ENGLISH   • 9
ASSEMBLY
 Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is 
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting sanding sheets (FIG. B y C)
 Warning! Never use the tool without a sanding sheet or 
accessory in place.
Fitting sanding sheets with nylon loops (FIG. B) 
 Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and 
unplugged.
 f Press the sheet firmly and evenly onto the sanding  
 base (4), making sure that the holes in the sheet line  
  up with the holes in the base.
Fitting regular sanding sheets (FIG. C)
 Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and 
unplugged.
 f Soften the sanding sheet by rubbing its non-abrasive  
  side over the edge of a worktop.
 f Press the paper clamp levers (5) upwards to release  
  them from the retaining grooves and open the paper  
 clamps (5) by pressing them down.
 f Place the sheet onto the sanding base (4).
 f Insert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front  
  paper clamp (5) as shown.
 f Press the front paper clamp lever (5) downwards and  
  locate it in the retaining groove.
 f While keeping a slight tension on the sheet, insert the  
  rear edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp (5).
 f Press the rear paper clamp lever (5) downwards and  
  locate it in the retaining groove.
Fitting and removing the dustbag (FIG. D)
 f Fit the dustbag (2) over the dust extraction outlet (3).
 f Slide the dustbag (2) onto the tool and make sure that  
  it is securely located.
 f To remove the dustbag (2), pull it to the rear and off  
  the outlet.
USE
 Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not 
overload.
Switching on and off (FIG. F)
 f To switch the tool on, press the part of the on/off  
 switch (1) marked ‘I’.
 f To switch the tool off, press the part of the on/off  
 switch (1) marked ‘0’.
Emptying the dustbag
 f The dustbag (2) should be emptied every 10 minutes.
 f Shake the dustbag (2) to empty the contents
Hints for optimum use
 f Do not place your hands over the ventilation slots.
 f Do not exert too much pressure on the tool. 
 f Regularly check the condition of the sanding sheet.  
  Replace when necessary.
 f Always sand with the grain of the wood.
 f When sanding new layers of paint before applying  
  another layer, use extra fine grit.
 f On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of  
  paint, 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.
 f Consult your retailer for more information on available 
 accessories.
MAINTENANCE
Your Stanley 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.
 f Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using  
  a soft dry brush or dry cloth.
 f Regularly clean the motor housing using a clean  
  damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based  
 cleaner.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Separate collection. This product must not be 
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker 
product needs replacement, or if it is of no further 
use to you, do not dispose of it with household 
waste. Make this product available for separate 
collection.
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. Local regulations may provide for 
separate collection of electrical products from the 
household, at municipal waste sites or by the 
retailer when you purchase a new product.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and 
authorized service locations. All Black & Decker Service 
Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide 
customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. 
For more information about our authorized service centers 
and if you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory 
replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location 
nearest you, or visit us at www.BlackandDecker-la.com