Ryobi P450 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

NOTICE:
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.
DUST COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 8, page 11.
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:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Slide the dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust hole
on the sander.
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.
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.
OPERATION
To empty the dust collection bag:
 Remove the battery pack.
 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.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 9, page 11.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Depress the handle release button and move the handle
until it locks into one of the five possible positions.
NOTE: Always make sure the handle is locked into one
of the five lock positions.
OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 10, page 11.
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
leading to possible serious injury.
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