Black & Decker XT XTA71 Manual page 5

5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Addition safety instructions for sanders
Always wear a dust mask whenever sanding.
Thoroughly remove all dust after sanding.
Take special care when sanding paint which is possibly
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 ensure 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 fit the dust cassette.
Before using the tool on metal workpieces, make sure to
remove the dust cassette.
Never use the tool without a sanding sheet.
Never use the tool without a sanding base.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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. Cover
3. Dust cassette
4. Dust extraction outlet
5. Sanding base
6. Paper clamp lever
7. Paper punch
8. Filter
9. Vacuum pipe adaptor
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 (5),
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
over the edge of a worktop.
Press the paper clamp levers (6) upwards to release them
from the retaining grooves and open the paper clamps by
pressing them down.
Place the sheet onto the sanding base.
Insert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front paper
clamp as shown.
Press the front paper clamp lever (6) downwards and locate
it in the retaining groove.
While keeping a slight tension on the sheet, insert the rear
edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp.
Press the rear paper clamp lever (6) downwards and
locate it in the retaining groove.
Punching sanding sheets (fig. C)
The paper punch (7) 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 (7).
Press the tool with the sanding base (5) down into the
paper punch.
Take the tool off the paper punch (7) and check whether the
holes in the sanding sheet have been fully pierced.
Fitting and removing the dust cassette (fig. D)
Fit the dust cassette (3) over the dust extraction outlet (4).
To remove the dust cassette (3), pull the dust cassette to
the rear and off the outlet (4).
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)
marked 'I'.
To switch the tool off, press the part of the on/off switch (1)
marked '0'.
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