Black & Decker 607691-00, BT300 User Manual
MODEL NO. BT300
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SOLD BY:
Kmart Corporation Troy, Michigan 48084
5 in. (127 MM) Palm Grip
Random Orbit Sander
OWNER'S MANUAL
Form No. 607691-00 Cat. No. BT300 Printed in U.S.A. OCT-01-CD-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
INTRODUCTION
FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON
BENCHTOP®5 in. Random Orbit Sander
If this BENCHTOP
® 5 in. Random Orbit Sander is found to be defective in
materials or workmanship within 2 years from the date of purchase,
Kmart will replace the tool, free of charge.
WARRANTY REPLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING
THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST KMART STORE ALONG WITH RECEIPT
SHOWING DATE OF PURCHASE.
This warranty does not include damage/defects caused by or resulting from
abuse, accidents, alterations or commercial use. It also does not cover
accessories. This warranty does give you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Kmart Corporation, 3100 Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084
• Warranty / Introduction / Tool Specifications..............................................................................2
• General Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................3-5
• Safety Warnings......................................................................................................................5-7
• Assembly / Set-Up ......................................................................................................................7
• Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................8
• Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................8
Your Sander has many features that will make your job faster and easier.
Safety, performance and dependability have been given top priority in the
design of this tool, making it easy to maintain and operate.
Made in U.S.A
CAUTION:
Carefully read through
the entire manual before attempting to use
this tool. Be sure to pay special attention to
the Warnings and Cautions on pages 6 and
7 in this manual. If you use the tool properly
and only for the operations for which it was
intended, you can enjoy years of safe,
dependable service from it.
For repair / replacement parts after warranty has expired, call: 1-800-544-6986
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES (FOR ALL TOOLS)
SYMBOL MEANING
The purpose of safety symbols is to immediately attract your attention to the possibility of danger. The following safety symbols and the explanations of them deserve your careful attention
and complete understanding. These safety warnings do not eliminate any dangers on their
own, and the instructions and warnings they give should not be taken as substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL Indicates
caution or warning.
May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or
pictures/graphs.
WARNING
Failure to heed a
safety WARNING
can result in serious
injury to yourself or
to others. Always fol-
low the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric
shock and personal
injury.
CAUTION
Failure to heed a
safety CAUTION can
result in property
damage or personal
injury to yourself or
to others. Always fol-
low the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric
shock and personal
injury.
NOTE
Advises you of information or instructions
that are necessary in
the operation and
maintenance of the
tool.
WARNING:Do not attempt to oper-
ate this tool until you have thoroughly read
and fully understand all the Safety Rules,
Rules For Safe Operation, and Instructions
and Information specific to the safe operation
of this tool. Failure to do so can result in
accidents involving serious personal injury,
fire or electric shock. Save this manual and
review it frequently for safe operation and for
instructing others on the proper use of this
tool.
WARNING: Do not attempt to oper-
ate tool if any parts are missing. Failure to do
so could result in possible serious personal
injury. Do not use tool if trigger switch does
not turn it on or off.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity
with the tool to make you careless in its operation. Remember that it only takes a careless
fraction of a second to inflict severe injury.
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• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read this
owner's manual carefully. Learn your tool's
applications and limitations, as well as the
possible hazards related to it.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite injuries.
•
CONSIDER WORK AREAENVIRONMENT.
•Don’t expose power tools to rain.
•Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations.
•Keep work area well lit.
•Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks may ignite
the fumes.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators,
ranges, refrigerator enclosures. Use
extreme caution when drilling, driving, or
cutting into walls, floors, ceilings or other
areas or wherever live electrical wires may
be contacted, do not touch any metal parts
of the tool. Hold the tools only by the plastic
handle to prevent electric shock.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWA Y. Do not let
children and visitors contact tool or
extension cord. All children and visitors
should be kept away from work area.
• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
tools should be stored in dry, and high or
locked-up place–out of reach of children.
• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty
tool. Don’t use tool for purposes not
intended.
• DRESS PROPERL Y. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields,
complying with applicable safety standards
and, when needed, a face shield. Also use
face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. This applies to all persons in the work
area. Also use a hard hat, hearing
protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust
collection systems when specified or
required.
• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work. It’s safer than using your hand
and it frees both hands to operate tool.
• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN T OOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect tool cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. Unplug the tool
when not in use, when moving tool from
place to place, before servicing, and when
changing accessories (such as blades, bits,
cutters) or making adjustments.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONALST ARTING.
Don’t carry tool with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will
GENERAL SAFETY RULES (FOR ALL TOOLS)
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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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.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts 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 Rating
More Not more AWG
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
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
• STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. DO NOT OPERATE
TOOLwhen you are tired or otherwise
impaired.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using
the tool, during and after the operation of
tool, always check carefully for damaged
parts, the alignment of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its safe operation.
If a guard or any other part is damaged,
return the tool to your local Kmart for a free
replacement (applies for duration of
warranty, see WARRANTY section at the
front of this manual).
• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND
ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory
or attachment not recommended for use
with the tool could be hazardous.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES (FOR ALL TOOLS)
SAFETY W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or a double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built
with double insulation are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a
two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a
ground connection.
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this
tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. The insulation system is for added protection against
injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, we recommend
wearing safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full face
shield, if needed.
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SAFETY W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
POLARIZED PLUGS
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other) are used on equipment to reduce the risk of
electric shock. When provided, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: SANDERS
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
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.
•Adust 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.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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..
CAUTION: If you are using
your sander as a random orbit polisher and elect to use draw string
bonnets, be sure to tuck loose ends
of the string securely under the bonnet after tying the knot. Failure to
do so may cause serious injury.
Check often to assure string ends
remain tucked under bonnet.
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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.
• ENVIRONMENTALSAFETY
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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. Arating of 120 volts AC/DC means that your 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 BENCHTOP® tools are factory-tested; if
this tool does not operate, check the power
supply.
ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP
SANDING DISCS
Your sander is designed to use 5” (127mm)
sanding discs with the 8 hole dust extraction
pattern. To attach the sanding disc, carefully
center it over the sanding pad ensuring that
the holes in the disc align with the holes in
the pad and press the disc firmly in place.
The hook and loop fastening system sanding
disc can be easily removed by simply pulling
it off. It can be reused as desired.
WARNING: Always unplug tool from power supply before any of the following
operations.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH
To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in Fig. 1
and push the portion of the switch marked"I"
for low speed and the portion marked “II” for
high speed. The center position marked "O" is
OFF.
NOTE: Always return the switch to the "OFF"
position before changing operating speed.
Use the high speed for fast material removal
and the low speed for a finer finish.
OPERATION
Grasp the sander as shown and turn it ON.
Move it in long, sweeping strokes along the
surface, letting it do the work. Pushing down
on the tool while sanding actually slows the
removal rate and produces an inferior quality
finish.
Check your work often. This sander is capable of removing material rapidly.
DUST COLLECTION
WARNING: Collected sanding dust
from sanding surface coatings
(polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can selfignite in sander dust bag or elsewhere and
cause fire. To reduce risk, empty bag frequently and strictly follow sander manual
and coating manufacturer's instructions.
Your sander comes equipped with a cloth
canister to collect the dust generated while
sanding. To attached the canister to the
sander, fit it firmly onto the dust extraction
port at the back of the sander.
To empty the canister, remove it from the dust
port and dump the sanding debris into an
appropriate trash receptacle.
You may, if you prefer, attach a vacuum
cleaner to the tool to collect the dust as you
sand. Simply remove the dust bag and install
the vacuum hose over or into the dust extraction port. Shop vacuums come with two diameters of hoses and the dust extraction port is
designed to accept both of them.
Ensure that the vacuum cleaner can be
placed such that it will not tip over or interfere
with the motion of the sander. If this cannot
be done, do not use the vacuum cleaner.
Turn on the vacuum cleaner before beginning
to sand and turn it off after turning off the
sander. Empty vacuum cleaner as required.
FIG. 1
ON OFF SWITCH
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, read, understand
and follow all important safety warnings
and instructions prior to using this tool.
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.
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