Black & Decker 487931-00, FS600G, S520 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

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

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.

• 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 disburse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
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.

First Aid Measures for Gel Components (FS600G Only)

If gel within the comfort grip becomes exposed and results in skin contact wash with soap
and water; for eye contact, flush with flowing water. If swallowed, seek medical attention.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available from 1-800-544-6986.

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

Cat. No.. FS520, FS540, FS600G Form No. 487931-00
Copyright © 2005 Black & Decker Printed in China (MAY-05)

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Never operate the sander without recommended
sandpaper properly installed on the base.

• Do not push down—let the sander do the work.

• Extended drywall sanding is not recommended.

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Safety Warnings and Instructions: Sanders

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.

• Clean your tool out periodically.

Other Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

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.

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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

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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.

Assembly/Adjustment Set-Up

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

operations.

Attaching Sandpaper

To operate the paper clamps on your sander, simply lift them up with your thumb, as shown
in Figure 1. Rotate the clamp lever downward until the clamp is fully opened.

Insert one short edge of the paper under the clamp. Push edge squarely up against the flat
wall of the platen and close the paper clamp on that side. Wrap the sandpaper around to fit
the other edge under the opposite paper clamp. Push as much paper under the second
clamp as possible before securing the paper clamp. Any slack in the paper will reduce
sanding performance.

NOTE: The paper punch shown in Figure 2 may be permanently attached to a workbench
by screwing it down using the two holes provided. If it is on a work surface simply press the
sander ( with sandpaper firmly attached ) down on the punch to create the dust collection
holes. If it is hand held simply press the punch against the sander pad.

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, push the portion of the dust protected switch marked "I". To turn the tool
OFF, push the portion of the switch marked "O".

Operation

Grasp the sander and turn it ON. Move it in long, sweeping strokes along the surface, letting
it do the work. Utilize an even pressure across the sanding pad. Excessive pressure in the
corner area may cause damage. 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.

Dust Extraction

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.

Your sander comes equipped with a cloth canister to collect the dust generated while
sanding. To attach the canister onto the sander simply slide it firmly onto the dust extraction
port at the back of the sander and twist it slightly.

To empty the dust canister, remove it from the sander by simply twisting slightly and pulling it
straight back. 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 a vacuum hose.

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.

Maintenance / Cleaning

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:

1-800-54-HOW TO (1-800-544-6986).

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
pages 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 and on our website
www.blackanddecker.com.

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.

AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT! Vous devez lire et comprendre toutes les instructions. Le non-

respect, même partiel, des instructions ci-après entraîne un risque de choc électrique,
d’incendie et/ou de blessures graves.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS.

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’electricite

• 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. Valable seulement pour les outils de classe II
(à double isolation).

• 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.

• Porter des vêtements appropriés. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples ou des
bijoux. Recouvrir la chevelure si elle est longue. Éloigner les cheveux, les vêtements
et les gants des pièces en mouvement qui peuvent les happer.

• Éviter les démarrages accidentels. S'assurer que l'interrupteur est en position hors
tension avant de brancher l'outil. Afin d'éviter les risques de blessures, ne pas

transporter l'outil avec le doigt sur l'interrupteur ni brancher un outil dont l'interrupteur est en
position sous tension.

• Enlever les clés de réglage avant de mettre l'outil sous tension. Une clé qui est laissée
sur une pièce rotative de l'outil présente des risques de blessures.

• Ne pas dépasser sa portée. Garder son équilibre en tout temps. On s'assure d'une
meilleure maîtrise de l'outil dans des situations imprévues grâce à une position stable et un
bon équilibre.

• Porter de l'équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité. Dans
certaines conditions, il faut porter des masques respiratoires, des chaussures
antidérapantes, un casque de sécurité ou des protège-tympans.

Utilisation et entretien de l’outil

• Utiliser des pinces de serrage ou de tout autre moyen pratique afin de fixer et de
soutenir la pièce à ouvrer sur une plate-forme stable. La pièce est instable lorsqu'elle

est retenue par la main ou le corps de l'utilisateur. Cela présente des risques de perte de
maîtrise de l'outil.

• Ne pas forcer l'outil. Utiliser l'outil approprié à la tâche. L'outil approprié fonctionne
mieux et sûrement lorsqu'on s'en sert à son rendement nominal.

• Ne pas se servir de l'outil lorsque l'interrupteur est défectueux. Le cas échéant, l'outil
est dangereux et il faut le réparer.

• Débrancher l'outil de la source d'alimentation avant de le régler, d'en remplacer les
accessoires ou de le ranger. On minimise de la sorte le risque de démarrage accidentel

de l'outil.

• Ranger l'outil hors de portée des enfants et de toute autre personne qui n'en connaît
pas le fonctionnement. L'outil est dangereux entre les mains de ces personnes.

• Prendre soin des outils. S'assurer que les outils de coupe sont tranchants et
propres. Des outils bien entretenus à arêtes tranchantes ont moins tendance à se coincer

et ils se maîtrisent mieux.

• Vérifier l'alignement et les attaches des pièces mobiles, le degré d'usure des pièces
ainsi que tout autre facteur susceptible de nuire au bon fonctionnement de l'outil.
Faire réparer un outil endommagé avant de s'en servir. Des outils mal entretenus sont

la cause de nombreux accidents.

• Utiliser seulement les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. Des accessoires qui
conviennent à un outil peuvent présenter des risques avec un autre outil.

Entretien

• Confier l'entretien de l'outil seulement à du personnel qualifié. Le non-respect de la
présente directive présente des risques de blessures.

• Lors de l'entretien de l'outil, utiliser seulement des pièces de rechange identiques.
Respecter les consignes relatives à l'entretien du présent guide d'utilisation. Il y a

risque de secousses électriques ou de blessures lorsqu'on utilise des pièces non autorisées
ou lorsqu'on ne respecte pas les consignes relatives à l'entretien.

AVERTISSEMENT : Certains outils électriques, tels que les sableuses, les scies, les
meules, les perceuses ou certains autres outils de construction, peuvent produire de
la poussière contenant des produits chimiques susceptibles d’entraîner le cancer,
des malformations congénitales ou pouvant être nocifs pour le système reproductif.
Parmi ces produits chimiques, on retrouve :

• le plomb dans les peintures à base de plomb,

• la silice cristalline dans les briques et le ciment et autres produits de maçonnerie,

• l’arsenic et le chrome dans le bois de sciage ayant subi un traitement chimique

(comme l’arséniate de cuivre et de chrome).

Le risque associé à de telles expositions varie selon la fréquence avec laquelle on effectue
ces travaux. Pour réduire l’exposition à de tels produits, il faut travailler dans un endroit bien
aéré et utiliser le matériel de sécurité approprié, tel un masque anti-poussières
spécialement conçu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques.

• Éviter tout contact prolongé avec la poussière soulevée par cet outil ou autres outils
électriques. Porter des vêtements de protection et nettoyer les parties exposées du
corps avec de l’eau savonneuse. S’assurer de bien se protéger afin d’éviter d’absorber

par la bouche, les yeux ou la peau des produits chimiques nocifs.

AVERTISSEMENT : Cet outil peut produire et répandre de la poussière susceptible de

causer des dommages sérieux et permanents au système respiratoire. Toujours utiliser un
appareil respiratoire anti-poussières approuvé par le NIOSH ou l’OSHA. Diriger les
particules dans le sens opposé du visage et du corps.

AVERTISSEMENT : Porter un dispositif de protection personnel anti-bruit approprié

durant l’utilisation. Sous certaines conditions et pendant toute la durée de l’utilisation, le

bruit émanant de ce produit pourrait contribuer à la perte d’audition.

RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS

• Ne jamais utiliser la ponceuse sans avoir au préalable installé le disque approprié
sur le tampon.

• Ne pas exercer une pression excessive sur l’outil - laisser la ponceuse travailler
seule.

• Il est déconseillé de poncer pendant de longues durées des murs secs avec l’outil.

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