Dust Collection; Operation - Black & Decker 6121 Instruction Manual

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PAD
CFS DISC
ALIGN NOTCHES TO
THOSE IN SHROUD
Figure 4
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Figure 3
TORX HEAD
SCREWS
Figure 5
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Dust Collection

Your sander/polisher comes equipped with a cloth filter bag to collect the
dust generated during sanding. To empty the dust bag, first turn off and
unplug tool. Firmly pull the bag off while holding the rubber boot (Figure 3).
Empty the bag (you may want to turn it inside out.)
NOTE: Never operate this tool unless the dust collection bag is in place.
Replacing Sanding Pad
When the pad becomes worn out, use the following procedure to replace
pad. (See Figure 4)
1 Turn off and unplug tool.
2. Remove 4 torx head screws from the bottom of the tool and remove the
pad.
3. Replace the pad and screws, making sure the CFS disc is aligned properly.

Operation

A side handle has been provided with your unit and must be used for control.
The side handle can be screwed into either side of tool by first removing the
plastic screw, as shown in Figure 5.
Move the unit in long, sweeping strokes along the surface being sanded, let-
ting the sander/polisher do the work.
NOTE: Excessive downward pressure on the tool while sanding actually
slows the removal rate and produces an inferior quality surface.
NOTE: Be sure to check your work often. This sander/polisher is capable of
removing material rapidly, especially with coarse paper.
The random orbital action of your sander/polisher allows you to sand with
the grain or at any angle across it for most sanding jobs. To produce the