Ryobi Be3182 Manual

11
OPERATION
TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING
See Figures 7 and 8.
Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the
sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the outer
edge of the sanding belt should be even with the outer
edge of the base of the sander.
When you install a new sanding belt, you  may need to
adjust the sanding belt tracking several times until the
belt becomes pliable.
Follow these directions to adjust sanding belt tracking.
WARNING:
Before connecting the sander to a power...

12
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...

13
OPERATION
OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 10.
Follow these steps to operate the sander.

Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the
sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the opera-
tor causing injury.

Turn the sander on and let the motor reach its maxi-
mum 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...

14
OPERATION
WARNING:  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with...

15
MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE TIMING BELT
See Figures 12 and 13.
Follow these directions to replace the timing belt.

Unplug the sander.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.

Remove the sanding belt from the sander. Refer to
“TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELTS” earlier
in this manual.

Remove the belt cover screws and the belt cover.
WARNING:
Never attempt to operate the belt sander without the
belt cover in place.

Force the old timing belt...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BELT SANDER
BE318
DOUBLE INSULATED
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622
www.ryobitools.com
Phone 1-800-525-2579
983000-130
       7-03
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repa\
ir parts or
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be\
 sure to
provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-52\
5-2579 for your
nearest Ryobi...