Ryobi BDS4600 - Safety Instructions; Before Using the Sander; Installing or Moving the Sander; Before Each Use

Safety
is a
combrnation
of
common
sense,
stayrng
alert
and
knowing
how
your
belt
&
disc
sander
works'
Read
this
manual
to understand
this sander.
r
BEFORE
USING
THE
SANDER
WARNING:
To
avoid
mistakes
that
could
cause
,"riorr,
permanent
iniury,
do
not
plug the sander
in
until
the
following
steps
are
completed'
*
Assembly
and
alignment.
.
Learn
the
use
and
function
of
the
ON-OFF
switch'
backstop,
belt
tracking
knob,
belt
tension
lever,
work
table
and
work
table
tilt
lock
nut.
.
Review
and
understanding
of all
safety
instructions
and
operating
procedures
in
this
manual'
.
Review
of
maintenance
methods
for
this
sander'
IWHEN
INSTALLING
OR
MOVING
THE
SANDER
AVOID
DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENT'
Use
the
sander
in
a dry,
indoor
place
protected
from
rain'
Keep
work
area
welllit.
Place the
sander
so
neither
the
user
nor
bystanders
are
forced
to
stand
in
line
with
the
abrasive
belt
or
disc'
To avoid
iniury
from
unexpected
sander
movement:
.
Always
unplug
the
sander
before
moving
it'
.
Put
the sander
on
a
firm
level
surface
where
there
is
plenty
of
room
for
handling
and
properly
supporling
the
workpiece.
.
Support
the
sander
so
it does
not
rock'
.
Bolt
the
sander
to
its
work
surface
Use
the
fasteners
and
method
shown
in
"Assembly
and
Alignrnert
'
.
NEVER
STAND
ON
TOOL.
Serious
in1"n
c:-
1
:::-'
'
the
tooltips.
Do
not
store
anything
above
or
nea':-3
i:l
where
anyone
might
stand
on
the
toolto
reach
then"''
To avoid
iniury
or
death
from
electrical
shock:
.
GROUND
THE
SANDER.
This
sander
has
an
approved
3-conductor
cord
and
a 3-prong
grounding
type
plug'
Use
onty
3-wire,
grounded
outlets
raled
240
volts'
15
amps.
T'he
green ionductor
in
the
cord
is
the
grounding
wire.
To
av6id
electrocution,
NEVER
connect
the
green
wire
to a
live
terminal.
.
Make
sure
your fingers
do
not
touch
the
plug's metal
prongs when
plugging
or unplugging
the
sander'
IBEFORE
EACH
USE
lnspect
Your
sander.
DISCONNECT
THE
SANDER.
To
avoid
injury
from
accidental
starting,
unplug
the
sander,
turn
off
the
switch
and
remove
the
switch
key
before
changing
the
setup'
sanding
disc
or
belt
or
adjusting
anything'
CHECK
DAMAGED
PARTS.
Check
for
.
alignment
of
moving
Parts,
.
binding
of
moving
Parts'
.
broken
parts,
.
work
parts that
cause
a
gap lar.ger
th-an
1 6mm
between
work
supporl
stop
and
sanding
surface'
.
sanding
belt
narrower
than
100mm'
Narrower
belts
uncovei
parts that
could
trap
your fingers'
o
worn
or
damaged
electrical
cords'
.
any
otner
conaltlolls
tllal
Illdy
drruuL
tr
rE
works.
lf any
part is
missing,
bent,
or
broken
in. any
way,
or
any
"r""tildrr
parts
don't-work
properly,
turn
the
sander
off
and
unpfrg
ihe
sander.
REPLACE
damagecl,
missing,
or
failed
parts
6efore
using
the sander
again.
MAINTAIN
TOOLS
WITH
CARE.
Keep
the sander
clean
forthebestandsafestperformance.Followinstructionsfor
lubricating.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND
WRENCHES
from
tool
be{ore
turning
it on.
To avoid
injury
from
iams,
slips
or
thrown
pieces:
.
USE
ONLY
RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
Consult
this
owner's
manual
for
recommended
accessories.
Follow
the
instructions
that
come
with
the
accessories.
The
use
of
improper
accessories
may
cause
risk
of
injurY
to
Person.
.
Adjust
any
work
support
to
clear
the
sanding
surlace
by
no
more
than
1.6mm.
When
checking
clearance
between
the
belt
and
work
support'
press
the
belt
flat
against
the
metal
beneath
it'
.
Make
sure
all
clamps
and
locks
are
tight
and
no
parts
have
excessive
PIaY.
.
KEEP
WORK
AREA
CLEAN'
Cluttered
areas
and
benches
rnvite
accidents.
Floor
must
not be
slippery'
To
avoid
burns
or
other
fire
damage,
never
use
the sander
near
flammable
liquids,
vapours
and
gases'
IPLAN
AHEAD
TO
PROTECT
YOUR
EYES,
-
HANDS,
FACE
AND
EARS.
KNOW
YOUR
SANDER.
Read
and
understand
the
c,',^:f
s
manual
and
labels
affixed
to
the
tool'
Learn
its
a::
:a:.-
a^a
-
iaiions
as
well
as
the specific
potential
'.2)'a=:::-
a'il
:- s:ac
To
avoid
inlury
from
accidental
contact
with
moving
parts:
.
Don't
do
layout,
assembly.
or
sel!p
"';ork
on
the
sander
while
anY
Parls
are
movirg
.
AVOID
ACCIDENTAL
STARTING
Make
sure
switch
is
"OFF"
before
plugging sander
into
a
power outlet'
Plan
your
work.
USE
THE
RIGHT
TOOL.
Don't
force
tool
or attachment
to
do
a
job
it
was
not
designed
to
do.
CAUTION:
This
machine
is
not
designed
for
heavy
Jeburring
operations.
When
finishing
meta.ls-,.sparks
or
hot
frigments
could
cause
a
fire'
To
avoid
this:
.
Disconnect
any
dust
collecting
hose
from
the
sander'
.
Remove
all
traces
of
wood
dust
from
inside
the
sander'
.
Remove
all
traces
of
metal
dust
from
inside
the
sander
before
sanding
wood
again.
ELT
&
DISC
SANDER