The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V | volts | A | amperes |
Hz | hertz | W | watts |
min | ............minutes | no | alternating current |
| | direct current | no load speed |
| |
| | ............Class II Construction | | | .......... | earthing terminal |
| | | | |
| .............. | safety alert symbol | .../min | revolutions or |
| | | | | | reciprocations per minute |
Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders
•ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
•Clean your tool out periodically.
Other Important Safety Warnings and Instructions
Sanding
Lead Base Paint
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint:
Personal Safety
•No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being done until all clean up is completed.
•A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.
NOTE: Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware dealer for the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.
•NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would settle on them.
Environmental Safety
•Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.
•Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils thickness.
•Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.
Cleaning And Disposal
•All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.
•Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate work area.
•All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly before being used again.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
Use of Extension Cords
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.
| | | Minimum Gage for Cord Sets | |
Volts | | Total Length of Cord in Feet |
120V | | 0-25 | 26-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 |
| | | (0-7,6m) | (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m) |
240V | | 0-50 | 51-100 | 101-200 | 201-300 |
| | | (0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m) |
Ampere Rating | | | | |
More | | Not more | American Wire Gage | |
Than | | Than | | | | |
0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
| | | | | | |
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Adjustments
WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
3 Position Handle - Figure 1 & 1A
A locking mechanism on the side of the handle can be loosened to allow the handle to move. To adjust the handle, pull out on the locking arm (Figure 1) and move the handle to the desired position (Figure 1A). Once the handle is in position, push the locking arm in to lock the handle into position.
2 Position Belt Cover - Figure 2 & 3
The belt sander has an aluminum sanding belt cover at the front. When the handle is positioned in the uppermost position, this cover can be raised as shown in Figure 2 (Arrow 1) and locked in this position to:
a.) Improve accessibility to narrow areas.
b.) Allow the use of the smaller diameter front roller to sand with (normally the aluminum cover prevents this when in the “down” position).
c.) Expose the top part of the belt for more versatile sanding (Figure 3).
To lower the belt cover, grasp the flange on the side and move it slightly in the direction shown in Figure 2 (Arrow 2) and return it to its closed position.
Note: The sanding belt cover cannot be locked in its raised position unless the bail handle is in the uppermost position.
WARNING: The sanding belt is exposed when the belt cover is raised. Use extra caution when operating in this mode.
Adjusting The Sanding Belt Tracking - Figure 4
Turn the machine upside down (Figure 4), hold it firmly with one hand, start motor and release switch immediately after observing tracking of sanding belt. If abrasive belt runs outward, turn tracking adjustment knob clockwise and counterclockwise if belt runs inward. Belt life will be greatly increased by keeping the tracking adjustment set properly. To prevent the sanding belt from rubbing against the sander housing, keep the edge of the belt about 7/64” (2.7mm) to 13/64” (5.1mm) from the housing as shown in figure 4.
Changing The Sanding Belt - Figure 5 & 6
Note: A vacuum cleaner attachment is available as a service part at extra cost. To find your nearest Black & Decker Service Center location, refer to the yellow pages directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO(544-6986).
WARNING: Fire hazard. Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings (polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce risk, empty bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Fire hazard. When sanding wood that could contain nails or when sanding metal surfaces, do not use the dust bag or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your belt sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.
Operation
Using Your Belt Sander - Figure 8
Always hold belt sander firmly with both hands while sanding as shown in Figure 8. Note that sander bail handle can be adjusted to three different positions as previously discussed. Inversion Stand - An inversion stand is available for this belt sander from your nearest Black
&Decker service center as service part number 478700-00. The inversion stand allows the belt sander to be used like a small stationary sander for horizontal sanding.
Sanding Frame - A sanding frame as service part number 478705-00. A sanding frame allows for smooth even sanding without gouging.
If you need assistance in locating either of the above service parts, please call 1-800-54-
HOW-TO (544-6986).
Inversion Stand Warnings:
WARNING: Severe abrasion hazard.
•Avoid contacting the rotating belt on the inversion stand with fingers or hands.
•Never use the belt sander in an inverted position without the inversion stand specifically designed for this product.
•Be sure the belt sander is turned off and not attached to a power source while attaching to inversion stand. Before re-connecting the tool, depress and release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off.
•When sanding with the belt sander in the inversion stand, hold wood or material being sanded firmly during operation. The belt may pull the material away from you resulting in injury.
Switch - Figure 9 & 10
To start your belt sander, depress the on/off switch as shown in Figure 9. To stop your belt sander release the on/off switch. For continuous operation, depress the on/off switch then depress the lock-on button (Figure 10) and release the on/off switch. To stop your belt sander, depress the on/off switch to release the lock-on button. Release the on/off switch.
Handy Hints
•Always start your belt sander before it is in contact with the workpiece and do not switch it off until after it has been lifted from the workpiece.
•Always hold your belt sander with two hands.
•Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a work bench or similar sturdy surface.
•Use the correct grit sanding belt for your application. The following is a suggested list of belt grits to use with different materials.
MATERIAL
Solid Wood
Veneer
Chipboard
Plastics
Steel
Paint Removal
Balsa Wood
Acrylic
Tool Care And Maintenance
Never apply excessive force when you use your belt sander. Too much force can result in an overload and cause damage to the motor or the workpiece. If your belt sander becomes too hot, operate it without load for 2 minutes. Always keep the air cooling vents clear. To clean your belt sander, proceed as follows:
WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury.
•Use a clean dry paint brush to clear vents and ducts.
•Clean the housings using a clean damp cloth (do not use solvents, gas or turpentine.) IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using identical replacement parts.
Problem | TROUBLESHOOTING | |
Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
• Unit will not start. | • Cord not plugged in. | • Plug tool into a working |
| | outlet. |
| • Circuit fuse is blown. | • Replace circuit fuse. |
| | (If the product repeatedly |
| | causes the circuit fuse to |
| | blow, discontinue use |
| | immediately and have it |
| | serviced at a Black & |
| | Decker service center or |
| | authorized servicer.) |
| • Circuit breaker is tripped. | • Reset circuit breaker. |
| | (If the product repeatedly |
| | causes the circuit breaker |
| | to trip, discontinue use |
| | immediately and have it |
| | serviced at a Black & |
| | Decker service center or |
| | authorized servicer.) |
| • Cord or switch is damaged. | • Have cord or switch |
| | replaced at Black & |
| | Decker Service Center or |
| | Authorized Servicer. |
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the loca- tion of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
Accessories
Use only 3” x 21” (75 x 533mm) sanding belts. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please call 1-800-54-HOW-TO(544-6986).
CAUTION: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.
WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before installing the dust bag.
WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before changing the sanding belt.