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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. 

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 

Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way

. Double insulation 

eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded

power supply system.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

There is

an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. 

Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". 

These

cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. 

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. 

A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. 

Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. 

Carrying tools with your finger on the

switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on.

A wrench or key that is left attached to a

rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. 

Holding the

work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.

The correct tool will do the job better and safer

at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. 

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 

Tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

Accessories that may

be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 

Service or maintenance performed by

unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. 

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create

a risk of electric shock or injury.

WARNING:

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activ-

ities contains chemicals known 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. (CCA)

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your expo-

sure 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.

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

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

reciprocations

per minute

CAT. NO. FS500,FS550,FS600,FS1000       FORM NO. 387118       PRINTED IN U.S.A.        (JUN 00 CD -2)

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•Never operate the sander without recommended sandpaper properly installed on the

Velcro™ base. (Models FS550, FS1000)

•Do not push down—let the sander do the work. 

•Extended drywall sanding is not recommended for this product.

1-800-54-HOW-TO

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT 

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM

WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PURCHASE,

CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986).

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE

CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE.

IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT,

GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL

TO THE SUCCESS OF BLACK & DECKER'S QUALITY 

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

(544-6986)

VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE

GARANTÍA. 

ADVERTENCIA: 

LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL

PRODUCTO. 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FS500, FS550, FS600, FS1000

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or a double

thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with double insulation are not

intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use

extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The

insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure

within the tool.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: 

When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Repair or replace damaged

cords.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS

Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk of electric shock.

When provided, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not

change the plug in any way.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: SANDERS

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

• Clean your tool out periodically.

OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENSION CORDS

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 following

table 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.

SANDING LEAD BASED 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.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V

0-25

26-50

51-100

101-150

240V

0-50

51-100

101-200

201-300

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Summary of Contents for 387118

Page 1: ...tiv ities contains chemicals known 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 CCA Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your expo sure to ...

Page 2: ...oduct is not intended for commercial use AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT Vous devez lire et comprendre toutes les instructions Le non respect même partiel des instructions ci après entraîne un risque de choc électrique d incendie et ou de blessures graves CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS ZONE DE TRAVAIL S assurer que la zone de travail est propre et bien éclairée Des établis ...

Page 3: ...FS550 FS1000 No empujehaciaabajo deje que la lijadora haga eltrabajo No se recomienda para este producto el lijado continoen tablaroca ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIAS E INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA Lea y comprenda todas las instrucciones No hacerlo puede originar riesgos de choque eléctrico incendio y lesiones personales de gravedad CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES AREA DE TRABAJO Conse...

Page 4: ... el punzón con la mano simplemente oprímalo contra la base de la lijadora COLOCACION DE LIJA DE VELCRO FS550 Para instalar la lija céntrela cuidadosamente sobre la base de lijado y oprímala con firmeza en su sitio Las lijas con sistema de sujeción VELCRO pueden retirarse fácilmente tirando de ellas hacia fuera Se pueden reutilizar cuando se desee NOTA Cuando guarde la lijadora durante periodos pro...

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