18V ONE+ Belt Sander - Tool Only (R18BS-0)

You can't sand plasterboard walls because Belt Sanders are too aggressive. Not only will they damage the surface itself, but the fine dust can damage the internal motor.

Connect RYOBI Belt Sander to workshop vacuum

All sanders are typically used for long periods and need a rest every now and again to allow the motor to cool. Otherwise over time, it could eventually burn out. As an example, if you used the sander for 30min, give it say a 5-10min rest.

To align the sanding belt, reconnect the power source. Firmly hold the sander away from your body, and turn the tool on. If the belt stays running in the centre of the backing plate you won’t need to make any alignment adjustments. But if you notice…

To fit or replace the belt, unplug the power cord if you have an AC model or if you have a cordless one remove the battery. Then take the tension off the belt by pulling back the tensioning lever and slide the old belt out. Now, position the belt…

Belt sanding belts are made with an overlapping joint. Because of this, it’s important to fit the belt in the right direction, otherwise it’ll break at the join during use.

Belt sanders are very powerful tools, so it’s important to always use both hands so the sander doesn’t get away from you. With your workpiece secure, turn the tool on with the sander away from the work and slowly lower it to the surface. Go slowly…

Of all the Sander types, the Belt Sander is the most aggressive. It’s the fastest sander for removing lots of material so it’s rarely used for any form of finish sanding. You can use Belt Sanders on a wide range of materials even metals, but DIYers…

On the inside of every belt, you’ll see directional arrows. Simply fit the belt in the same direction as the arrow on the side of the tool. The position of the arrow will vary between models.

You should wear eye and ear protection and a dust mask when using a Belt Sander.

For the 18V One+ Belt Sander (R18BS-0) & all previous cordless models, the 76mm x 457mm sized belt is compatible. For the 800W Belt Sander Variable Speed (EBS800V) & all previous cordless models, the 76mm x 533 mm belt is compatible.

This could be cause the Sander was continually used for lengthy periods with little or no break to allow the motor to cool. All Sanders are typically used for long periods and need a rest every now and again to allow the motor to cool. Otherwise…

If your RYOBI Belt Sander is leaving grooves in the surface, keep the sander as flat as possible and be careful not to tip the sander or change direction because this will only damage your workpiece.

This could be because the motor is getting hot due to blocks in the tools air vents, which are blocked up with sawdust. These are important for airflow that help keep the motor cool. And if they’re blocked up, it’s easy to clean them out with a…

The belt must be fitted in the right direction to prevent it from breaking. And it must be aligned to prevent it from coming off during use.

The sanding belt needs alignment. To align the sanding belt, reconnect the power source. Firmly hold the sander away from your body, and turn the tool on. If the belt stays running in the centre of the backing plate you won’t need to make any…