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Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations
Operations

a) Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the 

specific guard designed for the selected wheel.

Wheels for which the power tool

was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for

maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the 
operator.

The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and

accidental contact with wheel. 

c) Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do

not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for

peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

d) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for

your selected wheel.

Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the

possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from
grinding wheel flanges. 

e) Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.

Wheel intended for 

larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive Cutting-Off Operation

a) Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to

make an excessive depth of cut.

Overstressing the wheel increases the loading

and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of
kickback or wheel breakage.

b) Do not position your body in line with and behind the rotating wheel. 

When

the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your body, the possible
kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

c) When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off

the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while
the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. 

Investigate and take 

corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

d) Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full

speed and carefully reenter the cut.

The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if

the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

e) Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel

pinching and kickback.

Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight.

Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the
edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

f) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other

blind areas. 

The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or

objects that can cause kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations

a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers

recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. 

Larger sanding paper 

extending beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations

a) Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment

strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings.

Loose

and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the 
workpiece.

Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations

a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary

operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the
brush.

The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any

interference of the wire wheel or brush with the guard.

Wire wheel or brush

may expand in diameter due to work and centrifugal forces.

Additional Safety Information

Do not use Type 1 flat cut-off abrasive or diamond wheels without proper guard. (Guard
not included with unit.)

WARNING: ALWAYS 

use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.

Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and

other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 

Some examples of these

chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and 
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. 

Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin

may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING:  

Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious

and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

WARNING:  Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI

S12.6 (S3.19) during use. 

Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this

product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING:  Always use eye protection. 

All users and bystanders must wear eye

protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING:  When not in use, place grinder on a stable surface where it will not

move inadvertantly, roll or cause a tripping or falling hazard. 

The grinder may stand

upright on the battery pack but may be easily knocked over. Serious personal injury may
result.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, 

use extra care when working into a

corner or edge because a sudden, sharp movement of the tool may be experienced when
the wheel or other accessory contacts a secondary surface or a surface edge. 

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts

A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz

W ........................watts

min ........................minutes

......................alternating current

......................direct current

no ........................no load speed

..........................Class II Construction

........................

earthing terminal

........................safety alert symbol

SPM ....................strokes per 

.../min ....................revolutions or 

minute

reciprocations per minute

Extension Cord

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller
the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Motor 

Your tool is powered by a Black & Decker specified motor. Be sure your power supply
agrees with the nameplate marking. A marking of 120 volts, 50/60 Hz or 120 volts, AC only
means that the tool is designed to operate on normal 120 volt house current. Voltage
decrease of more that 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker
tools are factory tested. If this tool does not run, check the power supply.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug tool before 

performing the following operations.

Failure to do this could result in serious 

personal injury. 

Attaching the Wheel Guard - Fig. 2

WARNING: 

NEVER GRIND OR BRUSH WITHOUT GUARD IN PLACE. 

• 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 (4) onto the tool as shown.
• Place the flange (7) 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.

Removing the Wheel Guard (For Sanding Only) - Fig. 3

CAUTION: 

To prevent loss of control, do not set tool down until accessory has

completely stopped turning.

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 if they have been attached.
• Use a screwdriver to remove the screws (6).
• Remove the flange (7), guard (4) and spring washer (8). Store these parts carefully.

1. On/off switch

Interrupteur Marche/Arrêt
Conmutador de encendido y apagado

2. Lock-on button

Bouton de verrouillage en position de marche
Botón de bloqueo en encendido

3. Side handle 

Poignée latérale
Mango lateral

4. Spindle lock

Bouton de verrouillage de la broche
Seguro del eje

5. Guard

Dispositif de protection 
Protector

6

6

7

8

4

14

12
13

11

7

14

12

11

7

14

12

11

7

A

B

14

15

5

12

3

5

6

7

6

6

7

4

9
8

10

2

1

4

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

10

11

9

7A

8

Summary of Contents for Fire Storm 496437-00

Page 1: ... snagged or pinched by the workpiece the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator depending on direction of the wheel s movement at the point of pinching Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions Kickback is the result of tool mis...

Page 2: ...based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter...

Page 3: ...epared for a stream of sparks when the disc touches the metal Maintain an angle between the disc and work surface Fig 10 of approximately 30 when grinding and 10 15 when sanding Fig 11 for best tool control material removal and minimal loading CAUTION Use extra care when grinding into a corner as a sudden sharp movement of the grinder may be experienced when the wheel contacts a secondary surface ...

Page 4: ...TIONS Avertissements de sécurité communs à toutes les opérations de meulage ponçage brossage à l aide d une brosse métallique polissage ou de coupe a Cet outil électrique est conçu pour fonctionner comme une meule une ponceuse une brosse métallique une polisseuse ou un outil de coupe Lire tous les avertissements de sécurité les directives les illustrations et les spécifications fournies avec cet o...

Page 5: ...sières spécialement conçu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques Éviter tout contact prolongé avec la poussière soulevée par cet outil ou autres outils électriques Porter des vêtements de protection et nettoyer les parties exposées du corps à l eau savonneuse S assurer de bien se protéger afin d éviter d absorber par la bouche les yeux ou la peau des produits chimiques nocifs AVERTISSEMENT Cet...

Page 6: ... soit IMPORTANT Pour garantir la SÉCURITÉ et la FIABILITÉ de ce produit l outil doit être réparé entretenu et réglé par un centre de service Black Decker autorisé ou qualifié seules des pièces de rechange identiques doivent être utilisées Lubrification Les outils Black Decker sont adéquatement lubrifiés en usine et sont donc prêts à utiliser mais ils doivent être lubrifiés tous les ans selon l usa...

Page 7: ...nte con el cargador especificado por el fabricante Un cargador adecuado para un tipo de paquete de baterías puede originar riesgo de incendio si se utiliza con otro paquete de baterías b Utilice herramientas eléctricas sólo con paquetes de baterías específicamente diseñados El uso de cualquier otro paquete de baterías puede producir riesgo de incendio y lesiones c Cuando no utilice el paquete de b...

Page 8: ...protectora y lave las áreas expuestas con agua y jabón Evite que el polvo entre en la boca y en los ojos o se deposite en la piel para impedir la absorción de productos químicos nocivos ADVERTENCIA El uso de esta herramienta puede generar o dispersar partículas de polvo que pueden causar lesiones respiratorias permanentes y graves u otras lesiones Use siempre protección respiratoria apropiada para...

Page 9: ...cio Black Decker u otro servicio autorizado Accesorios Los accesorios recomendados para su herramienta están disponibles en el distribuidor o centro de servicio autorizados de su localidad Para consultas sobre accesorios favor de llamar al 55 5326 7100 ADVERTENCIA la utilización de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante para esta herramienta puede ser peligrosa INFORMACIÓN DE MANTENIMIENTO T...

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