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Intended use
Your Black & Decker PowerfileTM sander has been designed 
for sanding wood, metal, plastics and painted surfaces. This 
tool is intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
General power tool safety warnings
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all 
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may 
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below 
refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery 
operated (cordless) power tool. 
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark 
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 
such as in the presence of flammable 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 safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 
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 surfaces 
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 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 for carrying, 
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away 
from 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 for outdoor use. Use of a cord 
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable, use a Residual Current Device (RCD) 
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of 
electric shock.
3. Personal safety
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 influence of 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.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in 
the off-position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying 
power tools with your finger on the switch or energising 
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before 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. Keepproper footing andbalance at all 
times. This enables better control of the power tool in 
unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. 
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving 
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in 
moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust 
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can 
reduce dust related hazards
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool 
for 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 if the switch does not turn it 
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the 
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the 
battery pack from the power tool before 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 of the reach of children and 
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or 
these instructions to operate thepower tool.Power tools 
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or 
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any 
other condition that may affect the power tools 
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired 
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly 
maintained power tools.