Ryobi OSS500, Operator'S Manual

11

ADJUSTMENTS

Fig. 5

THROAT

PLATE

HEX NUT

UPPER

SPINDLE

WASHER

SANDING

SLEEVE

SPINDLE

WRENCH

LOWER

SPINDLE

WASHER

INSTALLING 1/2 INCH (12.7 mm) SANDING
SLEEVES

See Figure 5.

Follow these directions to install 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
sanding sleeves.

■

Unplug the sander.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.

■

Place the lower spindle washer over the spindle, fin

side down.

NOTE:

  Always install the fin side of the washer

down. The fins help push dust through the dust
exhaust port opening, preventing buildup of dust.
Dust in this area may cause the oscillating motion to
stop. Always use the lower spindle washer with all
sanding sleeves.

■

Install the throat plate with the .5 in. (13 mm) opening.

■

Install the 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) sanding sleeve on the

spindle shaft.

NOTE:

  Mount the sanding sleeve directly onto the

spindle shaft. A rubber spindle is not required.

■

Install the 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) upper spindle washer

and hex nut.

■

Grasp and hold the sanding sleeve on the spindle.

■

Tighten the hex nut using the wrench provided.

NOTE:

  Tighten the hex nut securely. 

Do not

overtighten

.

■

Return the wrench to the storage area.