Belt life will be greatly increased by keeping the tracking adjustment set properly. To prevent
the sanding belt from rubbing against the sander housing, keep the edge of the belt about
7/64 in. (2.7mm) to 13/64 in. (5.1mm) from the housing as shown in
figure 4
.
Changing The Sanding Belt - Figure 5 & 6
WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before
changing the sanding belt.
Pull the lever shown in
Figure 5
to release the tension on the sanding belt. Pull the sanding
belt from the two rollers. Put the new 3 in. x 21 in. (76 x 533mm) sanding belt in position on
the front and rear rollers (
Figure 6
). Ensure that the arrows on the sanding belt and on your
belt sander are pointing in the same direction. Push the lever to the rear to tension the
sanding belt.
Emptying the dust collector - Figure 7
The dust collector should be emptied every 10 minutes of use.
• Remove the dust collector to the rear and off the tool.
• Remove the cover by twisting it clockwise.
• Hold dust collector with the filter facing down and shake the collector to empty the
contents. Shake the cover to empty the contents.
• Refit the cover onto the dust collector, twisting it counterclockwise until it locks into
place.
• Refit the dust collectoronto the tool.
Cleaning the dust collector filter
The dust collector filter is re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
• Empty the dust collector as described above.
• Pull the filter off the dust collector.
WARNING:
Do not twist the filter.
• Shake off excess dust by tapping the filter into a dustbin.
WARNING:
Do not brush or use compressed air or sharp objects to clean the filter. Do
not wash the filter.
• Replace the filter.
• Refit the cover.
• Refit the dust collector onto the tool.
Operation
Using Your Belt Sander - Figure 8
Always hold belt sander firmly with both hands while sanding as shown in
Figure 8
. Note
that sander bail handle can be adjusted to three different positions as previously discussed.
Switch - Figure 9 & 10
To start your belt sander, depress the on/off switch as shown in
Figure 9
. To stop your belt
sander release the on/off switch. For continuous operation, depress the on/off switch then
depress the lock-on button (
Figure 10
) and release the on/off switch. To stop your belt
sander, depress the on/off switch to release the lock-on button. Release the on/off switch.
Handy Hints
• Always start your belt sander before it is in contact with the workpiece and do not switch it
off until after it has been lifted from the workpiece.
• Always hold your belt sander with two hands.
• Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a work bench or similar sturdy surface.
• 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 belt sander. Too much force can result in an
overload and cause damage to the motor or the workpiece. If your belt sander becomes too
hot, operate it without load for 2 minutes. 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 3 in. x 21 in. (76 x 533mm) 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
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be
made within the time period of the retailerʼs 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 rights
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should
you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service
Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT
: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call
1-800-544-6986
for a free replacement.
LATIN AMERICA:
This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the
packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.
Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders
•
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
Other Important Safety Warnings and Instructions
Sanding
Lead Base 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.
NOTE:
Only those dust masks suitable for working with lead paint dust and fumes should
be used. Ordinary painting masks do not offer this protection. See your local hardware
dealer for the proper (NIOSH approved) mask.
• NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent
ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE
eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not be left in the work
area where dust would settle on them.
Environmental Safety
• Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.
• Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mils
thickness.
• Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.
Cleaning And Disposal
• All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the
duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.
• Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or
other removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of
through regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women
should be kept away from the immediate work area.
• All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly
before being used again.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means your
tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on DC. A
rating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC
power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of power
and can result in over-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested; if this tool does
not operate, check the power supply.
Use of Extension Cords
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size
extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy
enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart
below.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Adjustments
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.
3 Position Handle - Figure 1 & 1A
A locking mechanism on the side of the handle can be loosened to allow the handle to move.
To adjust the handle, pull out on the locking arm (
Figure 1
) and move the handle to the
desired position (
Figure 1A
). Once the handle is in position, push the locking arm in to lock
the handle into position.
2 Position Belt Cover - Figure 2 & 3
The belt sander has an aluminum sanding belt cover at the front. When the handle is
positioned in the uppermost position, this cover can be raised as shown in
Figure 2
(Arrow 1
) and locked in this position to:
a.) Improve accessibility to narrow areas.
b.) Allow the use of the smaller diameter front roller to sand with (normally the aluminum
cover prevents this when in the “down” position).
c.) Expose the top part of the belt for more versatile sanding (
Figure 3
).
To lower the belt cover, grasp the flange on the side and move it slightly in the
direction shown in Figure 2 (Arrow 2) and return it to its closed position.
Note:
The sanding belt cover cannot be locked in its raised position unless the bail handle is
in the uppermost position.
WARNING: The sanding belt is exposed when the belt cover is raised. Use extra
caution when operating in this mode.
Adjusting The Sanding Belt Tracking - Figure 4
Turn the machine upside down (
Figure 4
), hold it firmly with one hand, start motor and
release switch immediately after observing tracking of sanding belt. If abrasive belt runs
outward, turn tracking adjustment knob clockwise and counterclockwise if belt runs inward.
Minimum Gauge 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 Gauge
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
8
9
10
See ‘Tools-
Electric’
– Yellow Pages –
for Service &
Sales
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
