Ryobi BE318-2 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATION
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE IF BELT
RUNS INWARD
TURN CLOCKWISE IF
BELT RUNS OUTWARD
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
TO ADJUST SANDING BELT TRACKING
See Figures 5 - 6.
Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the sand-
ing 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 conditioned.
Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking.
WARNING:
Before connecting the sander to a power supply, always
make sure it is not in the “locked-on” position. Failure
to do so could result in accidental starting of the sander
resulting in possible serious injury.
n Connect the sander to a power supply.
n Position the sander upside down with the cord on the
left.
NOTE: This position is for adjustments only. The sanding
belt should not contact a workpiece or any foreign object
when you are making belt tracking adjustments.
n Depress the switch trigger and release immediately.
n Choose one of these options:
n Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob slowly
counterclockwise.
n Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly clockwise.
NOTE: Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the sand-
ing belt is secure, i.e., it will not come off the sander or
contact internal parts.
CAUTION:
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.
n 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.