Installing and removing the battery pack from the
tool
To install battery pack Fig. C)
Insert battery (4) into tool until an audible click is heard
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(Figure. C)
Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into
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position.
To remove battery pack (Fig.D)
Depress the battery release button (7) as shown in figure
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D and pull battery pack (4) out of the tool.
Attaching hook and loop sanding discs (fig.E)
For best results, use BLACK+DECKER accessories.
Your sander is designed for use with either mesh carbide
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sandpaper or with standard sand paper with the 8 hole
dust extraction pattern.
To attach the sanding disc (8), carefully center it over the
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sanding pad (3) ensuring the holes in the disc align with
the holes in the pad and press the disc firmly in place.
The hook and loop fastening system sanding disc can be
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easily removed by simply pulling it off. It can be reused as
desired.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, depress the on/off switch (2) at the
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"I" position.
To switch the tool off, depress the on/off switch (2) at
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the"O" position.
Operation
Grasp the sander as shown in figure G and turn it ON
in long, sweeping strokes along the surface, letting it do
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the work
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 especially with coarse paper.
Dust Collection (Fig. H, I)
Warning! Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coat-
ings (polyurethane, linseed oil, etc.) can selfignite 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.
To attach the canister to the sander, line up the grooves in
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the canister (9) with the nubs (10) on the dust port.
Slide the canister onto the dust port and turn the canister
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clockwise to lock it in place as shown in Figure H.
(Original instructions)
To remove, turn the canister counterclockwise and slide
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the canister off.
To empty the canister, remove it from the dust port and
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dump the sanding debris into an appropriate trash recep-
tacle Figure I.
Maintenance
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of
time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off and
unplug the tool.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a
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soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
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plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste
Products and batteries contain materials that can be recov-
ered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
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Please recycle electrical products and batteries accord-
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ing to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com
Technical data
Input voltage
Oscillations (no load)
Orbits (no load)
Sanding base surface
Weight
Battery
Voltage
Capacity
Type
ENGLISH
BDCROS18 H1
V
dc
min
-1
min
-1
mm
2
kg
V
DC
Ah
18
12000
12000
12660
0.9
BL1518
18
1.5
H4
7