Troubleshooting; Operating Instructions - Black & Decker 7448 Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings and instructions: Sanders
• AlWAyS WeAR eye ANd ReSPIRAtoRy PRotectIoN.
• Clean your tool out periodically.
other important Safety Warnings and instructions
Sanding
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.
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.

operating Instructions

PAPeR clAMPS
WARNING: to prevent accidental operation, turn off and unplug sander before
performing the following operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
To operate the paper clamps on your sander, simply lift them up with your fingertip, as
shown in Figure 1. Rotate the clamp lever downward until the clamp is fully opened.
PAPeR AttAcHMeNt
tuRN off ANd uNPluG SANdeR
Carefully center the sandpaper on the rubber pad (platen) and pull the ends up around the
front and rear ends of the platen. Pull firmly to ensure tight paper to platen fit and clamp in
place. To close the clamps, rotate the clamp handles back up as far as they will go and lock
in place a s shown in Figure 1.
Note: Tight sandpaper lasts longer and produces a more uniform removal rate
SWItcH
To turn the tool on, hold it as shown in Fig. 2 and push the portion of the switch marked "I".
To turn the tool off, push the portion of the switch marked "O".
oPeRAtIoN
To operate your sander, grasp it as shown in Figure 3 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 surface. be sure to
check your work often, this sander is capable of removing material rapidly, especially with
coarse paper.
When sanding painted surfaces, you may find that the sandpaper becomes clogged with
paint rather quickly. it may be better to use a heat gun for removing paint before the surface
is sanded.
Your sander is designed to sand flush on three sides for getting into corners, and its light
weight makes it ideal for sanding overhead.
To produce the smoothest finish possible, start with coarse grit sandpaper and then go to
a medium grit. When a smooth surface has been attained, use fine grit paper until a really
professional looking finish is achieved. In many cases, this last step eliminates the need for
any hand sanding at all.
SuRfAce PRePARAtIoN
before removing paint or varnish from doors, window frames, skirtings etc., first determine
whether the existing finish is in poor condition or not. It would be classed as poor if it were
cracking or flaking off the surface to such an extent that it could be easily removed with a
wire brush or scraper. If the old finish is adhering firmly, then there is no need to remove it.
Simply sand it down to remove any blemishes in the surface and matt it down sufficiently
to provide a "key" for the new paint. Start by using a coarse grade of paper to break up the
hard surface of the old paint and then change to a finer grade to prepare the surface for
undercoating. Make sure that all defects in the old paint work are removed. Old "run" or
"weep" marks can be dealt with very quickly by tilting the sander up very slightly on to the
toe of the platen and with a gentle scrubbing movement concentrate the action of the sander
on the thickened paint until it blends into the surrounding area. If the majority of old finish is
sound, but one or two patches are poor, remove the bad parts completely with extra coarse
sandpaper and then "feather edge" the adjacent sound paint so that it blends into the bare
section. When the complete area to be repainted is satin smooth, wipe it down very carefully
to remove dust and then apply one or two coats of undercoat. Lightly sand the undercoat
with a fine grade of paper before applying the top coat. When sanding painted or other
coated surfaces periodically examine the abrasive paper to see if it has become clogged
with gummy material from the work surface. Replace paper when this occurs.
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 at extra cost. For more
information call: 1-800-544-6986).
recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

troubleSHooting

Problem Possible cause
• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not
Possible Solution
• Plug tool into a working
outlet.
• Replace circuit fuse.
(If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit fuse to
blow, discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a black &
Decker service center or
authorized servicer.)
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the bLACk & DECkER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
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 (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
"Tools–Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone director.
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.
black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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IMPRESSIONS SONT CRUCIALES POUR bLACk & DECkER.
IMPoRtANtS ReNSeIGNeMeNtS :
• 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.
conServer ce MAnuel Pour un uSAge ultérieur.
lIGNeS dIRectRIceS eN MAtIèRe de SécuRIté - défINItIoNS
Il est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d'emploi. Les informations qu'il con-
tient concernent VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et visent à ÉVITER TOUT PRObLèME. Les
symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cette information.
dANGeR : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n'est pas évitée,
causera la mort ou des graves blessures.
AveRtISSeMeNt : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle
n'est pas évitée, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.
MISe eN GARde
: Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est
pas évitée, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou modérées.
AvIS
: Utilisé sans le symbole d'alerte à la sécurité, indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas évitée, peut résulter en des dommages à la propriété.
Avertissements de sécurité généraux pour les outils électriques
AveRtISSeMeNt
lire tous les avertissements de sécurité et toutes les
directives. Le non-respect des avertissements et des directives pourrait se solder
par un choc électrique, un incendie et/ou une blessure grave.
conserver tous les avertissements et toutes les directives pour
un usage ultérieur.
Le terme «outil électrique» cité dans les avertissements se rapporte à votre outil
électrique à alimentation sur secteur (avec fil) ou par piles (sans fil).
1) Sécurité du lieu de travail
a) tenir la zone de travail propre et bien éclairée. Les endroits sombres sont souvent
des causes d'accidents.
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker.
(If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit breaker
to trip, discontinue use
immediately and have it
serviced at a black &
Decker service center or
authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged. • Have cord or switch
replaced at black &
Decker Service Center or
Authorized Servicer.
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