AST20XC - Sander BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	AST20XC
Product type	Angle grinder
Supply voltage	230 V
Power consumption	2000 W
No-load speed	6500 min⁻¹
Max disc diameter	230 mm
Disc bore	22 mm
Arbor size	M14
Weight	7.7 kg
Main functions	Grinding and cutting of metal and concrete
Features	On/off switch with lock, arbor lock, adjustable guard 180°, side handle, double insulation
Care and cleaning	Clean the ventilation slots regularly with a soft brush or dry cloth; clean the motor housing with a damp cloth; do not use abrasive or solvent-based products
Safety	Mandatory wearing of safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves; work in a clean and well-lit area; unplug the tool before any adjustment or maintenance
Spare parts and repairability	Repairs only by an authorized repairer using original parts; double insulated tool, no earth connection required
General information	24-month warranty; free recycling at end of life via an authorized repairer; CE declaration conforming to EN 50144, EN 55014

Frequently Asked Questions - AST20XC BLACK & DECKER

What type of disc can I use on the AST20XC?

Use grinding discs (max thickness 6 mm) or cutting discs (max thickness 3.5 mm) of suitable diameter (up to 230 mm) and a bore of 22 mm. Ensure the disc's maximum speed exceeds the tool's no-load speed (6500 min⁻¹).

How to correctly install the protective guard?

Place the tool on a table, arbor upwards. Align the holes of the adjustment plate with the screw holes, insert the screws and tighten. You can rotate the guard 180° for optimal adjustment. Never use the tool without the guard.

How to change a grinding or cutting disc?

Place the inner flange on the arbor, then the disc, then the outer flange (raised centre facing the disc for grinding, opposite for cutting). Press the arbor lock button and tighten with the two-pin spanner. To remove, reverse the operation.

What safety precautions should I take?

Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. Hold the tool with both hands (side handle and main handle). Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Unplug the tool before any adjustment or maintenance. Do not wear loose clothing.

How to use the tool for effective grinding?

Let the tool reach its maximum speed before touching the workpiece. Maintain an angle of about 15° between the disc and the surface. Do not force the tool, let it work at its own pace. Guide the cable to avoid cutting it.

What to do if the tool does not start?

Check that the mains voltage corresponds to 230 V. Ensure the lock button is pressed before operating the on/off switch. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Black & Decker repairer.

How to maintain the tool?

Clean the ventilation slots regularly with a soft brush or dry cloth. Clean the motor housing with a damp cloth, without using abrasive or solvent-based products. Ensure the handles and switches are dry and free of oil.

Can I use the tool to cut metals containing magnesium?

No, do not use the tool on light metals containing more than 80% magnesium, as they are flammable. Observe recommended materials: metal and concrete.

What does the warranty cover and how to activate it?

The 24-month warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. To activate it, provide the proof of purchase to the seller or an authorized repairer. The warranty does not apply in case of commercial use, negligence or unauthorized repair.

How to recycle the tool at end of life?

Black & Decker offers a free recycling service for its products. Bring your tool to an authorized repairer who will collect it. Visit www.2helpU.com to find the nearest repairer.

USER MANUAL AST20XC BLACK & DECKER

Your Black & Decker angle grinder has been designed for cutting metal and masonry using the appropriate type of cutting or grinding disc. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating the tool.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

Keep work area clean

Cluttered areas and benches can cause accidents.

Consider work area environment

Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases.

Keep children away

Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the work area or to touch the tool or mains cable.

Dress properly

Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.

Personal protection

Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations may produce dust or flying particles.

Hearing protection should be worn.

Guard against electric shock

Prevent body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators). Electric safety can be further improved by using a high-sensitivity (30mA / 30mS) residual current device (RCD).

Do not overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Stay alert

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the tool when you are tired.

Secure workpiece

Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer and it frees both hands to operate the tool.

Connect dust extraction equipment

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure that these are connected and properly used.

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

Always check that adjusting keys and wrenches are removed from the tool before operating the tool.

Extension cables

Before use, inspect the extension cable and replace if damaged. When using the tool outdoors, only use extension cables intended for outdoor use. Up to 30m of Black & Decker extension cable can be used without loss of power.

Use appropriate tool

The intended use is described in this instruction manual. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Do not force the tool. Do not use the tool for purposes not intended, for example, do not use a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs.

Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

Check for damaged parts

Before use, carefully check the tool and mains cable for damage. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Ensure that the tool will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the tool if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.

Unplug the tool

Unplug the tool when it is not in use, before changing any parts of the tool, accessories or attachments and before servicing.

Avoid unintentional starting

Do not carry the tool with a finger on the on/off switch. Be sure that the tool is switched off when plugging in.

Do not abuse cord

Never carry the tool by its cord or pull it to disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Store idle tools

When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, locked up or high place, out of reach of children.

Maintain tools with care

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instructions for maintenance and changing accessories. Keep handles and switches dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Repairs

This tool complies with relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts; otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.

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Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Additional safety instructions for angle grinders

Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool.
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Wear gloves when operating this tool.
Do not cut or grind light metal with a magnesium content exceeding 80% since this type of metal is flammable.
Only use grinding and cutting discs and other accessories recommended in this manual.
Make sure that the maximum speed of the grinding or cutting disc exceeds the no-load speed of the tool.
Do not cut workpieces requiring a maximum depth of cut exceeding that of the cutting disc.
Never use the tool without the guard, except for sanding.
Do not exert side pressure on the grinding or cutting disc.

Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Side handle
4. Spindle lock
5. Guard

Assembly

Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged.

Fitting and removing the guard (fig. A)

Fitting

• Place the tool on a table, with the spindle (6) facing up.
  Hold the guard (5) over the tool as shown.
  Align the holes in the adjusting plate (7) with the screw holes (8).
  Press the guard down and insert the screws (9) into the holes.
  Tighten the screws.

Removing

Remove the screws (9).
Take the guard off the tool.

Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.

Adjusting the guard (fig. B)

The guard can be rotated 180^

• Slacken the screws (9) and the nut (10).
  Rotate the guard as required.

• Re-tighten the screws and the nut.

Fitting the side handle

Screw the side handle (3) into one of the mounting holes in the tool.

Warning! Always use the side handle.

Fitting and removing grinding or cutting discs (fig. C-F)

Always use the correct type of disc for your application. Always use discs with the correct diameter and bore size (see technical data). The maximum thickness for grinding discs is 6 mm, for cutting discs 3.5 mm.

Fitting

Fit the guard as described above.
Place the inner flange (11) onto the spindle (6) as shown (fig. C). Make sure that the flange is correctly located on the flat sides of the spindle.
Place the disc (12) onto the spindle (6) as shown (fig. D). If the disc has a raised centre (13), make sure that the raised centre faces the inner flange.
Make sure that the disc locates correctly on the inner flange.
Place the outer flange (14) onto the spindle. When fitting a grinding disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must face towards the disc (A in fig. E). When fitting a cutting disc, the raised centre on the outer flange must face away from the disc (B in fig. E).
- Keep the spindle lock (4) depressed and tighten the outer flange using the two-pin spanner (15) (fig. F).

Removing

Keep the spindle lock (4) depressed and loosen the outer flange (14) using the two-pin spanner (15) (fig. F).
Remove the outer flange (14) and the disc (12).

Use

Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Carefully guide the cable in order to avoid accidentally cutting it.
Be prepared for a stream of sparks when the grinding or cutting disc touches the workpiece.
Always position the tool in such a way that the guard provides optimum protection from the grinding or cutting disc.

Switching on and off

To switch the tool on, press the lock-off button (2) and subsequently press the on/off switch (1).
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch (1).

Warning! Do not switch the tool off while under load.

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Hints for optimum use

Firmly hold the tool with one hand around the side handle and the other hand around the main handle.
- When grinding, always maintain an angle of approx. 15^ between the disc and the workpiece surface.

Maintenance

Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.
  Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.

Protecting the environment

Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Technical data

	KG2000 KG2001
Voltage V	230 230
Power input W 2,000 2,000
No-load speed min	6,500 8,400
Disc diameter mm 230 180
Disc bore mm 22 22
Spindle size M14 M14
Weight kg 7 7

EC declaration of conformity

Black & Decker declares that these products conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 50144, EN 55014 L (sound pressure): 86.6 dB(A), L (acoustic power) 102.7 dB(A), hand/arm weighted vibration 2.9 m/s²

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom

Guarantee

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes;
The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents;
Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting you locer office at the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com

Please register at our website www.blackanddecker.com to be kept up to date on new products and special offers. Further information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of products is available at www.blackanddecker.com.

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Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG.

United Kingdom

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Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

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Reservdalar / reparationer

Director of Consumer Engineering, Mymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

Director of Consumer Engineering ymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom

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