SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose • hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces clothing or jewelry. keep your hair, when performing an operation where the clothing and gloves away from cutting tool may contact hidden wiring moving parts.
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EXTENSION CORDS 4 mils thickness. When using an extension cord, be sure to • Sanding should be done in a manner to use one heavy enough to carry the current reduce tracking of paint dust outside the your product will draw. An undersized cord work area. will cause a drop in line voltage resulting CLEANING AND DISPOSAL in loss of power and overheating.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Figure A 1. On / off paddle 2. lock-on / lock-off slider 3. Sanding pad 4. Dust port 5. Canister ASSEMbLY/ADjUSTMENT SET-UP CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, turn off and unplug the tool before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or accessories.
DUST COLLECTION (FIGURE E) WARNING: 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.
TROUbLEShOOTING Problem 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.) •...