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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................. 3-4 ■ Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................................................... 4 ■ Symbols ..........................................................................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci- Read and understand all instructions. Failure to dents. follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the t
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■ Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean- products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Additional Rules for Safe Operation When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy ■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual care- enough to carry the current your product
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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. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current --- Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load 0 Rev
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FEATURES Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium, and ELECTRICAL CONNECTION fine grit sandpaper. It will produce a fine scratch free finish Your sander has a precision built electric motor. It should be when used to sand with the grain on wood surfaces. It has connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC been designed so that flush corner sanding on three sides of only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool the sander is possible. on direct current (DC
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SPECIFICATIONS Size of Paper .......................................................................................................................................................... 1/4 sheet Motion ............................................................................................................................................................... Orbital Action Orbit Diameter..............................................................................................................
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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 PAPER CLAMP not in use. Disconnecting sander will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER See Figure 2. CUSHION Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if broken or defective. 1. Unplug your sander. PLATEN NON-ADHESIVE LEVER TAB SANDPAPER WARNING: Fa
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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. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives
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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. To
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. product damage. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL EXTENSION CORDS Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power. plastics are susceptible to various types
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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. The
