Ryobi HT230 - Manual (Page 13)

13
OPERATION
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
the spindle lock.
USING THE MANDRELS
See Figures 6 - 8.
Three types of mandrels have been included for use with
this kit. The standard mandrel is used with the cut-off discs,
grinding wheels, emery wheel, and cut-off wheels. The screw
mandrel is used with the polishing wheels and polishing drum.
The drum mandrel is used with the sanding drums.
To install:

Unplug the rotary tool.
 Install the mandrel.
If using the standard mandrel:

Press and hold the spindle lock.
 Insert the slot end of the provided wrench into the slot
on top of the mandrel and unscrew.
 Remove mandrel screw and washer.
 Place desired accessory over mandrel shaft and align
accessory hole with mandrel hole.
 Insert mandrel screw with washer through the accessory
and mandrel shaft holes.
NOTE: The mandrel washer should be placed between
the mandrel screw and the accessory.
 Tighten using provided wrench.
If using the screw mandrel:

Align desired accessory hole with mandrel screw head.
 Screw accessory onto mandrel by twisting clockwise until
secure.
If using the drum mandrel:

Align appropriate sized sanding drum over mandrel and
push down to completely cover drum end of mandrel.
NOTE: If necessary, tighten the screw on the drum
mandrel head to expand the drum and securely hold the
sanding drum in place.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
COLLET
MANDREL
CUT-OFF DISC
WASHER
MANDREL SCREW
COLLAR
TIGHTEN
SPINDLE LOCK