OPERATOR’S MANUAL BELT/DISC SANDER MODEL BD4600 6 3 4x THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BENCHTOP BELT/DISC SANDER. Your new Belt/Disc Sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new machine. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Product Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................2 ■ Rules for Safe Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 3-5 ■ Electrical ..................................................................................................................................
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tool works. ■ SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS TURN SWITCH OFF before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting. WARNING: ■ ALL REPAIRS, WHETHER ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL, should be made at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Use only Ryobi identical replacement parts. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION IMPORTANT WARNING: Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual.
ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat.
UNPACKING Your belt/disc sander has been shipped completely assembled except for the sanding disc, disc guard, miter gauge, work support, and worktable. ■ Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your belt/disc sander to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR BELT/DISC SANDER SANDING DISC See Figure 3. Before attempting to use your belt/disc sander, familiarize yourself with all the operating and safety requirements. A round sanding disc located on the side of the belt/disc sander. BEVEL GAUGE Your disc/belt sander has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING SANDING DISC AND DISC GUARD a 6 3 4x See Figure 4. SANDING DISC WARNING: DISC GUARD a Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious injury. ■ Remove the backing from the sanding disc. ■ Align perimeter of sanding disc with plate and press firmly into position. ■ Position disc guard against the lower one-third of the disc, aligning holes as shown in figure 4.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING WORK SUPPORT See Figure 8. ■ Place the work support over the holes in the side of the tool housing. ■ Using a hex key, fasten in place with the washers and socket head screws. WORK SUPPORT SOCKET HEAD SCREWS MOUNTING BELT/DISC SANDER TO WORKBENCH See Figure 9. If your belt/disc sander is to be used in a permanent location, it is recommended you secure it to a workbench or other stable surface.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the belt/ disc sander is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. 6 3 4x TRACKING KNOB ADJUSTING THE BELT TRACKING See Figure 11. ■ Plug in belt/disc sander. SWITCH To check belt tracking: ■ Turn the switch ON and then immediately turn it OFF. If the belt tends to slide off the idler drum or drive drum, the belt is not tracking properly.
aaaa aaa aa OPERATION BEVEL SANDING 1/16 IN OR LESS See Figure 14. The worktable can be tilted from 0° to 45° for bevel sanding. To tilt the worktable: ■ Loosen the table lock knob by turning it counterclockwise. ■ Set worktable to desired angle. Note: Position the worktable not further than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from the sanding surface. ■ Tighten the table lock knob by turning it clockwise. TABLE LOCK KNOB 45 0 SANDING SMALL END SURFACES USING THE MITER GAUGE 15 Fig. 14 aaaaa See Figure 15.
OPERATION SURFACE SANDING ON THE SANDING BELT See Figure 17. ■ Hold the workpiece firmly, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt. ■ Keep the end pressed firmly against the work support moving work evenly across the sanding belt. Note: Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces and when sanding extra long pieces, remove the work support. Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove the material. WORKPIECE WORK SUPPORT 6 3 4x SANDING CURVED PIECES See Figures 18 and 19. Fig.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: HEX HEAD SET SCREW When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury make sure the belt/disc sander is turned OFF and the cord is unplugged from the power source before performing any maintenance or adjustment. SANDING BELT GENERAL MAINTENANCE After using your belt/disc sander, clean it completely and lubricate all sliding and moving parts.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Belt/Disc Sander Model BD4600 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating 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 to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords should be used.
