Helpful Tips - Ryobi BE318-2 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 9, page 13.
To operate the sander:
 Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the
sander.
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.
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:
 Uneven work
 Clogged sanding belts
 Premature sanding belt wear
 Possible motor burnout
 Irregular sanding belt tracking
PROPER HAND PLACEMENT
See Figure 10, page 13.
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 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 drive 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.
WARNING:
The sander is designed to be operated as shown with
both hands on the tool at all times for maximum control.
Never operate the tool overhead or inverted from the
proper operating position; serious personal injury may
result.

HELPFUL TIPS

 If 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.
 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.
 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.
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