Ryobi P450 Operation Manual - Page 8

OPERATION The sander is designed to provide the proper weight on the sanding belt. Excessive pressure will result in the following:  Uneven work  Clogged sanding belts  Premature sanding belt wear  Possible motor burnout  Irregular sanding belt tracking PROPER HAND PLACEMENT See Figure 11, page 11. 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 control, 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. WARNING: Do not let your fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander. If the sanding belt should run off, or if it is 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 sanding, 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 irregularity in the sanding belt tracking. NOTE: MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BEGINS ON PAGE 9 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 10. 8 - English