Ryobi BD4601, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING THE WORK TABLE FOR USE WITH
THE DISC SANDER
See Figure 6, page 14.

Insert the work table index pin into the hole in the tool’s
housing.

Position a washer over the table lock knob then tighten
the table lock knob securely.
MOUNTING THE WORK TABLE FOR USE WITH
THE BELT SANDER
See Figure 7, page 14.
 Insert the work table index pin into the hole in the sanding
belt arm.

Position a washer over the table lock knob then tighten
the table lock knob securely.
ASSEMBLING WORK SUPPORT
See Figure 8, page 14.

Place the work support over the holes in the side of the
sanding belt arm.

Using a hex key, fasten in place with washers and socket
head screws.
MOUNTING BELT/DISC SANDER TO WORK-
BENCH
See Figure 9, page 14.
If the belt/disc sander is to be used in a permanent location,
it is recommended you secure it to a workbench or other
stable surface. When mounting the belt/disc sander to a
workbench, holes should be drilled through the supporting
surface of the workbench.

Mark holes on workbench where belt/disc sander is to be
mounted using holes in the base as a template for hole
pattern.
 Drill holes through workbench.

Place belt/disc sander on workbench aligning holes in
the base with holes drilled in the workbench.
 Insert bolts (not included) and tighten securely with lock
washers and hex nuts (not included).
CLAMPING BELT/DISC SANDER TO
WORKBENCH
See Figure 10, page 14.
If the belt/disc sander is to be used as a portable tool, it
is recommended you fasten it permanently to a mounting
board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other
stable surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient
size to avoid tipping while belt/disc sander is in use. Any
good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. thickness
is recommended.

Mark holes on board where belt/disc sander is to be
mounted using holes in the base as a template for hole
pattern.

Follow the last three steps in section
Mounting Belt/Disc
Sander to Workbench.
If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to
go through holes in belt/disc sander base and material the
belt/disc sander is being mounted to. If machine bolts are
used, make sure bolts are long enough to go through holes
in belt/disc sander, the material being mounted to, and the
lock washers and hex nuts.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This product has been designed only for the purposes listed
below:

Sanding and finishing plastic, wood, and wood composi-
tion materials

Bevel sanding

Horizontal and vertical sanding

Sanding curved pieces
OPERATION