BG180 - Sander BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bench Grinder / Sharpening Machine
Brand & Model	Black & Decker BG180
Power Rating	1/4 HP (180 W)
Wheel Diameter	6 inches (152 mm)
Wheel Width	5/8 inch (16 mm)
Arbor Size	1/2 inch (13 mm)
Grain Options	Coarse (60) and Medium (36) discs
Voltage / Frequency	230 V / 50 Hz
No-Load Speed	2950 rpm (for 230V model)
Weight	5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Noise Level (Sound Pressure)	Lp = 54.5 dB(A), Lw = 69.0 dB(A), K = 3 dB(A)
Intended Use	Sharpening hand tools and general grinding
Mounting	Must be securely bolted to a workbench using 1/4" (6 mm) bolts
Safety Features	Protection guard, spark arrestor, adjustable work rest (max gap 1/16")
Power Switch	Rocker switch (ON/OFF) on the front base
Wheel Change Procedure	Remove cover, lock rotor with screwdriver, undo hex nut, replace wheel, reinstall cover
Maintenance	Clean ventilation slots with soft brush; blow out wheel guards with compressed air; wipe with damp cloth
Accessories Compatibility	Only 6" wheels rated above 2950 rpm; use only supplied flanges
Environmental Protection	Do not dispose with household waste; recycle at local collection points

Frequently Asked Questions - BG180 BLACK & DECKER

What is the intended use of the Black & Decker BG180?

The BG180 is a stationary bench grinder designed for sharpening hand tools and general grinding tasks. It should not be used for purposes other than grinding with authorized wheels.

How do I mount the BG180 grinder?

Unplug the grinder, place it on a workbench, mark and drill holes, then secure it using 1/4-inch (6 mm) hex head bolts, washers, and nuts. Do not overtighten to allow rubber feet to absorb vibration.

What type of grinding wheels are compatible?

Only use 6-inch (152 mm) diameter wheels with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) arbor. Wheels must be rated for at least the no-load speed (2950 rpm for 230V model) and not cracked or flawed. Always use included blotters and flanges.

How do I change the grinding wheel?

To change the wheel: Turn off and unplug the tool. Loosen the tool rest, remove the wheel cover screws and cover. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the rotor slot to lock the shaft, then loosen and remove the hex nut. Remove the old wheel and washer, inspect the new wheel, install it with both washers (concave side toward wheel), and tighten the nut firmly. Reattach the cover and adjust the tool rest to within 1/16 inch of the wheel.

What safety precautions should I follow?

Always wear eye protection. Keep the spark arrestor and work rest adjusted to ≤1/16 inch from the wheel. Never grind on the side of the wheel unless specifically designed. Do not overtighten the wheel nut. Disconnect power before adjustments.

How do I clean and maintain the grinder?

Regularly clean ventilation slots with a soft brush or dry cloth. Blow dust and grit out of wheel guards with compressed air. Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth only. Never use solvents or harsh chemicals.

What does the rocker switch do?

The rocker switch on the front base turns the grinder on and off: depress the right side (marked ON) to start, and the left side (marked OFF) to stop.

What is the warranty coverage?

Black & Decker offers a 12-month guarantee against defects in materials or workmanship from the date of purchase. It does not cover misuse, neglect, or repairs by unauthorized persons. Proof of purchase is required.

Can I use the grinder without mounting it?

No. The grinder must be firmly fastened to a workbench or rigid frame before operation to ensure stability and prevent accidents.

What do I do if the power cord is damaged?

The cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Black & Decker service center, or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazard. Replacing it by an unauthorized person voids the warranty.

USER MANUAL BG180 BLACK & DECKER

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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE, first contact your local Black & Decker office or nearest authorized service center.

INTENDED USE

This tool is intended as a stationary machine for sharpening of hand tools as well as for grinding.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General power tool safety warnings. Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work Area Safety

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
b. 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.
c. 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. Unmodified 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 residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Note: The term “Residual Curent Device (RCD)” can be replaced by “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)” or by “Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB)”.

3. Personal Safety

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 influence 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, non-skid 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 finger on the switch or energising 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.
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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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 these devices 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 tools 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.

5. Service

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

6. Electrical safety

Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized Black & Decker Service Center or an equally qualified person in order to avoid damage or injury. If the power cord is replaced by an equally qualified person, but not authorized by Black & Decker, the warranty will not be valid.

7. Labels on tool

The label on your tool may include the following symbols:

	Read In-structions Manual	Hz Hertz
	Use Eye Protection	W Watts Earthing	Terminal
	Use Ear Protection	min minutes Safety	Alert Symbol
VVolts Alternating		~ Current	../min Revolu-tions or Reciproca-tion per minute
AAmperes		--Direct Current	n_0	No-Load Speed

Additional safety rules for bench grinders

Basic information on grinding wheels

1. Put grinding wheel in individual package, and keep in a dry and well-ventilated place.
2. Various shortcomings during installation and operation can lead to bursting of grinding wheels.
3. Ordinary grinding wheels are generally not designed to withstand a greater lateral load.
4. Tap off cutting debris from the grinding wheel always leads to damage of the grinding wheel.
5. Grinding wheels which may have an imbalance burst easily.
6. An unbalance of a grinding wheel can not be completely removed by withdrawing with a diamond dresser.
7. Incorrectly stored grinding wheels can burst immediately after switching on, or individual small fragments fly away like a bullet.
   • Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel

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fragments.

• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over the rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
- Before using, inspect recommended accessory for cracks or flaws. If such a crack or flaw is evident, discard the accessory. Do not use a grinding wheel that is cracked or flawed in any way.
- When starting the tool, let it run for one minute. Never start the tool with a person in line with the wheel. This includes the operator.
- Do not grind on the sides of grinding wheels unless they are specifically designed for that purpose.
- Do not overtighten wheel clamp nut. This may crack the grinding wheel.
- Clean the cavity around the grinding wheel periodically.

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.

• Wear protective glasses;
• Do not use damaged or unshaped wheels;
• The adjustment of the spark arrestor shall be made frequently, so as to compensate the wear of the wheel, keeping the distance between the guard and the wheel as small as possible, but in any case not greater than 1/16" (2 mm);
• The adjustment of the work rest shall be done gradually so as to compensate the wear of the wheel, keeping the distance between the work rest and the wheel as small as possible, but in any case not greater than 1/16" (2 mm).

FEATURES (FIG. A)

1. Protection guard
2. Spark arrestor
3. Grinding wheel
4. Rest area for application
5. On/Off switch

MOUNTING

Bench mounting

1. The grinder should be unplugged.
2. Position grinder on workbench. Check for the availability of power for the grinder. Mark location of holes for drilling.
3. Drill appropriate sized holes.
4. Insert 1/4" (6 mm) Hex head bolts through washers and the holes. You may want to use washers on the underside of the bench as well.
5. Tighten the nuts. Do not overtighten. Allow the rubber feet to absorb the vibration when the grinder is running.

Installing tool rests

Turn off power and disconnect from power supply. Use the bolts, washers, spacers and lock nuts from the plastic bag to secure the brackets and tool rests in place.

Caution! Use the washers and screws supplied. Longer screws may interfere with the movement of the grinding wheel.

OPERATION

The machine is designed and manufactured exclusively for grinding metals using properly authorised grinding wheels. The grinding machine must be used exclusively for this purpose. Never use a bench grinder if it is not firmly fastened to a work bench or rigid frame. Before turning the grinder on, put on safety glasses. Turn on the grinder and allow it to reach full speed (120 V 3450 rpm), (127/220 V 3450 rpm) and (220 V 2950 rpm). Hold the workpiece firmly and against the tool rest. Hold very small pieces with pliers or other suitable clamps. Feed the work smoothly and evenly into the grinding wheel. Move the work slowly and avoid jamming the work against the wheel.

Release the pressure on work piece, grinding wheels will return running.

As the wheel tends to slow down you should occasionally release the pressure to let the wheel return to full speed. Grind only on the face of the grinding wheel and never on the side. (Some

wheels are designed for side grinding and will say so on their instruction sheets).

Stop and disconnect machine. Use two hands to lift up machine from two sides of bottom of bearing housing.

Caution! Prolonged grinding will cause most materials to become hot. Handle them with pliers.

SWITCH

The switch is located on the front of the grinder (Fig. A), on the base. To turn the tool on depress the side of the rocker switch on the right side, marked "ON". To turn off the grinder, depress the left side of the rocker switch, marked "OFF".

Changing accessories (Fig. B) Turn off the tool and disconnect from power supply. Use only wheels that measure 6" (152 mm) in diameter. This tool has 1/2" (13 mm) arbors on both sides.

Follow the steps below to remove and replace an accessory:

1. Loosen and pull the tool rest out as far as possible. Do not remove it.
2. Remove the three screws from the side of the wheel cover and remove the cover.

3. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot in the left end of the grinder's rotor shaft. Hold the screwdriver firmly to keep the shaft from turning as you loosen and remove the hex nut in the center of the grinding wheel or other accessory.

4. Remove the wheel washer and the wheel.

5. Inspect the wheel for cracks, chips or any other visible damage (other than normal wear) and discard if such damage is found. Inspect the blotters for damage. If the blotters are missing or severely damaged, replace them with pieces of thin cardboard or blotter paper cut in the same shape. Never use a grinding wheel without a blotter on each side of the wheel.

6. Install the new wheel or other accessory. Be sure that both wheel washers are in place (concave sides toward wheel). Use only flanges furnished with the grinder.

7. Hold as before and tighten the nut firmly but do not overtighten. Overtightening can crack a grinding wheel.

8. Replace the wheel cover and its screws.

9. Adjust the tool rest to at least 1/16" (2 mm) from the accessory and tighten securely.

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.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off and unplug the tool.

• 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.

CLEANING

Blowing dust and grit out of the wheel guards using compressed air is a necessary regular maintenance procedure. Dust and grit containing metal particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electrical shock hazard if not frequently cleaned out. Always wear safety glasses.

Caution! Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. Use clean, dry rag only.

ACCESSORIES

The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used. Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to high quality standards and designed to enhance the performance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the very best from your tool. Grinding wheels must fit within the confines of the guard and must be rated higher than the recommended speed as marked on the nameplate (120 V 3450 rpm), (127/220 V 3450 rpm) and (220V 2950rpm).

Caution! Strands of wire brushes may break and fly off while in use. Users and others in the area should wear adequate eye, face and body protection. Use only wire brushes that are rated at or greater than the RPM shown on the tool's nameplate. Do not use the spacer with grinding wheels.

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, always use proper guards when grinding and wear eye protection.

Caution! The use of any non-recommended accessory may be hazardous.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. For more information about our authorized service centers and if you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you, or visit us at www.BlackandDecker-la.com.

SPECIFICATIONS

BG180
Power 1/4HP (180 W)
Disc diameter 6" (152 mm)
Grinding wheel width 5/8" (16 mm)
Coarse grain Disc 60
Medium grain Disc 36
Voltage / Frequency	230V / 50Hz
No-load speed	2950/min
Weight 5.5 kg
Noise Lp	54.5 dB(A)
Lw	69.0 dB(A)
K	3 dB(A)

EC declaration of conformity

MACHINERY DIRECTIVE

BG180

Black & Decker declares that these products described under "technical data" are in compliance with: 2006/42/EC, EN 61029-1, EN 61029-2-4.

These products also comply with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the following address or refer to the back of the manual.

The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.

R. Laverick Engineering Manager Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3YD United Kingdom 08/07/2014

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 12 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 make sure of the 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 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 aftersales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

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08/07/2014

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