Ryobi Sander S606D User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
1/4 SHEET SANDER – S606D  
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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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before  
WARNING:  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-  
tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch  
or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci-  
dents.  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning  
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a  
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.  
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
Work Area  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-  
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-  
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which  
may ignite the dust or fumes.  
Tool Use and Care  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-  
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the  
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-  
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at  
the rate for which it is designed.  
Electrical Safety  
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug  
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it  
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to in-  
stall a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any  
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.  
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-  
gerous and must be repaired.  
Disconnect the plug from the power source before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-  
duce risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
way. Double insulation  
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power  
supply system.  
eliminates the need for the  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as  
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an  
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and  
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-  
tric shock.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may  
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained tools.  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry  
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord  
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.  
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the  
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may  
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when  
used on another tool.  
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor  
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are  
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
Personal Safety  
Service  
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-  
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use  
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-  
hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-  
ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-  
pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by  
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement  
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to  
follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of elec-  
tric shock or injury.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-  
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and  
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,  
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
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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  
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.  
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy  
enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire  
gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an  
extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceed-  
ing 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next  
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier  
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.  
Additional Rules for Safe Operation  
Know your power tool. Read operator's manual care-  
fully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the  
specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious injury.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Every-  
day eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the  
operation is dusty.  
Drugs, Alcohol, Medication. Do not operate tool while  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious injury.  
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during  
extended periods of operation.  
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have  
repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay  
constantly aware of cord location.  
WARNING:  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains  
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, it  
should be carefully checked to determine that it will  
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check  
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,  
breakageofparts,mounting,andanyotherconditionsthat  
may affect its operation. A part that is damaged should be  
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious injury.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank  
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oilandsharpedges. Followingthisrulewillreduce  
the risk of electric shock or fire.  
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.  
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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  
Voltage  
V
Volts  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
Revolutions, strokes,  
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute  
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Indicatesdanger,warningorcaution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Always wear safety goggles or  
safetyglasseswithsideshieldswhen  
operating this product.  
Eye Protection  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp  
locations.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the  
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves  
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention  
measures.  
Symbol  
Meaning  
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or  
serious injury.  
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or  
serious injury.  
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
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FEATURES  
Your sanderissuitableforsandingwithcoarse, medium, and  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
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 precision built electric motor. It should be  
connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC  
only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool  
on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause  
a loss of power, and the motor will overheat. If your tool does  
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the  
power supply.  
Yoursanderhasacomfortablepalmgriphandlethatprovides  
maximum one-hand comfort, and reduces operator fatigue  
during continuous sanding operations.  
Your sander has quick action paper clamps. This makes  
changing or replacing sandpaper fast and easy.  
Your sander also has a built in dust collection that collects  
dust through punched holes in the sandpaper and cushion.  
See Figure 1.  
Beforeattemptingtouseyoursander,familiarizeyourself  
with all operating features and safety requirements.  
SWITCH  
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn  
your sander "ON", depress the switch button as shown in  
Figure 1. Depress the switch button in the opposite direction  
to turn your sander "OFF".  
SWITCH  
OFF  
ON  
SWITCH  
PAPER CLAMP  
DUST BAG  
CUSHION  
PLATEN  
PAPER PUNCH  
TAB  
LEVER  
Fig. 1  
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your sander to make you careless. Remember, a careless fraction  
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Size of Paper .......................................................................................................................................................... 1/4 sheet  
Motion ............................................................................................................................................................... Orbital Action  
Orbit Diameter............................................................................................................................................. 1/16 in. (1.6 mm)  
No Load Speed .................................................................................................................................................. 14,000 OPM  
Input ................................................................................................................................................................... 2.0 Amperes  
Rating.................................................................................................................................................... 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC  
UNPACKING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Your sander has been shipped completely assembled.  
PACKING LIST  
1/4 Sheet Orbital Sander  
Sandpaper (3 sheets)  
Conversion Pad  
Carefully remove the tool and accessories from the box.  
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are  
included.  
Operator’s Manual  
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or  
damage occurred during shipping.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate your sander  
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so  
could result in possible serious personal injury.  
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-  
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.  
APPLICATIONS  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purposes listed below)  
1. Sanding on wood surfaces.  
2. Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.  
3. Sanding plastics.  
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OPERATION  
WARNING:  
Your sander should never be connected to power supply  
when you 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.  
NON-ADHESIVE  
SANDPAPER  
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER  
See Figure 2.  
Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if broken  
or defective.  
1. Unplug your sander.  
CUSHION  
PLATEN  
LEVER  
TAB  
PAPER CLAMP  
(UNLOCKED)  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious injury.  
ADHESIVE  
SANDPAPER  
2. Ifreplacingsandpaper,removeoldsandpaper. Toremove  
paper, release paper clamp by lifting up on lever, and  
disengagingitfromthetab, andallowingthelevertolower.  
3. Insert end of new 1/4 sheet sandpaper approximately 1/2  
in. (13 mm) under the paper clamp. Note: 1/2 in. (13 mm)  
clampingofsandpaperisnecessaryformulti-sheetstacking  
of paper.  
Fig. 2  
4. Lift up on lever and lock into place. Apply downward  
pressure to conform sandpaper to platen.  
5. Wrap sandpaper around cushion. Lift lever on opposite  
end of sander and insert loose end of sandpaper under  
paper clamp. Fit sandpaper tight against cushion.  
6. Lift up on lever and lock into place.  
7. Multiple sheets of sandpaper can be installed at one time  
for convenience.  
PAPER PUNCH  
INSTALLING ADHESIVE SANDPAPER  
See Figure 2.  
ORIENT PAPER  
PUNCH AS SHOWN  
Inspectsandpaperbeforeinstalling. DONOTusebrokenor  
defective sandpaper.  
1. Unplug your sander.  
Fig. 3  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
Note: The cushion on your sander is approximately 1/4 in.  
(6.4 mm) smaller than precut adhesive backed sanding  
sheets. If desired you may want to trim off the overhang of  
sandpaper on the back side of cushion. The cushion has  
been made smaller so that multiple sheets of non-adhesive  
2. If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper by peeling  
it off cushion. If removing regular sandpaper, release  
paper clamp by lifting up on lever and disengaging it from  
the tab on the platen.  
3. Remove non-adhesive sandpaper, then lift up on paper  
clamp lever and lock it into place.  
sandpaper can be installed.  
PAPER PUNCH  
See Figure 3.  
A paper punch template has been supplied with your sander  
for aligning and punching holes in sandpaper. The punched  
holes must align with the holes in the sander cushion.  
1. Install sandpaper on your sander.  
2. Align sander cushion over the paper punch. See Figure 3.  
3. Push down on sander.  
4. Carefully peel adhesive backing from new 1/4 sheet  
sandpaper.  
5. Positionsandpaper, makingsurefrontedgeofsandpaper  
is aligned with front edge of the cushion, then carefully  
press sticky side of sandpaper on cushion. Note:  
Sandpaper must be aligned with the front edge of the  
cushionforproperfunctioningoftheflushsandingfeature.  
See Figure 2.  
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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  
resultinginpossibleseriousinjury.Ifthesandingoperating  
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 are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives,  
such as flint and garnet are too soft for economical use in  
power sanding.  
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and finer  
grit will produce the best finish in all sanding operations. The  
conditionofthesurfacetobesandedwilldeterminewhichgrit  
will do the job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit  
and sand until the surface is uniform. Medium grit may then  
be used to remove scratches left by the coarser grit and finer  
gritusedforfinishingofthesurface. Alwayscontinuesanding  
with each grit until surface is uniform.  
Fig. 4  
Note: DO NOT use sander without sandpaper. Doing so will  
damage the cushion.  
PREPARING FOR OPERATION  
CAUTION:  
Be careful not to let your hand completely cover air vents.  
SANDING  
Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving  
under your sander.  
WARNING:  
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator  
causing injury.  
Fig. 5  
Flush sanding can be performed with your sander. See  
Figure 5. The front edge of your sander allows flush sanding  
in corners. Always remove sander from workpiece before  
turning your sander off.  
Hold your sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear  
of the workpiece. Start your sander by pressing the switch  
button to "ON" position and letting the motor build to its  
maximum speed. Gradually lower your sander on the work  
with a slight forward movement. See Figure 4. Move it slowly  
using forward and backward strokes.  
WARNING:  
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating  
sander. They could get caught in moving parts causing  
serious injury. Keep head away from sander and sanding  
area. Hair could be drawn into sander causing serious  
injury.  
DO NOT FORCE. The weight of the unit supplies adequate  
pressure, so let the sandpaper and sander do the work.  
Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly  
wears sandpaper and greatly reduces sander speed.  
Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible  
damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior  
work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from the  
frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too long as  
the sander's rapid action may remove too much material,  
making the surface uneven.  
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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.  
DUSTLESS SANDING  
The dust bag located on the rear of your sander provides a  
dustcollectionsystemforyoursander. Sandingdustisdrawn  
up through the holes of the cushion and collects in the dust  
bag during sanding operation. For more efficient operation,  
empty dust bag frequently.  
ORBITAL MOTION  
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  
reducetheriskoffirealwaysemptyyourdustbagfrequently  
while sanding and never store or leave a sander without  
totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the  
recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.  
Fig. 6  
TO EMPTY DUST BAG  
Unplug your sander.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
DUST BAG  
Unzip Dust Bag.  
Shake dust bag to empty.  
Zip dust bag up after emptying.  
TO REMOVE  
DUST BAG  
TO REMOVE DUST BAG FOR EMPTYING OR  
CLEANING  
See Figure 7.  
Fig. 7  
Unplug your sander.  
Slide dust bag retainer from sander as shown by the arrow  
in figure 7.  
DUST BAG  
Note: Grooves on dust bag retainer align with grooves on  
your sander.  
Empty dust bag.  
TO INSTALL DUST BAG  
See Figure 8.  
Unplug your sander.  
Realigngroovesondustbagretainerwithgroovesonyour  
sander.  
Slide dust bag assembly into place as shown by the arrow  
in figure 8.  
DUST BAG  
RETAINER GROOVES  
GROOVES  
ON SANDER  
Fig. 8  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
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.  
When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement  
parts. Useofanyotherpartsmaycreateahazardorcause  
product damage.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
GENERAL  
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.  
Tokeepthelosstoaminimumandtopreventtooloverheating,  
use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the  
current the tool will draw. Follow the recommended cord  
sizes on the chart provided to determine the minimum wire  
size required in an extension cord.  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plasticsaresusceptibletovarioustypesofcommercialsolvents  
and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to  
remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
WARNING:  
Extension Cord Length  
0-100 Feet  
Wire Gauge Size (A.W.G.)  
16  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact  
withplasticparts.Theycontainchemicalsthatcandamage,  
weaken, or destroy plastic.  
When working with your tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
suitable for outdoor use and so marked. Outdoor use  
extension cords are marked with the letters "WA" on the  
cord's jacket.  
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars,  
wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has been  
found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible  
premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are  
highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutator, etc.  
Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for  
extendedworkonanyfiberglassmaterial,wallboard,spackling  
compounds, or plaster. During any use on these materials, it  
is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by  
blowing with an air jet.  
CAUTION:  
Keep extension cords away from the sanding area and  
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,  
tools, etc., when sanding.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged,  
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord  
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical  
shock resulting in serious injury.  
LUBRICATION  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normaloperatingconditions. Therefore, nofurtherlubrication  
is required.  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
1/4 SHEET SANDER – S606D  
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  
• 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.  
S606D  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-044  
02-03  
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