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• Always hold the tool with two hands.
• Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
• Regularly check the condition of the sanding belt. Replace when necessary.
• Always sand with the grain of the wood.
• Always start your sander before it is in contact with the workpiece and do not switch it
off until after it has been lifted from the workpiece.
• 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 canister)
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 1/2 in. x 18 in. (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
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 page directory under
“Tools—Electric” or call:
1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com
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
