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USER MANUAL RTX1 BLACK & DECKER

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listedbelow may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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• 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 thanthe other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fitfully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. DoubleInsulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and groundedpower supply system.• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. 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 anoutlet. 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 powertool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-tion. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personalinjury.• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep yourhair, clothing , and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long haircan 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 a 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 bal- ance 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 preventive safety measures reduce therisk 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 othercondition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced beforeusing. 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 onanother 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 inthe Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to followMaintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warninglabel. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and causeinjury.The label on your tool may include the following symbols.V ..........................volts A..........................amperesHz ........................hertz W ........................watts min........................minutes ......................alternating current ......................direct current o........................no load speed..........................Class II Construction........................earthing terminal ........................safety alert symbol .../min ..................revolutions or reciprocationsper minute ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES F0R ROTARY TOOLS ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING THIS TOOL!• If accessory jams, turn tool off and disconnect from power supply before freeingaccessory from the jam.• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
• When using cutoff wheels always have the work securely clamped. Never attempt to hold the work with one hand while using any cutting accessory.• Keep hands away from rotating accessories.
• Allow accessories and collets to cool before touching with bare hands. They will be hot after using.
• Insure there are no foreign objects in the workpiece such as nails which if hit could cause loss of control of unit.
• Always feed the cutter into the material in the same direction as the chips are being thrown. Feeding the tool in the wrong direction can cause loss of control.

• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the tool.• When cutting wood, extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skincontact.
• Wear ear protection. Noise level may be amplified when using tool in enclosed spaces.

• The RTX has an internal speed control, never use an external speed control on this unit.• Do not use worn accessories.• Do not use grinding wheels that have cracks.
• When turning tool on, hold it away from your face, since a damaged accessory could come apart. CAT. NO. RTX FORM NO. 397438-00 Copyright©2000 Black & Decker (JUNE 00 -1) PRINTED IN CHINA

• Do not tighten the collet nut without an accessory bit in place.

• Do not engage spindle lock until tool has come to a complete stop.

• 7WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive 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. Toreduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work withapproved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filterout microscopic particles.USE OF EXTENSION CORDSMake 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.SPINDLE LOCK LEVER TURN OFF AND UNPLUG TOOL FROM POWER SUPPLY.Fig.1 shows the ON/OFF switch and the spindle lock lever. To lock the spindle for changingaccessories, pull back on the spindle lock lever as shown in Figure 2. With the lever in the fullback position the spindle will lock. Install or remove the accessories as directed in thismanual. Release the spindle lock lever and you’re finished.ON/OFF SWITCH To turn the tool ON, slide the switch button forward. The tool will immediately run at the speedwhich is selected. Do not attempt to start tool with spindle lock engaged. It will not run.SPEED SELECTION To operate the tool, select the speed setting you wish with the speed wheel, shown in Fig 3,and slide the ON/OFF switch forward. The speed setting can be adjusted either with the toolon or off.CAUTION: Because the RTX has a separate speed wheel for setting the speed (8,000 - 30,000 RPM), the tool will start at the speed where the speed wheel is set. Be sure switch isfully OFF before plugging in.The numbered positions,1 through 6 inscribed on the switch speed wheel, do not indicateany precise speed but are good reference points. The higher the number, the higher the toolspeed.The approximate speed at each setting is:SPEED SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 6APPROX. SPEED 8,000 12,000 19,000 24,000 28,000 30,000(Actual RPM’s on your tool may vary.)Be sure to select the proper speed for your rotary tool operation. The following chartprovides a speed guide for various operations.If in doubt about the proper speed for your operation, test the performance at low speedsettings and gradually increase until a comfortable speed is found.Cutting Metal p. 5
• -6 Deburring p. 4
• -5Sanding Wood p. 5
• -6 Stripping Metal p. 4
• -5Sharpening p. 3
• -5 Engraving Metal p. 4
• -5Polishing p. 1
• -2 Drilling Holes p. 4
• -5Removing Rust -2CAUTION: Never exceed the speed rating of the accessory being used.CHANGING ACCESSORIES Accessories are held in place by a collet and collet nut as shown in Figure 4.To insert an accessory:1. Turn off tool, allow it to come to a complete stop and disconnect from the power supply.2. Pull back on the spindle lock lever (see Fig. 2) and grasp the collet nut. 3. Turn the collet nut counter-clockwise as shown in Fig. 5 until it is loose.4. Insert the new accessory into the collet as far as it will go. p. 1

5. Tighten (clockwise) the collet nut securely. NOTE: The collet was designed to be hand

tightened and loosened only. Accessories naturally self tighten during use. A wrench isprovided with the tool for loosening. You should never need to tighten the collet nut withthe wrench. If a wrench is needed, use only the wrench provided. Do not use tools thatwill mar the finish and could break the collet. Always ensure there is some accessory inthe collet before tightening. Tightening an empty collet can crack it.6. Release the spindle lock lever and you’re finished. 7. If an accessory causes vibration it can usually be improved by loosening the collet nut,pushing the accessory in as far as it will go and rotating it 1/4 turn then retightening thecollet.CHANGING THE COLLET Some accessories require different sized collets. The two collets used with Black & Decker accessories are 1/8" (used for most accessories) and 3/32". Ensure your collet sizematches your accessory.To change the collet:1. Turn off tool, allow it to come to a complete stop and disconnect from power supply.2. Pull back on the spindle lock lever (see Fig. 2) and grasp the collet nut. 3. Turn the collet nut counter-clockwise and remove the collet nut and the collet from thethreaded spindle (see Fig. 4).4. Insert the new collet into the spindle. 5. Screw on the collet nut.6. Release the spindle lock.USING THE ROTARY TOOLWARNING: Always wear eye protection.When operating the tool be sure to hold it securely. For detail work, grip the contoured areaat the front of the tool, near the spindle. Before beginning a project, practice using the toolon some scrap material until you get the "feel" of the tool. The rotary tool is small and easy to use but don’t be fooled; it’s a real power tool and should be handled carefully and properly as described in this manual. Don’t overload the tool. Performance is enhanced by letting the tool do the work.FLEXIBLE SHAFT RT5100 FLEXIBLE ROTARY TOOL EXTENDER (Available as a separate accessory and included with catalog number RTX-2 only)FLEXIBLE SHAFT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn off tool, allow it to come to a complete stop and disconnect from power supply.2. Remove the collet nut and collet from the tool by first pulling back on the spindle locklever and grasping the collet nut (Fig.2). 3. Turn the collet nut counter-clockwise and remove the collet nut and the collet from thethreaded spindle (see Fig. 4).Release the spindle lock.4. Remove the silver housing cap (Fig.4) by turning counterclockwise.5. Locate the driver nut and thread it onto the motor shaft (Fig. 6).6. Screw the F LEXIBLE SHAFT onto the rotary tool as shown in Fig. 7 insuring that the rotating center core engages the square hole socket in the driver nut (Fig. 7). NOTE: Use caution when screwing the metal housing of the shaft onto the threaded portion of the rotary tool.Avoid cross threading.7. The F LEXIBLE SHAFT is now ready for use. To insert an accessory, Turn off tool, allow it to come to a complete stop and disconnect from power supply. Place the provided lock pin into the opening in the FLEXIBLE SHAFT hand piece and rotate collet nut until lockpin engages hole in spindle (Fig. 8). With the shaft locked, turn the collet nut counter-clock-wise to loosen. Insert the accessory completely into the collet to avoid wobbling. Tightencollet nut securely by hand. Remove lock pin.Minimum Gage for Cord SetsVolts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Ampere RatingMore Not more American Wire GageThan Than 0-6 18 16 16 14

8. The Flexible Shaft collet can be changed as described in the “Changing the Collet” sec-

tion. IMPORTANT: Avoid using the Flexible Shaft with a sharp bend as shown in Fig. 9. A radius of 6" or larger is recommended. A tool hanger (Fig. 4) is provided to hang the tool when usingthe flex shaft. The hanger secures the tool and helps avoid sharp bends on the flex shaft.NOTE: The rotating center core can come out of the F LEXIBLE SHAFT. This is not a problem. Simply reinsert it into the FLEXIBLE SHAFT. If the center core gets dirty, wipe it off and apply a very light film of high temperature grease. The square drive of the center core may notengage the hand piece. To get it to engage, apply a light force to the tip of the center corewhile rotating the handpiece collet nut. MAINTENANCEUse only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorizedservice centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacementparts. Unit contains no user serviceable parts inside.ACCESSORIESBlack & Decker offers a large selection of accessories available at your local dealer orauthorized service center at extra cost. Only Black & Decker accessories are recommendedfor use in the RTX or B&D Flexible Shaft. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986). CAUTION: Use only those accessories rated at 30,000 RPM or greater. Exception: Do not operate wire brushes, bristle brushes, diamond dome sander, or 1-1/4” diamond wheels at speeds greater than 15,000 RPM (speed setting #2). Never exceed the speed rating of theaccessory being used.WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could behazardous.SERVICE INFORMATIONBlack & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locationsthroughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trainedpersonnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contactthe Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools–Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).FULL FIVE-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTYBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for five years against any defects inmaterial or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge ineither of two ways.The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer fromwhom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for theirspecific 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 orauthorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may berequired. 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 rightsand you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have anyquestions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. NOTE: This tool is designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the needs of the do-it-yourselfer in the execution of projects and repairs in and around the home. With properuse it will provide the home owner with years of service. However, if you use tools for a living and use this product or any of Black & Decker’s other Consumer Home Use tools ON THE JOBSITE you should know that they CANNOT BE COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. Modèle RTX