Ryobi P450 Operation Manual - Page 7

OPERATION 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. 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. 7 - English