Ryobi BE318-2 English Manual - Page 12

OPERATION USING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG The dust collection bag provides a dust collection system for the sander. TO ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION BAG See Figure 9. Follow these directions to attach the dust collection bag. Unplug the sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. 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. WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can selfignite in your sander dust collection bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire always empty your 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 directions to empty the dust collection bag. Unplug the sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury. 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. BLOWER EXHAUST HOLE DUST BAG RETAINER Fig. 9 12