Ryobi SP450 - Manual (Page 7)

7 – English
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Disc/Polishing Bonnet Size ..............................................................................................................................................6 in.
Spindle Size ..........................................................................................................................................................1/2-20 UNF
No Load Speed .......................................................................................................................1,400 and 1,650 r/min. (RPM)
Input .................................................................................................................................... 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 4.5 Amps
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the Includes section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assembled to
the product by the manufacturer and require customer
installation. Use of a product that may have been
improperly assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance. In Mexico, please call
01-800-843-1111.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING RUBBER DISC
See Figure 1, page 11.
 Unplug the sander/polisher.

Position the tool as shown and align the spindle lock hole
with the two half-circle notches in motor housing. Lock
spindle by inserting the pin provided through spindle lock
hole and trapping it in the half circle notches. This will
prevent the spindle from rotating.
 Thread rubber disc, flat face up, onto spindle in a clock-
wise direction. Turn until rubber disc shoulders on the
spindle.
 Start spanner nut onto threaded spindle in a clockwise
direction.
 Securely tighten spanner nut with the spanner wrench
provided.
 Remove pin securing spindle.
To remove:

Unplug the sander/polisher.
 Position the tool as shown and insert pin to secure
spindle.
 Loosen spanner nut with the spanner wrench provided
by turning counterclockwise.
 Remove spanner nut.
 Turn rubber disc counterclockwise to remove.
 Remove pin securing spindle.
INSTALLING SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2, page 11.
 Unplug the sander/polisher.

Insert the side handle into the desired operating position.
 Securely tighten by turning the handle clockwise.
NOTE: The side handle must always be used to prevent loss
of control and prevent injury.