Black & Decker KA171 Manual page 6

ENGLISH
Press the tool with the sanding base (6) down into the
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paper punch.
Take the tool off the paper punch and check whether the
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holes in the sanding sheet have been fully pierced.
Fitting and removing the dust cassette (fig. F) KA171,
KA171GT, KA171L only
Fit the dust cassette (4) over the dust extraction outlet (5).
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To remove the dust cassette (4), pull the dust cassette to
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the rear and off the outlet.
Fitting and removing the dustbag (fig. G)
Fit the dustbag (11) over the dust extraction outlet (5).
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To remove the dustbag, pull the dustbag to the rear and off
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the outlet.
Louvre attachment (fig. D) KA171L only
With this attachment you can work in crevices and use the
sanding base on both sides.
Locate the front of the louvre attachment (9) onto the
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sanding base (6).
Secure it in position with the four screws supplied.
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Place a 1/2 sheet to the underside of the louvre (9) base.
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Part of it will fold over the front part of the base.
To remove the louvre attachment, reverse the procedure.
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Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace.
Warning! Do not overload.
Switching on and off (fig. E)
To switch the tool on, press the part of the on/off switch (1)
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marked 'I'.
To switch the tool off, press the part of the on/off switch (1)
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marked '0'.
Emptying the dust cassette (fig. F)
The dust cassette (4) should be emptied every 10 minutes.
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Pull the dust cassette (4) to the rear and off the tool.
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Remove the cover (3) by twisting it counter-clockwise.
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Hold dust cassette with the filter (10) facing down and
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shake the cassette (4) to empty the contents.
Shake the cover (3) to empty the contents.
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Refit the cover (3) onto the dust cassette (4), twisting it
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clockwise until it locks into place.
Refit the dust cassette (4) onto the tool.
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Cleaning the dust cassette filter
Warning! Do not brush or use compressed air or sharp objects
to clean the filter. Do not wash the filter.
The dust cassette filter (10) is re-usable & should be
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cleaned regularly.
Empty the dust cassette filter (10) as described above.
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Pull the filter (10) off the dust cassette (4). DO NOT TWIST
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THE FILTER.
Shake off the excess dust by tapping the filter (10) into a
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dustbin.
Replace the filter (10).
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Fit the cover (3).
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Fit the dust cassette (4) onto the tool.
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Emptying the dustbag
The dustbag (11) should be emptied every 10 minutes.
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Shake the dustbag to empty the contents
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Hints for optimum use (fig. E)
Do not place your hands over the ventilation slots.
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Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
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Regularly check the condition of the sanding sheet. Replace
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when necessary.
Always sand with the grain of the wood.
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When sanding new layers of paint before applying another
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layer, use extra fine grit.
On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of paint,
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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.
Consult your retailer for more information on available
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accessories.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper
tool care and regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance, switch off and unplug
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the tool.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a soft
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dry brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a clean damp
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cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your tool needs
replacement, or if it is of no further use to you,
think of the protection of the environment. Black &
Decker repair agents will accept old Black &
Decker tools and ensure that they are disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the
demand for raw materials.