Black & Decker BD7407 User manual

Detail Sander
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
•Never operate the sander without a recommended sanding sheet
properly installed on the base.
•The hook and loop pad and individual bases are replaceable parts. If
they become worn return the unit to a local service center for repair.
•Do not push down—let the sander do the work.
•Extended drywall sanding is not recommended for this product.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not a oided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a oided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a oided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not a oided, may result in property damage.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all sa ety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions or uture re erence.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area sa ety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence o lammable liquids, gases or dust.Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical sa ety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modi y the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur aces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and re rigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock
if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord or carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away rom heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable or
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
) I operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground
ault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a FCI reduces the
risk of electric shock.
3) Personal sa ety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when
operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the in luence o drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

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c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o -position
be ore connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be ore turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper ooting and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away rom moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) I devices are provided or the connection o dust extraction and collection
acilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not orce the power tool. Use the correct power tool or your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool i the switch does not turn it on and o . Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug rom the power source and/or the battery pack rom the
power tool be ore making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out o the reach o children and do not allow persons
un amiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power
tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check or misalignment or binding o moving parts,
breakage o parts and any other condition that may a ect the power toolʼs
operation. I damaged, have the power tool repaired be ore use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
per ormed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a quali ied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Do not wet sand with this tool. Liquids entering the motor housing are an
electrical shock hazard.
• Never work in area which is soaked with a liquid, such as a solvent or water,
or dampened such as newly applied wallpaper. There is an electrical shock
hazard when working in such conditions with a power tool and heating of the liquid
caused by scraping action may cause harmful vapors to be emitted from workpiece.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CPA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.

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WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust rom power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the
skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.
Precautions To Take When Sanding Paint
1. Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of
controlling the contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children
and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical
analysis, we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint
sanding is being done until all clean up is completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area.
The filter should be replaced daily or whene er the wearer has difficulty breathing.
See your local hardware store for the proper N.I.O.S.H. appro ed dust mask.
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to pre ent
ingesting contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up
BEFORE eating, drinking or smoking. Articles of food, drink, or smoking should not
be left in the work area where dust would settle on them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
1. Paint should be remo ed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust
generated.
2. Areas where paint remo al is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4
mils thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the
work area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
1. All surfaces in the work area should be acuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for
the duration of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.
2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust
chips or other remo al debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles
and disposed of through regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up,
children and pregnant women should be kept away from the immediate work area.
3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed
thoroughly before being used again.

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Symbols
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts A ..................amperes
Hz................hertz W..................watts
min ..............minutes ................alternating current
............direct current no ................no load speed
................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction opm ..............oscillations per minute
(double insulated)
•When using an extension cord, be sure to use one hea y enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line oltage
resulting in loss of power and o erheating. The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
hea ier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the hea ier the cord.
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC only means
your tool will operate on standard 60 Hz household power. Do not operate AC tools on
DC. A rating of 120 olts AC/DC means that you tool will operate on standard 60 Hz AC
or DC power. This information is printed on the nameplate. Lower oltage will cause
loss of power and can result in o er-heating. All Black & Decker tools are factory-tested;
if this tool does not operate, check the power supply.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPONENTS
A.) On/Off switch
B.) Power cord
C.) Sanding platen
Minimum Gauge or Cord Sets
Volts Total Length o Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and
follow all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using this tool.
Switch
To turn the tool ON, hold it as shown in
igure 1 and push the portion of the
switch (1a) marked "I". To turn the tool
OFF, push the portion of the switch
marked "O".
Operation
Grasp product as shown in igure 1 and turn it on. Mo e it in long sweeping strokes
across the surface, letting it do the work. Light pressure is all that is required for sanding,
polishing or scrubbing. Excessi e pressure will slow the tool and produce inferior
results. Check your work often, product is capable of remo ing material rapidly.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should this product be used near water.
WARNING: Always unplug product from power supply before any of the following
operations.
Detail Sanding
Your tool is equipped with a teardrop base which allows you to use it on large flat
surfaces and tight spots or corners.
The pad tips may wear une enly, depending on use. The pads are designed to allow
you to interchange and /or rotate the diamond tip.
Fitting sanding sheets (Figure 2)
• Detach the two diamond-shaped tips from the sanding sheet (2a).
• Hold the tool with the sanding base
facing upwards.
• Place the sanding sheet onto the
sanding base.
The diamond-shaped tip can be
re ersed and replaced when worn.
• When the front part of the tip is worn,
detach it from the sheet, re erse it and
press it onto the sanding base again.
• When the whole tip is worn, remo e it
from the sanding base and fit a new tip.
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Tip of the sanding base ( Figure 3)
When the sanding base tip is worn, it can be re ersed or replaced.
• Remo e the screw (3a).
• Re erse or replace the worn part (3b).
• Replace and tighten the screw.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a
working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If
the product repeatedly
causes the circuit fuse
to blow, discontinue use
immediately and ha e
it ser iced at a Black &
Decker ser ice center
or authorized ser icer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker.
(If the product
repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use
immediately and ha e
it ser iced at a Black &
Decker ser ice center
or authorized ser icer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged. • Ha e cord or switch
replaced at a Black &
Decker ser ice center
or authorized ser icer.)
For assistance with your product, isit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the ser ice center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
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Maintenance
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Ne er let any liquid get inside the
tool; ne er immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized ser ice centers or other qualified ser ice
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are a ailable at extra cost. Listings
per retailer may ary. The hook and loop pad and indi idual bases are replaceable
parts. If they become worn, contact your local ser ice center.
For more information call: 1-800-544-6986
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool
could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Ser ice Centers are staffed with trained personnel to pro ide
customers with efficient and reliable power tool ser ice. Whether you need technical
ad ice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker
location nearest you. To find your local ser ice location, refer to the yellow page
directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com
FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in
material or workmanship. The defecti e product will be replaced or repaired at no
charge in either of two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (pro ided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns
should be made within the time period of the retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30
to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the
retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for
exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned
or authorized Ser ice Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase
may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Ser ice Centers are listed
under "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory and on our website
www.blackanddecker.com.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gi es you specific legal
rights and you may ha e other rights which ary from state to state. Should you ha e
any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Ser ice Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or
are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
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