E N G L I S H
ASSEMBLY
Before attempting any of the following operations, make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged and that the disc has stopped rotating.
Removing and refitting of the guard
Never use the tool without the guard, except when sanding.
Removing (fig. B)
This tool is fitted with a guard. For sanding only, you can remove the guard as follows.
Remove the outer flange, disc and inner flange as described below.
Use a screwdriver to remove the screws (6). Remove the flange (7), guard (4) and spring washer (8). Store these parts carefully.
Refitting (fig. C)
Place the tool on a table, with the spindle (9) facing up.
Place the spring washer (8) over the spindle and locate it on the shoulder (10).
Place the guard onto the tool as shown. Place the flange (11) over the spindle with the protruding pips towards the guard. Make sure that the holes in the flange align with the screw holes.
Secure the flange with the screws (6). Make sure that the screws are fully tight and that the guard can be rotated.
Fitting the side handle (fig. A)
Always use the side handle.
Screw the side handle (2) into one of the mounting holes in the tool.
Fitting and removing grinding or cutting discs (fig. A, D - G)
Always use the correct type of disc for your application. Always use discs with the correct diameter and bore size (see technical data).
The maximum thickness for grinding discs is 6 mm, for cutting discs 3.5 mm.
Fitting
If it has been removed, fit the guard as described above.
Place the inner flange (12) onto the spindle (9) as shown (fig. D). Make sure that the flange is correctly located on the flat sides of the spindle. Place the disc (5) onto the spindle (9) as shown (fig. E). If the disc has a raised centre (13), make sure that the raised centre faces the inner flange.
Make sure that the disc locates correctly on the inner flange.
Place the outer flange (14) onto the spindle. When fitting a grinding disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must face towards the disc (A in fig. F). When fitting a cutting disc,
the raised centre on the outer flange must face away from the disc (B in fig. F).
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and tighten the outer flange using the
Removing
Keep the spindle lock (3) depressed and loosen the outer flange (14) using the
Remove the outer flange (14) and the disc (5).
Fitting and removing sanding discs (fig. A, H & I) For sanding, a backing pad is required. The backing pad is available from your Black & Decker dealer as an accessory.
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