Black & Decker KA171 Instruction Manual page 5

into account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will make sure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Addition safety instructions for sanders
Always wear a dust mask whenever sanding.
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Thoroughly remove all dust after sanding.
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Take special care when sanding paint which is possibly
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lead based or when sanding some woods and metal which
may produce toxic dust:
- Wear a dust mask specifically designed for protection
against lead paint dust and fumes and make sure that
persons within or entering the work area are also
protected.
- Do not let children or pregnant women enter the work
area.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
- Dispose of dust particles and any other debris safely.
Before using the tool on wooden workpieces, make sure to
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fit the dust cassette.
Before you use the tool on metal workpieces, make sure
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that you remove the dust cassette.
Never use the tool without a sanding sheet.
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Never use the tool without a sanding base.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
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persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
Features
1. On/off switch
2. Gel comfort grip (KA171GT only)
3. Cover
4. Dust cassette (KA171, KA171GT, KA171L)
5. Dust extraction outlet
6. Sanding base
7. Paper clamp lever
8. Paper punch
9. Louvre attachment (KA171L)
10. Filter
11. Dustbag
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is switched
off and unplugged.
Fitting sanding sheets (fig. A & B)
Warning! Never use the tool without a sanding sheet or
accessory in place.
Fitting sanding sheets with nylon loops (fig. A)
Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Press the sheet firmly and evenly onto the sanding base (6),
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making sure that the holes in the sheet line up with the
holes in the base.
Fitting regular sanding sheets (fig. B)
Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Soften the sanding sheet by rubbing its non-abrasive side
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over the edge of a worktop.
Press the paper clamp levers (7) upwards to release them
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from the retaining grooves and open the paper clamps (7)
by pressing them down.
Place the sheet onto the sanding base (6).
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Insert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front paper
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clamp (7) as shown.
Press the front paper clamp lever (7) downwards and locate
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it in the retaining groove.
While keeping a slight tension on the sheet, insert the rear
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edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp (7).
Press the rear paper clamp lever (7) downwards and locate
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it in the retaining groove.
Punching sanding sheets (fig. C)
The paper punch (8) is used for punching dust extraction
holes in sanding sheets without pre-punched holes.
Fit a sanding sheet.
Hold the tool in position right above the paper punch (8).
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