Maintenance; Operation - Black & Decker CD450 Instruction Manual

18 • ENGLISH
Ampere rating
More Not more
than than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
ASSEMBLY
Warning! To prevent accidental operation, turn
off and unplug tool before performing the following
operations. Failure to do this could result in serious
personal injury.
Fitting sanding sheets (Fig. B)
Note: Never use the tool without a sanding sheet or
accessory in place.
f Soften the sanding sheet by rubbing its non-abrasive
side over the edge of a work top.
f Press the paper clamp levers (4) upwards to release
them from the retaining grooves and open the paper
clamps by pressing them down.
f Place the sheet onto the sanding base, making sure
that the holes in the sheet (if applicable) line up with
the holes in the base.
f Insert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front
paper clamp as shown.
f Press the front paper clamp lever (4) up and locate it
in the retaining groove.
f While keeping as light tension on the sheet, insert the
rear edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp.
f Press the rear paper clamp lever (4) up and locate it in
the retaining groove.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner (Fig. C)
f Insert the adaptor (5) into the dust extraction outlet (2).
f Connect the hose (6) of the vacuum cleaner (not
included) to the adaptor.

OPERATION

Switching On and Off (Fig. D)
f To switch the tool on, press the front part (I) of the on/
off switch (1).
f To switch the tool off, press the rear part (O) of the on/
off switch (1).
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
f Always hold the tool with two hands as shown in Fig. E.
f Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
f Regularly check the condition of the sanding sheet.
f Replace when necessary.
f Always sand with the grain of the wood.
f Always start your sander before it is in contact with
the workpiece and do not switch it off until after it has
been lifted from the workpiece.
American Wire Gauge
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
f Where possible, clamp the workpiece to a workbench
or similar sturdy surface.
f When sanding new layers of paint before applying
another layer, use extra fine grit.
f On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of
paint, start with a coarse grit. On other surfaces, start
with a medium grit. In both cases, gradually change to
a fine grit for a smooth finish.
DUST COLLECTION
Warning! Fire hazard. Collected sanding dust from
sanding surface coatings (polyurethane, linseed oil,
etc.) can self-ignite and cause fire. To reduce risk,
strictly follow sander manual and coating manufacturer's
instructions.
Warning! Fire hazard. When sanding wood
that could contain nails or when sanding metal
surfaces, do not use a vacuum cleaner because
sparks are generated. Use safety glasses and a dust
mask. Due to the danger of fire, do not use your sander to
sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use for wet sanding.

MAINTENANCE

Keep guards, air vents and the motor housing as clear as
possible of dust and dirt. Wipe with a clean cloth and blow
through with a low-pressure air supply. Excessive build-up
of metal dust can cause tracking of electrical current from
the internal parts to exposed metal parts.
Never apply excessive force when you use your sander.
Too much force can result in an overload and cause
damage to the motor or the workpiece. Always keep the
air cooling vents clear.
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.
Important! To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those
listed in this manual) 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 from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory for your tool, please cal contact
your nearest Service Center.
Caution! The use of any other accessory not
recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.