Ryobi BE321VS- Manuals

Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; TOOL USE AND CARE

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left a...

Page 4 - SERVICE

4 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of...

Page 5 - SYMBOLS

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands S...

Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...

Page 7 - EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL; DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the chart t...

Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Belt Size ..........................................................3 in. x 21 in.Sanding Surface ............................................... 16.5 sq. in.No Load Speed ........................................775 - 1,150/min. DUST COLLECTION BAG TRACKING K...

Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS

10 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second issufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in ...

Page 11 - VARIABLE SPEED; PROPER HAND PLACEMENT

11 OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 2. The sander has a variable speed control dial, A (slow) to F (fast) , designed to allow operator control of belt speed. To increase belt speed, turn the variable speed control dial to a higher setting. Turn to a lower setting to decrease belt speed. Refer to ...

Page 12 - TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELT

12 OPERATION TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELT See Figures 5 - 6. n Unplug your sander. n Position sander as shown. WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of front roller and spring mechanism at all times. Failure to do so could result in them getting pinched, causing possible serious injury. Belt tensi...

Page 13 - LOCKING ON THE SANDER; OPERATING THE SANDER

13 OPERATION LOCKING ON THE SANDER See Figure 7. The lock-on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in the ON position. Locking the switch trigger on allows you to operate the sander for extended periods of time.If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the sander is accidentally...

Page 14 - TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING

14 OPERATION TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING See Figure 9. n Connect the sander to power supply. n With sander positioned as shown below, pull switch trig-ger and release immediately. NOTE: This position is for adjustments only. Sanding belt should not be in contact with workpiece or any foreign ob-...

Page 15 - DUST BAG

15 OPERATION WARNING: To prevent the possibility of sawdust or foreign objects being thrown into your face and eyes, never attempt to use the sander without dust bag properly installed. Sawdust or foreign objects being thrown into your face and eyes could result in possible serious injury. DUST BAG ...

Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION

16 MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu-tators, etc. Consequently, we do not recomme...

Page 17 - TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

17 TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT See Figures 11 - 12. n Unplug the sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug the sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. n Remove dust bag. n Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on page 12 to remove sanding belt. NOTE: ...

Page 18 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-619 11-04 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your ne...