OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1/4 SHEET SANDER – S650D DOUBLE INSULATED Your new Sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the sheet sander will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................. 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 4 ■ Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean- ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Additional Rules for Safe Operation ■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
FEATURES Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium, and fine grit sandpaper. It will produce a fine scratch free finish when used to sand with the grain on wood surfaces. It has been designed so that flush corner sanding on three sides of the sander is possible. Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that provides maximum one-hand comfort, and reduces operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations. Your sander has quick action paper clamps.
SPECIFICATIONS Size of Paper .......................................................................................................................................................... 1/4 sheet Motion ............................................................................................................................................................... Orbital Action Orbit Diameter .........................................................................................................................
OPERATION WARNING: Your sander should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, assembling or replacing sandpaper, cleaning, or when not in use. Disconnecting sander will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. PAPER CLAMP INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER See Figure 2. Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if broken or defective. 1. Unplug your sander.
OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating your sander. Failure to do so could result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the sanding operating is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask. SANDPAPER SELECTION Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an extremely important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
OPERATION ORBITAL MOTION Orbital motion is ideal for fast cutting action when removing old finishes, smoothing rough wood, cutting stock down to required dimensions, or for finishing surfaces to be painted. As shown in figure 6, the sandpaper moves in tiny circles at a very high speed, allowing the sander to move easily. WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can self-ignite in your sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL EXTENSION CORDS Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1/4 SHEET SANDER – S650D DOUBLE INSULATED • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
