Black & Decker 375886-00, RO600 User Manual

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools

should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to
carry electricity away from the user. Applicable only to Class I (Grounded) tools.

• 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. Applicable only to Class ll tools.

• 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, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts. Air vents cover moving parts and should be avoided.

• 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 a 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 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 preventive 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

maintenance 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.

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.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

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

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

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

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

n

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

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

Class II Construction

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

........................safety alert symbol .../min ..................revolutions or

reciprocations
per minute

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CAT. NO. RO600 FORM NO. 375886-00 (AUG-01) COPYRIGHT 2001 PRINTED IN ENGLAND

KEY INFORMA TION YOU SHOULD KNOW :

• Regularly check wear on paper and replace worn paper.

• The black pads are not abrasive surfaces–do not use this tool without properly
attaching sandpaper to the pad.

• When changing pads, ensure the posts of the detail/finishing pad are installed
properly before tightening the bolt (Fig. 3).

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog No.

RO600

1

Detail sanding tip

Pointe de ponçage de détail

Punta para lijado de detalles

Platen
Plaque

Placa

Rotate tip completely (180°)

Faire tourner la pointe

complètement (180°)

Gire la punta completamente (180°)

Screw

Vis

Tornillo

2

3

Posts
Tiges

Postes

Bolt
Boulon
Tornillo

Washer
Rondelle
Roldana

4

Bolt
Boulon
Tornillo

Washer
Rondelle
Roldana

Sanding pad

Tampon de ponçage

Base de lijado

5

Random orbit sanding pad

Tampon de ponçage orbital excentrique

Base de lijado de órbita

Channel

Voie

Canal

6

Detail sanding tips

Pointes de ponçage de détail

Puntas de lijada a detalle

7

Hex wrench storage

Clé hexagonale

llave allen

8

9

10

Interior baffle

Chicane intérieure

Baffle interior

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RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORT ANTS

• Vérifier régulièrement l’état du papier et remplacer le papier usé.

• Les tampons noirs ne constituent pas une surface abrasive; ne pas se servir de
l’outil sans fixer au tampon le papier abrasif approprié.

• Lors du remplacement des tampons, s’assurer que les tiges du tampon de détail
ou de finition sont bien installées avant de serrer le boulon (fig. 3).

CONSERVER LE PRÉSENT GUIDE À TITRE DE RÉFÉRENCE.

Mesures de sécurité

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 RELA TIVES 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
façon la fiche. La double isolation élimine le besoin d'un cordon trifilaire mis à la terre et

d'un système d'alimentation mis à la terre.

•Éviter de toucher à des surfaces mises à la terre comme des tuyaux, des radiateurs,
des cuisinières et des réfrigérateurs. Les risques de secousses électriques sont plus

élevés si le corps de l'utilisateur est mis à la terre.

• Protéger les outils électriques de la pluie ou des conditions mouillées. Une infiltration
d'eau dans l'outil augmente les risques de secousses électriques.

• Manipuler le cordon avec soin. Ne jamais se servir du cordon afin de transporter
l'outil ni tirer sur le cordon pour débrancher l'outil. Éloigner le cordon des sources de
chaleur, des flaques d'huile, des arêtes tranchantes et des pièces mobiles.
Remplacer immédiatement les cordons endommagés. Les cordons endommagés

augmentent les risques de secousses électriques.

• Lorsqu'on utilise un outil électrique à l'extérieur, se servir d'un cordon de rallonge

prévu pour l'extérieur, portant la mention «W-A» ou «W». Ces cordons sont conçus pour
servir à l'extérieur et minimisent les risques de secousses électriques.

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE

• Demeurer vigilant, prendre soin et faire preuve de jugement lorsqu'on utilise un outil
électrique. Ne pas s'en servir lorsqu'on est fatigué ou affaibli par des drogues, de

l'alcool ou des médicaments. De graves blessures peuvent résulter d'un moment
d'inattention lors de l'utilisation d'un outil électrique.

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

Ponceuse complète «3 dans 1»

Modèle RO600

• DUST COLLECTION

WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings (polyurethane,
linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite 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.

Y our sander is equipped with a dust collection bag for easy clean-up. To remove the bag,
grasp the sander as shown in Fig. 9, squeeze the release tabs and tilt the bag off the sander.
To empty the bag, remove the interior baffle (Fig. 10) and discard dust. Replace the baffle in

the dust canister before reattaching the canister to the unit. NOTE: Be sure to align the
notches in the baffle with the notches in the dust collection bag.

Avacuum hose adapter is available as a separate accessory.
If you have any questions on how to properly operate tool, call: 1-800-544-6986

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

personnel, always using identical 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:

1-800-544-6986.

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

hazardous.

SERVICE INFORMA TION

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: 1-800-544-6986.

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 "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 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.

See ‘Tools-Electric’

– Yellow Pages –

for Service & Sales

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

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OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: 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:

• 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. 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 to prevent
ingesting contaminated paint particles

• 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.

• All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for

the duration of the sanding project. V acuum 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.

• CAUTION: Some wood contains preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate

(CCA) which can be toxic. When sanding these materials extra care should be taken to
avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact

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 Black & Decker tool is powered by a Black & Decker-built 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 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.

ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP

WARNING: Always unplug sander from power supply before any of the following

operations.
Y our sander can function as a finishing sander, random orbit sander, or detail sander.

• DETAILSANDING

Your sander is manufactured with the detail/finishing sanding pad installed.This pad is
equipped with a detail pad tip for sanding tight spots or corners.

The sandpaper tips and the detail pad tip may wear unevenly, depending on use. This tool
allows you to rotate the sandpaper tip, the detail pad tip, or both.

To rotate the detail pad tip, remove the detail pad tip, rotate it, and press it back on the
platen (Fig. 1). NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen the screw (Fig. 2) to rotate the detail pad
tip.

Y our sander includes an extra detail pad tip and 4 sandpaper tips. Detail pad tips may wear,
and can be replaced. The hook and loop paper on the plastic platen tip may also wear. This
plastic part of the platen may also be replaced. If you need assistance regarding
accessories, please call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO.

• FINISHING SANDING

For sanding larger areas, reverse the detail/finishing sanding pad (Fig. 3).

• Unscrew the bolt on the bottom of the sanding pad (Fig. 4) using the hex wrench includ­ed with your tool. Remove the pad and washer.

• Place the pad back on the tool as shown in Fig. 3. Align the four posts on the pad with
the four recesses in the tool, and press posts firmly into the recesses. Replace the wash­er and bolt. Securely tighten the bolt using the hex wrench.

• To return the sander to its detail sanding mode, repeat the above instructions but place
the detail tip of the pad toward the front of the tool.

• RANDOM ORBIT SANDING

Your sander is also includes a round random orbit sanding pad. For random orbit sanding,
install the round sanding pad.

• Unscrew the bolt on the bottom of the sanding pad (Fig. 4) using the hex wrench includ­ed with your tool. (See Fig. 7) Remove the pad and washer.

• Place the random orbit sanding pad on the bottom of the tool, with the hook and loop side
facing away from the tool (Fig 5). Replace the washer and bolt. While holding the pad
with one hand, securely tighten the bolt using the hex wrench.

• INSTALLING SANDPAPER

To attach sandpaper, carefully center the cloth side of the paper over the sanding pad.
Because the random orbit pad accepts either 5-hole or 8-hole random orbit sandpaper, the
sandpaper may not line-up exactly over the hole pattern in the pad. The holes will fall within
the channel on the pad (Fig. 5) Press the paper firmly in place. The hook and loop paper can
be removed by simply pulling it off. NOTE: Remove extra sandpaper tips (Fig. 6) from the
sandpaper before sanding

.

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and follow all

important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.

• SWITCH

To turn the tool on, hold it as shown in Fig. 7 and push the portion of the switch marked “I”.
To turn the tool off, push the portion of the switch marked “O”.

• SIDE HANDLE

A side handle is provide with your tool for added control. To rotate the side handle, turn the
handle grip counter-clockwise to loosen it (Fig.8). Rotate the handle to the desired position
and turn the handle grip clockwise to re-tighten.

• OPERATION

Grasp sander as shown in Fig. 7 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. Sander is capable of removing material rapidly, especially with
coarse paper.

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