Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press the on/off switch (1).
N
For continuous operation, press the lock-on button (2) and
N
release the on/off switch.
To switch the tool off, release the on/off switch. To
N
switch the tool off when in continuous operation,
press the on/off switch once more and release it.
Emptying the dustbag
The dustbag should be emptied every 10 minutes.
Unzip the bag and empty it before continuing.
N
Hints for optimum use
Always hold the tool with both hands.
N
Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
N
Regularly check the condition of the sanding belt.
N
Replace when necessary.
Always sand with the grain of the wood.
N
When sanding new layers of paint before applying
N
another layer, use extra fine grit.
On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of
N
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.
Consult your retailer for more information on available
N
accessories.
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.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a
N
soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
N
Do 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.
N
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.
N
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
N
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
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
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.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com
Technical data
Voltage
Power input
Belt speed
Sanding base surface
Weight
EC declaration of conformity
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 2002/95/EC, EN 60745, EN 55014,
L
(sound pressure) 87 dB(A),
pA
L
(acoustic power) 98 dB(A),
WA
hand/arm weighted vibration 3.8 m/s
K
(sound pressure uncertainty): 3 dB(A),
pA
K
(acoustic power uncertainty) 3 dB(A)
WA
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
ENGLISH
XTA80EK
V
230
AC
W
750
m/min
120 - 250
mm
75 x 533
kg
3.5
XTA80EK
EN 61000
2
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
United Kingdom
1-12-2004
5