Black & Decker PF260 Tool Care And Maintenance, Material, Belt Grit, Accessories

•Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a work bench or similar sturdy surface.

•When sanding new layers of paint before applying another layer, use extra fine grit.

•On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of paint, start with a coarse grit. On other surfaces, start with a medium grit. In both cases, gradually change to a fine grit for a smooth finish.

•Use the correct grit sanding belt for your application. The following is a suggested list of belt grits to use with different materials.

MATERIAL	BELT GRIT
Solid Wood	80
Veneer	150
Chipboard	60/80
Plastics	100
Steel	80 (remove dust bag)
Paint Removal	40/60
Balsa Wood	100
Acrylic	100

Tool Care And Maintenance

Never apply excessive force when you use your sander. Too much force can result in an overload and cause damage to the motor or the workpiece. 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.

Accessories

Use only 1/2in. x 18in. (13mm x 457mm) 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

1-800-544-6986.

CAUTION:: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

Service Information

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow pages directory under “Tools—Electric” or call: 1-800-544-6986.

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges. The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under “Tools-Electric” in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal

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