garbage
I just got back from bunnings after returning this product. I started to sand a small room to bring the floor back up to par. This was the worst tool for the job. Sure I could have hired the proper tool but I thought "I'll buy this ryobi so I can use it in the future also"... worst thought I've ever had.
This tool is garbage. Prior to using a belt sander I had no clue about what would make one good or one bad. I now know the bad. This tool.
The weight of the unit is so lopsided that you have to correct it by trying to put even pressure down...Read more
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eekBrisbane, QLD
- 8 reviews
Does an OK job
Borrowed one from a friend and loaded it with 40 and 80 grit paper to take off old varnish and stain from a table top. The rolling drums aren't properly round so vibrate, rumble and dig into the work. It doesn't sand a flat surface no matter how little pressure is applied! Requires correction with a random orbital sander afterwards creating more work.
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GeoffWestern Australia
- 5 reviews
Started smoking and sparking
Used for about 5 minutes before it started putting out plumes of electrical smoke and sparking inside the motor. The smoke was so toxic.
I was sanding down a board and believe me I was careful not to put too much pressure on the machine, letting the sandpaper do all the work, but still failed. Got a refund.
Next day was at Bunnings leaving the car park when I saw a guy coming back in with the same sander. I stopped him and asked if it just died. He said it didn't last half an hour and was almost the exact same story as mine.
Don't buy unless you want to possibly start a fire.
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Terrible
I Brought this sander at bunnings to sand back my deck 15 Mins later went up in smoke ill be returning it
and wont be getting a replacement been told Makita are the go.
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Ol codgerAdelaide
- 13 reviews
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Great Machine BUT
This machine works extremely well, and overall did an excellent job in cleaning up an old 7' x 4' trailer that had it's share of rust.
I found the product was easy to assemble, and with the variable speed much greater control over the device is available to the user. Putting on the belts was easy.
On almost my first rearward movement with the sander the electric cord was pulled into the mechanism and although it did not break the cord, it did some minor damage to the electrical casing. I would suggest that a stronger and longer less flexi...Read more
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Questions & Answers
Marg Fraserasked
What is the sanding frame for?
No answers
HandyManasked
The drive to the sanding belt slips. At no load, the sanding belt rotates, but as soon as I apply the tool to the work, the sanding belt ceases to rotate - the electric motor continues to run normally with no change in sound. Is there a clutch or a drive plate between the motor and the sanding belt which can wear or slip? Can it be replaced? Can you point me to an online tutorial that explains how this can be done?
1 answer
You need the correct belt, once you release the tension lever it takes up the tension on the belt
Karalee Gasked
Worked great for 20 mins, now won't go round or will only spin slowly so that as soon as you touch the wood it stops spinning- if we leave it to cool down it works for 1 or 2 minutes before stopping again. Can we fix this somehow?
Ryobi ebs 800
3 answers
I've had a similar problem infact I spent a lot more on buying several more sanding belts as it would curl up to one side and double up bringing the machine to a halt.It also has a problem with the lever that tightens the belt, heating is an ongoing issue.I was so frustrated that I ended up sanding by job by hand There seems to be a manufacturing defect. I could'nt see this getting any better so I took mine back to Bunnings and got he sales guy to open up a new box of exactly the same model and Yes, it behaved in the same manner. I got a refund. He made a complaint to Ryobi but obviously they dont seem keen to re-design or pull it off the shelves.
To answer your question, I dont think you can fix this problem
Not a problem I encountered, but as stated in the other response, return it. Whether it's a design or a production fault, it's unfit for purpose.
Karalee,
If you have checked the belt alignment (belt running straight) & your battery is fully charged, it seems like you have possibly got a defective unit.
One other thing I have thought of, is the filter bag empty ? if not, disengage the bag & empty out & try operating again.
Very disappointing to hear of your problem, but manufacturer should be able to help, if you are still not satisfied.
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