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USER MANUAL BR318 BLACK & DECKER

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod er ate injury. NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.3 e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Specic Safety Rules

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the belt may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Always hold tool rmly with both hands and only operate when hand held.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

WARNING: ALWAYS use proper safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT

safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

and other construction activities 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 exposure 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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash4 exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause

serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body. CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V ...........................volts A ......................... amperes Hz .........................hertz W ........................ watts min ........................minutes .......................alternating current ...................... direct current

Class II Construction ........................ earthing terminal ......................... safety alert symbol .../min ...............revolutions or reciprocations per minute 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 you 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. 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders

• ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

• Clean your tool out periodically.

• Before using the tool on metal workpieces or workpieces containing metal, make sure to remove the dust canister.

• Wear gloves when working with metal workpieces. Other Important Safety Warnings and Instructions 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

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. ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug tool before performing

the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury. ATTACHING AND REMOVING SANDING ARMS (FIG. B) Attaching

• Loosen and remove the belt tracking knob (6).

• Check that the spring (10) is located in its mounting hole.

• Position the arm (4) as shown.

• Thread in belt tracking knob (6) and tighten it until the arm is aligned with the tool. Removing

• Remove the sanding belt (if present) as described below.

• Loosen and remove the belt tracking knob (6).

• Remove the arm. ATTACHING AND REMOVING SANDING BELTS (FIG. C) Attaching

• Move the belt tensioning lever (5) to the front position (A).

• Make sure that the arrows on the inside of the sanding belt face the same direction as the arrows (13) on the housing.

• Place the sanding belt (11) over the front pulley (12) and the rear pulley (14), sliding it through the slot in the housing.

• Move the belt tensioning lever (5) to the rear position (B).

• Adjust the belt tracking as described below. Removing

• Move the belt tensioning lever (5) to the front position (A).

• Slide the sanding belt (11) off the pulleys. ADJUSTING THE SANDING BELT TRACKING (FIG. D)

• Switch the tool on by pressing the on/off switch (1).

• Turn the belt tracking knob (6) as required until the sanding belt runs straight along the length of the arm. ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE DUST CANISTER OR DEFLECTOR (FIG. E) Attaching

• Align the dust canister (8) or the deflector (9) with the tool as shown.

• Slide the dust canister or deflector onto the tool and ensure it is securely located. Removing

• Pull the dust canister or deflector to the rear and off the tool.

WARNING: Fire Hazard. Attach the dust canister before using the tool on wooden

workpieces. Remove the dust canister and attach the deflector before using the tool on workpieces which contain metal. OPERATION

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.

WARNING: Severe abrasion hazard. Always hold tool rmly with one hand on

the switch handle and the other hand on the secondary handle (3) as shown in Figure F. Never operate the Powerle in an inverted stationary position.

• Let the tool work at its own pace.

• Do not overload.8 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (FIG. G) The variable speed control allows you to adapt the speed of the tool to the workpiece material.

• Use a low speed setting when using a fine grit, when working with plastics or ceramics and when removing painted or varnished surfaces. Use a high speed setting when using a coarse grit and when removing a lot of material.

• Set the control knob (7) to the desired setting. SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIG. H)

WARNING: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch

trigger activates properly and returns to the “off” position when released and that either the dust canister (for non-metallic material) or the deector (for metallic material) is in place on the exhaust opening.

• To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).

• To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch. For continuous operation: - Press the on/off switch (1). - Press the lock-on button (2). - Release the on/off switch.

• To switch the tool off when in continuous operation, press and release on/off switch (1). DUST COLLECTION

WARNING: To prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander

before installing the dust canister (8) or deector (9).

WARNING: Fire hazard. Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings

(polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in sander dust canister or elsewhere and cause re. To reduce risk, empty bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: Fire hazard. When sanding wood that could contain nails or when

sanding metal surfaces, do not use the dust canister (8) or a vacuum cleaner because sparks are generated. Instead attach the deector (9) with the open area facing away from your body. Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding. EMPTYING THE DUST CASSETTE (FIG. E) The dust cassette (15) should be emptied every 10 minutes.

• Pull the dust cassette to the rear and off the tool.

• Remove the cover (17) by twisting it counter-clockwise.

• Hold dust cassette (15) with the filter (16) facing down and shake the cassette (15) to empty the contents.

• Shake the cover (17) to empty the contents.

• Refit the cover onto the dust cassette (15), twisting it clockwise until it locks into place.

• Refit the dust cassette onto the tool. CLEANING THE DUST CASSETTE FILTER (FIG. E)

WARNING: Do not brush or use compressed air or sharp objects to clean the filter.

Do not wash the filter.

• The dust cassette filter (16) is re-usable & should be cleaned regularly.

• Empty the dust cassette (15) as described in “Emptying the Dust Cassette”.

• Pull the filter (16) off the dust cassette (15).

• Shake off the excess dust by tapping the filter (16) into a dustbin.

• Slide the dust cassette (15) onto the tool and make sure that it is securely located. APPLICATIONS Straight arm (g. I)

• Use the normal or narrow arm for general use, for slotting and for making joints.

HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE9

• 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.

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 from10 whom 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 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. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet.

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)

• Circuit breaker is • Reset circuit breaker. tripped. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to trip, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.)

• Cord or switch is • Have cord or switch replaced at damaged. Black & Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer. For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986. 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.11 CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR UN USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.