ACCESSORIES
Look for the following Sander accessories at your local retailer.
Catalog # Description Contents
74-583 120 Medium Sandpaper 5 sheets
74-584 180 Fine Sandpaper 5 sheets
74-585 220 Extra Fine Sandpaper 5 sheets
74-586 Sandpaper Assortment 1 sheet of 120 grit paper, 2 sheets each 180,
220 paper
74-588 1 OT Power Wool 3 sheets
74-589 4 OT Power Wool 3 sheets
74-581 Polishing Kit 2 sheets of 1 OT power wool, 2 sheets of 4 OT
power wool, 2 foam pads
74-582 Dry Scrubbing Kit 2 coarse abrasive pads, 2 fine abrasive pads,
2 foam pads
74-580 Sanding/Polishing Kit 2 sheets of 1 OT power wool, 2 sheets of
180 grit sandpaper, 2 sheets of 240 grit
sandpaper, 2 foam pads, 5 finger attachment
paper
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost. Listings per
retailer may vary. The hook and loop pad and individual bases are replaceable parts. If they
become worn, contact your local service center. For more information call: 1-800-544-6986
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
Application / Accessory Matrix
ACCESSOR RECOMMENDEDY APPLICA TIONS / USES
MEDIUM GRIT SANDPAPER PAINT, VARNISH UST EMOVAL, R R
FINE GRIT SANDPAPER SURFACE BLENDING AND FINISHING
E F SXTRA INE GRIT SANDPAPER ANDING BETWEEN COATS OF PAINT OR VARNISH
DETAIL SANDING TIPS CORNERS ARD TO REACH PLACES/ H
1 OT POLISHING / STRIPPING WOOL POLISHING METALS TRIPPING VARNISH OR URETHANE/ S
4 OT FINE POLISHING WOOL INE POLISHING SATIN FINISH ON PAINTF , / VARNISH URETHANE/
GREY FOAM PAD APPLYING AND REMOVING POLISH
WHITE NON -WOVEN PAD LIGHT SCRUBBING - DRY ONLY
RED NON -WOVEN PAD EAVY SCRUBBINGH / RUST REMOVAL - DRY ONLY
The pads described above are available in kits where Sander products are sold. The hook
and loop pad and individual bases are replaceable parts. If they become worn, contact your
local service center. For more information call 1-800-544-6986.
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. 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
pages directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986.
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 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. 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.
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 tripped. • Reset circuit breaker.
(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 damaged. • Have cord or switch
replaced at 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.
Hook and Loop Pad
Tampon
Almohadilla
Sandpaper
Papier abrasif
Papel de lija
Pad Tip
Pointe de tampon
Punta de la almohadilla
Rotate 180°
Faire Tourner sur 180°
Gire180°
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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 gage. The smaller the
gage number, the heavier the cord
SANDING LEAD BASED 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 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.
Operating Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow all
important safety warnings and instructions prior to using this tool.
SWITCH
To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in Figure 1 and push the portion of the switch marked "I".
To turn the tool OFF, push the portion of the switch marked "O".
OPERATION
Grasp product as shown in Figure 1 and turn it on. Move it in long sweeping strokes across
the surface, letting it do the work. Light pressure is all that is required for sanding, polishing or
scrubbing. Excessive pressure will slow the tool and produce inferior results. Check your
work often, product is capable of removing material rapidly.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should this product be used near water.
WARNING: Always unplug product from power supply before any of the following operations.
DETAIL SANDING
Your tool is equipped with a teardrop base which allows you to use it on large flat surfaces
and tight spots or corners.
The pad tips may wear unevenly, depending on use. The pads are designed to allow you to
interchange and /or rotate the diamond tip.
FITTING SANDING SHEETS ( FIG. 2)
• Detach the two diamond-shaped tips from the sanding sheet.
• Hold the tool with the sanding base facing upwards.
• Place the sanding sheet onto the sanding base.
The diamond-shaped tip can be reversed and replaced when worn.
• When the front part of the tip is worn, detach it from the sheet, reverse it and press it onto
the sanding base again.
• When the whole tip is worn, remove it from the sanding base and fit a new tip.
TIP OF THE SANDING BASE ( FIG. 3)
When the sanding base tip is worn, it can be reversed or replaced.
• Remove the screw.
• Reverse or replace the worn part.
• Fit and tighten the screw.
MAINTENANCE
Use 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 should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Minimum Gage 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 Gage
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
See ‘Tools-
Electric’
– Yellow Pages –
for Service &
Sales
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
