Ryobi BD4600 User Manual

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ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Phone 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,
simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent
facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest 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.
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
BD4600
Ryobi
®
is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.
983000-017
4-11-08 (REV:03)
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BELT/DISC SANDER
BD4600

Ryobi BD4600 Specifications

General

Type	Belt and Disc Sander
Disc Speed	3450 RPM
Motor	Induction
Power Source	Corded Electric
Disc Size	6 inches
Belt Size	4 x 36 inches

Summary

Introduction

Warranty

General Safety Rules

Specific Safety Rules

Symbols

Electrical

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using appropriate extension cords for the belt/disc sander.

Grounding Instructions

Explanation of grounding requirements to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Glossary of Terms

Features

Product Specifications

Technical details including belt size, speed, disc size, table size, and motor specifications.

Power Switch and Safety Lock

Details on operating the power switch and its safety locking feature.

Loose Parts

Assembly

Unpacking and Initial Inspection

Instructions for carefully removing the tool and checking for damage or missing parts.

Installing Sanding Disc and Disc Guard

Procedure for attaching the disc guard and mounting the sanding disc.

Installing and Replacing Sanding Belt

Steps for fitting the sanding belt, including tension adjustment.

Mounting Worktable for Disc Sander

How to position and secure the worktable for disc sanding operations.

Mounting Worktable for Belt Sander

How to position and secure the worktable for belt sanding operations.

Assembling Work Support

Instructions for attaching the work support to the tool housing.

Mounting Belt/Disc Sander to Workbench

Procedure for permanently securing the sander to a workbench using bolts.

Clamping Belt/Disc Sander to Workbench

Method for temporarily securing the sander to a workbench using clamps.

Operation

Applications of the Sander

Lists the various sanding tasks the tool can perform.

Bevel Sanding Technique

Steps for tilting the worktable for bevel sanding operations.

Sanding Small Surfaces with Miter Gauge

Using the miter gauge for accurate sanding of small end surfaces.

Horizontal and Vertical Sanding

How to adjust and use the sander in horizontal and vertical orientations.

Surface Sanding on Belt

Technique for sanding flat surfaces on the sanding belt.

Sanding Curved Pieces

Methods for sanding inside and outside curves on the belt and disc.

Adjustments

Adjusting Belt Tracking

How to align the sanding belt using the tracking knob.

Squaring Worktable to Sanding Disc

Procedure for ensuring the worktable is perpendicular to the sanding disc.

Maintenance

General Maintenance and Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the tool's plastic parts and general upkeep.

Lubrication Information

Details on the tool's lubrication requirements, noting it's pre-lubricated for life.

Changing the Drive Belt

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive belt.

Service

Model and Serial Number Recording

Location and importance of recording the tool's model and serial numbers.

Ordering Repair Parts

Information required when ordering replacement parts for the sander.