Black & Decker FS6500AG, 587811-00 User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions list-

ed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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WORK AREA

• 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 than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation

eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 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 an

outlet. 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 power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury,

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can 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. Awrench or 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 balance 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 a 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 preventative safety measures reduce the risk 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 other

condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. 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 on another tool.

SERVICE

•Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or mainte-

nance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

•When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in

the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken

wheel fragments. Always position the guard so that as much of the exposed disc as possible is pointing away from you.

• Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning

label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury .

• 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

• WEAR EAR PROTECTION. NOISE LEVEL MAY BE AMPLIFIED WHEN GRINDING IN

ENCLOSED SPACES.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE.

• Use only accessories having a maximum operating speed at least as high as the speed

specified in the warning on the tool’s label.

• Before using, inspect recommended accessory for cracks or flaws. If such a crack or flaw

is evident, discard the accessory. The accessory should also be inspected whenever you think the tool may have been dropped.

• When starting the tool (with a new or replacement wheel or brush installed) hold the tool in

a well protected area and let it run for one minute. If the wheel or brush has an undetected crack or flaw, it should burst or separate in less than one minute. Never start the tool with a person in line with the accessory. This includes the operator.

• In operation, avoid bouncing the wheel or giving it rough treatment. If this occurs, stop the

tool and inspect the wheel.

• ALWAYS USE GUARDS with grinding wheels and wire brushes. Always position the

guard so that as much of the exposed wheel or wire brush as possible is pointing away from you.

• Clean your tool out periodically.

• Do not use Type 1 abrasive or diamond wheels without proper guard. (Guard not included

with unit.)

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 wash 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 seri-

ous and permanent respiratory or other injury.Always use NIOSH/OSHAapproved respi-

ratory 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.

• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A..........................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts

min........................minutes ......................alternating current

......................direct current

o........................no load speed

..........................

Class II Construction

........................earthing terminal

........................safety alert symbol

SPM..................strokes per minute

.../min....................revolutions or

reciprocations per minute

INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW

• Wait until grinding wheel reaches full speed before applying work.

• Hold grinder at proper angle, as shown in Figure 1 1 and 12.

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

1.) TRIGGER SWITCH / INTERRUPTEUR COULISSANT / INTERRUPTOR DESLIZABLE

2.) LOCK-ON BUTTON / BOUTON DE VERROUILLAGE / BOTON DE ENCENDIDO PERMANENTE

3.) SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON / BOUTON DE VERROUILLAGE D'ARBRE / BOTON DE SEGURO DE LA FLECHA

4.) ACCESSORYWHEEL / MEULE ACCESSOIRE / DISCO ACCESORIO

5.) AUXILIARYHANDLE / POIGNÉE AUXILIAIRE / MANGO AUXILIAR

6.) WHEEL GUARD / CARTER DE MEULE / GUARDA DEL DISCO

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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AVERTISSEMENT! Lire et comprendre toutes les directives. Le non-respect de toutes les directives suivantes présente des risques de secousses électriques, d'incendie ou de blessures graves.

CONSERVER CES MESURES

ZONE DE TRAVAIL

•S'assurer que la zone de travail est propre et bien éclairée. Des établis encombrés et des endroits sombres présentent des risques d'accidents.

•Ne pas utiliser des outils électriques en présence de vapeurs explosives (comme celles dégagées par des liquides, des gaz ou des poussières inflammables). Les

étincelles générées par le moteur des outils électriques peuvent enflammer les poussières ou les vapeurs.

• Éloigner les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs de la zone de travail lorsqu'on utilise un outil électrique. Une distraction peut entraîner la perte de maîtrise de l'outil.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ RELATIVES À L'ÉLECTRICITÉ

•Les outils à double isolation comportent une fiche polarisée (une lame plus large que l'autre). La fiche n'entre que d'une façon dans une prise polarisée. Lorsque la fiche n'entre pas à fond dans la prise, essayer de nouveau après avoir inversé les broches de la fiche. Si la fiche n'entre toujours pas dans la prise, communiquer avec un électricien certifié afin de faire installer une prise polarisée. Ne modifier en aucune

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

EXTENSION CORD

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 table below 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.

MOTOR

Your tool is powered by a Black & Decker specified motor. Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Amarking of 120 volts, 50/60 Hz or 120 volts, AC only means that the tool is designed to operate on normal 120 volt house current. Voltage decrease of more that 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. All Black & Decker tools are factory tested. If this tool does not run, check the power supply.

AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIG. 1)

A three position auxiliary handle (5) is furnished with your grinder and can be screwed into either side of the grinder housing as well as into the top. This handle SHOULD BE USED AT ALL TIMES to maintain complete control of the tool.

STARTING THE TOOL

To switch your angle grinder on, depress the trigger switch (1). The angle grinder will stop when the trigger switch is released. For continuous operation depress the lock-on button (2) while the trigger switch is depressed. Release the trigger switch prior to releasing the lockon button. To stop your angle grinder when operation is continuous depress the trigger switch again and release.

OVERLOAD

Overloading will cause damage to the motor of your angle grinder. This can happen if your angle grinder is subjected to heavy use for prolonged periods of time. Do not in any circumstances, attempt to exert too much pressure on your angle grinder to speed up your work. The abrasive discs operate more efficiently when light pressure is exerted, thus avoiding a drop in the speed of your angle grinder.

GRINDING AND WIRE BRUSHING

A TTACHING THE WHEEL GUARD (FIG.2)

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE TOOL. NEVER GRIND OR BRUSH WITHOUT GUARD IN PLACE. Place the angle grinder on a table, spindle up. Align the lug with the slot in the bracket. Press the guard down and turn it in the direction of the arrow. NOTE: The guard locking pin prevents the guard from coming loose.

FITTING DEPRESSED CENTER WHEELS (FIGS. 3,4,5,6)

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE TOOL. CAUTION: Never use any depressed-center wheels without the proper guard.

1. Ensure that the guard is fitted properly. Place the inner flange (a) in Fig. 3 on the spindle.

Ensure that it is located on the two flats.

2. Place the grinding wheel on the spindle and inner flange (a) in Fig. 4.

3. Fit the threaded outer flange (b) Fig. 5, making sure it is facing in the correct direction for the type of wheel fitted. For thick grinding wheels, the flange ( b) is fitted with the raised portion facing towards the wheel. For thin grinding wheels, the flange (b) is fitted with the inner portion facing away from the wheel.

4. Press in the spindle lock button and rotate the spindle until it locks. Keeping the lock button pressed in, tighten the outer flange with the spanner wrench provided as shown in Fig. 6.

5. When using a depressed-center wheel, hold the tool so that an angle of approximately 30° exists between the wheel and the work.

WARNING: Check rated speed on depressed-center wheel. Never use a wheel with rated

speed lower than the speed on the nameplate of the tool.

FITTING WIRE CUP BRUSHES

Wire cup brushes screw directly on the spindle of the machine without the use of flanges. When using wire brushes, thread firmly on spindle by hand.

SANDING

REMOVING THE WHEEL GUARD (FIG. 7 SANDING ONLY)

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE TOOL. NOTE: TO PREVENT LOSS OF CONTROL, DO NOT SET TOOL DOWN UNTIL ACCESSORY HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED TURNING. As shown in Fig. 7, place the grinder on a table, spindle up. Rotate the guard in the direction of the arrow until it stops. Use a small screwdriver to depress the locking pin in the slot. While holding the locking pin down with the screwdriver, turn the guard slightly in the direction of the arrow to keep the locking pin depressed. Remove the screwdriver and continue to turn the guard until it is released.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDING PAINT

1. 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.

2. 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

1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being

done until all cleanup is completed.

2. A dustmask 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.

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 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

NOTE: ONLY THOSE DUSTMASKS 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 NIOSH APPROVED PROPER MASK.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust gener-

ated.

2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4

mils thickness.

3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work

area.

FITTING ABRASIVE DISCS

TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE TOOL.

Use an abrasive disc with a backing pad for sanding with your angle grinder.

1. Remove the guard.

2. Place the flange, (backing pad and abrasive disc sold separately) and outer flange on the spindle as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8A shows how to attach an abrasive disc with a rubber backing pad.

3. Tighten the abrasive disc as shown in Figure 9 by depressing the spindle lock button and turning the abrasive disc by hand.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HELPFUL HINTS

• Hold your angle grinder with one hand on the body and the other hand firmly around the

side handle as shown in Figure 10.

• Always position the guard so that as much of the exposed disc as possible is pointing away

from you.

• Be prepared for a stream of sparks when the disc touches the metal.

• Maintain an angle between the disc and work surface (Fig. 11) of approximately 30° when

grinding and 10°-15° when sanding ( Fig. 12) for best tool control, material removal, and minimal loading.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection while operating this power tool.

TOOL MAINTENANCE

CLEANING: Blowing dust and grit out of the motor housing using compressed air is a necessary maintenance procedure. Dust and grit containing particles from metal grinding often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create an electrical shock hazard if not cleaned out.

LUBRICATION

Black & Decker tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use. Tools should be lubricated regularly every year depending on usage. (Tools used on heavy duty jobs and tools exposed to heat may require more frequent lubrication.) This lubrication should be attempted only by trained power tool repairperson's such as those at Black & Decker service centers or in other qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments should be performed by Black & Decker service centers or other qualified service personnel, always using Black & Decker replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-80054-HOW-TO (544-6986).

WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be

hazardous.

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 page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO.

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 "ToolsElectric" 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 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.

RENSEIGNEMENTS À RETENIR

• Attendre que la meule atteigne sa vitesse maximale avant de la poser sur l'ouvrage.

• Tenir la meuleuse à l'angle approprié, tel qu'illustré à la fig.11, fig. 12.

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