Dust Extraction; Maintenance & Cleaning; Attaching Sandpaper; Operating Instructions - Black & Decker FS540 Instruction Manual

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+DECKERtools 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 FS540 comes with the paper punch shown in figure 2. The punch 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.
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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.
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