3in x 18 in INPUt iarann 120 Volts 60 Hz AC only 5 3 Amps Sanding S ACE sisenesid aria 16 5 sq in Net WeIQKG aoi ueiian auasi iana enke kea E raak 6 98 Ibs No Load Speed 2 0 0 2 ceeeeceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneee 700 ft min FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE TENSION RELEASE BLOWER EXHAUST LEVER SANDING HO BELT LOCK ON TRACKING KNOB SWITCH TRIGGER KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER TENSION RELEASE LEVER See Figure 1 The tension release lever aids in quick and easy belt changes Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself TRACKING K
4. 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 base of the sander When you install a new sanding belt you may need to adjust the sanding belt tracking several times until the belt becomes conditioned Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking A WARNING Before connecting the sander to a power supply always make sure it is not in the locked on position Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of the sander resulting in possible serious injury E Connect the sander to a power supply E Position the sander upside down with the cord on the left NOTE This position is for adjustments only The sanding belt should not contact a workpiece or any foreign object when you are making belt tracking adjustments E Depress the switch trigger and release immediately TURN CLOCKWISE IF Choose one of these options BELT RUNS OUTWARD E Sanding belt runs inward Turn the tracking knob slowly counterclockwise E 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 CLOCKWISE IF BELT CAUTION RUNS INWARD If the sanding belt wears excessively on the inner edge it is probably adjusted too
5. AREA E Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents E 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 E Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY E 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 any way Double insulation O eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system E 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 E Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec tric shock E 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 E When operating a power tool outside
6. any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling 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 tators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air 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 normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrica tion is required OPERATOR S MANUAL BELT SANDER D
7. could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury Warranty Registration Card OPERATION A WARNING A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care Do not use any attachments or accessories not less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use sufficient to inflict serious injury of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING ENE APPLICATIONS Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side i s shields when operating power tools Failure to do so You may use this tool for the purposes listed below could result in objects being thrown into your eyes E Sanding wood metals plastics and other materials resulting in possible serious injury Smoothing rough boards chamfering rounding edges E Removing rust paint varnishes and stains OPERATION SELECTING SANDING BELTS 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 finish The condition of the surface to be sanded determines which grit will do the best job If the surface is rough start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform Then use med
8. far inward and is rubbing against internal parts If this is the case readjust the tracking knob E Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob until the belt stabilizes A 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 OPERATION USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system for the sander A 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 Follow these steps to attach the dust collection bag E Unplug the sander E 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 asanding operation and before placing the sander in storage A WARNING Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coa
9. gauge number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also 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 e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how 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 masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION V A Hz W min No E S Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
10. NOB with all operating features and safety rules The tracking knob allows you to easily adjust the belt track LOCK ON nal The lock on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in DUST COLLECTION BAG the ON position Locking the switch trigger on allows youto The dust collection bag attaches to the sander and keeps operate the sander for extended periods of time dust to a minimum ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping A WARNING E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such m If any parts are damaged or missing please call alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a 1 800 525 2579 for assistance hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal PACKING LIST ee Belt Sander Sanding Belt A WARNING Dust Collection Bag Do not connect to power supply until assembly is Operator s Manual complete Failure to comply
11. OPERATOR S MANUAL BELT SANDER DOUBLE INSULATED BE318 2 Your Belt Sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS IntrOGUCtON i EEE EE E A E E T A E 2 General Safety RUlCS sierota aE REE A EEA REE ENEA EAEE EEE AEE 3 4 Sec ioke cien Aa E A 0 wea Ae eae eS S 4 ELAES AAN E AE hens E A E E love leech T he gies E E E NEE eet E antes 5 6 Aeara A E E E E EE A eee eevee A oe ee einer T 7 EU EAA TE A AE E uae A E ATT T 8 Assam uaan e a eee eee a eae AE i ee ae EN 9 Operationica E EE E E AMS den ance actin E ence eee else nee 9 14 Maint maniGe EEE cece se devant ere hs tete nde ta teen cases Ady etd dasa ee ay eke ok E E A E eeiaaeeedae cee 15 Parts Ordering SOrviG eesriie ear a Eeri wa E RE EA E E NNE EEA eles 16 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK
12. OUBLE INSULATED BE318 2 e 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 Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER BE318 2 e 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 www ryobitools com 983000 599 9 04
13. ble footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations TOOL USE AND CARE m 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 E Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your appli cation The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed E 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 E Disconnect the plug from power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally E Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users E 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 E Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools E Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may beco
14. he risk of serious personal injury Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired at your nearest Authorized Service Center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire A WARNING m 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 Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury 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 A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom mended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the
15. hese handles allow two handed operation which aids in maintaining con trol 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 A WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding belt front idler roller and drive roller assembly Failure to do so will result in serious personal injury A 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 HELPFUL TIPS E f the sanding belt slips or does not track while sand ing you may be applying too much pressure When this occurs remove the sander from the workpiece If you properly adjust the belt tracking the sanding belt will return to its normal and correct position on the drive roller and front roller E Use a coarser sanding belt for heavy sanding not heavy pressure The weight of the tool is sufficient to provide adequate pressure at the correct location E The front roller of the sander is not designed for contour sanding Sanding on the front roller could cause irregular ity in the sanding belt tracking MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of
16. ium grit to remove scratches left by the coarser grit Finally use finer grit for finishing the surface Always continue sanding with each grit until the surface is uniform USING SANDING BELTS TO INSTALL CHANGE SANDING BELTS See Figures 2 4 Follow these steps to install or change sanding belts E Unplug the sander A WARNING Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting E Position the sander on its side with the cord on the left A WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of both rollers and spring mechanism at all times Failure to do so could result in fingers getting pinched causing serious injury E Raise the tension release lever NOTE If you are changing sanding belts remove the old sanding belt at this time E Install the sanding belt A CAUTION If the sanding belt is not a bidirectional belt ensure that the arrow inside the belt is pointing in the direction of the rotation clockwise when looking into the open side of the sander Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards can create a hazardous condition E Align the sanding belt to its correct position E Lower the tension release lever to secure the sanding belt 10 TENSION RELEASE LEVER INSTALL UNIDIRECTIONAL BELTS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ROTATION EN fi 5 IN EITHER DIRECTION Fig 4 ate ix i INSTALL BIDIRECTIONAL BELTS OPERATION TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING
17. me hazardous when used on another tool E Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury E 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 follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool live and shock the operator Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce t
18. resulting from a break in the tool s internal insulation Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE 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 authorized service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause aloss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS 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 listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is desig nated with WA on the cord s jacket
19. the tool resulting in serious injury To lock on the sander E Depress the switch trigger E Push in the lock on button E Release the switch trigger E Release the lock on button NOTE To release the lock depress and release the switch trigger OPERATING THE SANDER See Figure 9 To operate the sander E Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander A WARNING Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maximum 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 A WARNING Keep a firm grip on the sander with both hands at all times Failure to do so could result in loss of control lead ing to possible serious injury We designed the sander to provide the proper weight on the sanding belt Excessive pressure will result in the fol lowing E Uneven work E Clogged sanding belts E Premature sanding belt wear E Possible motor burnout a Irregular sanding belt tracking eN OPERATION PROPER HAND PLACEMENT See Figure 10 For ease of operation and maintaining proper control the sander has a front handle and a rear handle T
20. tings 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 OPERATION TURNING ON OFF THE SANDER See Figure 8 E To turn on the sander Depress the switch trigger E To 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 periods of time If you have the lock on feature engaged during use and the sander is accidentally disconnected from the power sup ply disengage the lock on feature immediately Also do not lock the switch trigger if you might need to suddenly stop the sander A 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
21. use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY E 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 E 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 E 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 mE 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 E Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations E Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions E Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents E Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Sta
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