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Congratulations!On the purchase of yourBlack & Decker multi sander.To ensure the best results from your multisander please read these safety and usageinstructions carefully.

If you have any questions or queries afterreading this user manual please do nothesitate to call our Service and InformationCentre, whose number you will find towardsthe back of this user manual, or one of ourAuthorised Repair Agents. A list of theseAgents and further information is available onthe Internet at www.2helpU.com.

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ContentsPage 4 Safety instructions

Additonal precautions to take when sanding paint and MDF

Page 5 Personal safetyEnvironmental safetyCleaning and disposalDouble insulationElectrical safetyMains plug replacement

Page 6 Extension cablesUnwanted tools and the environmentThe Black & Decker guaranteeAfter sales service for your Black & Decker productOur after sales service policyAccessoriesTechnical dataFeatures

Page 7 Operating your multi sanderVariable speed controlUsing your multi sander as a random orbital sanderFitting the round baseFitting the sandpaper (round base)Using your multi sander in the orbital modeFitting the pointed base

Page 8 Reversing the pointed baseFitting the sandpaper (pointed base)Tip components (pointed base)Fitting the profile baseFitting the sanding profileFitting the sanding paper (profile base)

Page 9 Removing the side handleAdjusting the side handleDust extractionEmptying the dustbagAutomatic brake system (ABS)Handy hintsEC declaration of conformity

Black & Decker phone numbers and addresses

Guarantee card

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWarning! When using electric tools, the followingbasic safety precautions should always be taken toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personalinjury. Read all these instructions before attempting tooperate the product and save this booklet.

FOR SAFE OPERATION:• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and

benches invite injuries.• Consider the work area environment. Do not expose

the power tool to rain and do not use in damp or wetlocations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not usethe power tool where there is a risk to cause fireor explosion.

• Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact,where possible, with earthed or grounded surfaces(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators).

• Keep children away. Do not let visitors touch thetool or extension cord. All visitors should be keptaway from the work area.

• Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should bestored in a dry, high or locked place, out of reachof children.

• Do not force the tool. It will do the job better andmore safely at the rate for which it was intended.

• Use the right tool. Do not force small tools orattachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool.Do not use the tool for purposes not intended; forexample, do not use a circular saw to cut treelimbs or logs.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery as they can be caught in moving parts.Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear arerecommended when working outdoors. Wearprotective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Use safety glasses. Use a face or dust mask as well,if the operation is dusty or if the tool is being used inenclosed spaces.

• Connecting dust extraction equipment. If devicesare provided for the connection of dust extractionand collection ensure these are connected andproperly used, especially in confined areas.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by itscord or yank it to disconnect it from the socket. Keepthe cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Secure the work. Use clamps or a vice to hold thework. It is safer than using a hand and it frees bothhands to operate the tool.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balanceat all times.

• Maintain the tool with care. Keep a cutting toolsharp and clean for better and safer performance.Follow the instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories. Inspect the tools cord periodically and,if damaged, have repaired by an authorised serviceagent. Inspect the extension cord periodically andreplace if damaged. Keep the handles dry, clean andfree from oil and grease.

• Disconnect the tool when not in use, beforeservicing and when changing accessories such asblades, bits and cutters.

• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form thehabit of checking to see that keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from the tool and replaced inthe storage area before switching on.

• Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry aplugged-in tool with a finger on the switch.Ensure the switch is off when plugging in.

• Use an outdoor extension cord. When a tool is usedoutdoors, only use an extension cord intended foroutdoor use and so marked.

• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use commonsense and do not operate the tool when tired.

• Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,a guard or other part that is damaged should becarefully checked to determine whether it willoperate properly and perform its intended function.Check for alignment of moving parts, free running ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and anyother conditions that may affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damaged should beproperly repaired or replaced by an authorisedservice centre unless otherwise indicated in theproduct booklet. Have defective switches replacedby an authorised service agent. Do not use the tool ifthe switch does not turn it on and off.

• Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment,other than recommended in the product booklet,may present a risk of personal injury.

• Have the tool repaired by a qualified person. Theelectrical tool is in accordance with the relevant safetyrequirements. Repairs should only be carried out byqualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise,this may result in considerable danger to the user.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE WHEN SANDINGPAINT AND MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD (MDF)Sanding of lead based paint is not recommended dueto the difficulty of controlling the contaminated dust.The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to childrenand pregnant women.

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ENGLISHAny pre-1960 building may have been painted in thepast with paint containing lead, and covered byadditional layers of paint. It is important to determinewhether the paint that is being sanded contains leadbefore beginning work. This can be done with lead testkits or by a professional decorator.If in doubt, we recommend the following precautionswhen sanding any paint or MDF.

PERSONAL SAFETYNo children or pregnant women should enter the workarea where the paint sanding is being done until allcleaning up has been completed.A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all personsentering the work area. The filter should be replaceddaily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing.Note: Only those dust masks suitable for working withlead paint dust and fumes should be used. Ordinarypaint masks do not offer this protection.No eating, drinking or smoking should be done in thework area to prevent ingesting paint particles. Workersshould wash and clean up before eating, drinking orsmoking. Articles of food ,drink etc., should not be leftin the work area where dust could settle on them.

ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETYPaint should be removed in such a manner as tominimise the amount of dust generatedAreas where paint removal is occurring should besealed with plastic sheeting.Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce trackingof paint dust outside the work area.

CLEANING AND DISPOSALAll surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed andthoroughly cleaned daily for the duration of the sandingproject. Vacuum filter bags should be changedfrequently. Items of clothing, dust sheets, toys,washable furniture and utensils should be washedthoroughly before being used again.

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DOUBLE INSULATIONThe tool is double insulated. This means that allthe external metal parts are electrically insulatedfrom the mains power supply. This is done byplacing insulation barriers between theelectrical and mechanical components makingit unnecessary for the tool to be earthed.Note: Double insulation does not take the placeof normal safety precautions when operating thetool. The insulation system is for added protection

against injury resulting from a possible electricalinsulation failure within the tool.

ELECTRICAL SAFETYBe sure the supply is the same as the voltage given onthe rating plate. The tool is fitted with a two-core cableand plug.

MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT (UK ONLY)Should the mains plug need replacing and you arecompetent to do this, proceed as instructed below.If you are in doubt, contact a Black & Decker serviceagent or a qualified electrician.• Disconnect the plug from the power supply.• Cut off the plug and dispose of safely. A plug with

bared copper conductors is very dangerous ifengaged in a live socket outlet.

• Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with thecorrectly rated fuse. Note: Fuses do not givepersonal protection against electric shock.

• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked atthe connection point of most good quality plugs.Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug(see diagram). Brown is L (live) and blue is N (neutral).

Fit a plugapprovedto BS1363A

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• Before replacing the top cover of the plug ensurethat the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath ofthe cable firmly and that the two leads are correctlyfixed at the terminal screws. If the fuse cover ismissing or damaged do not use the plug.For replacement or detachable fuse covers,contact a Black & Decker service agent.

Warning! Never connect live or neutral wires to theearth pin marked E or .

MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT(AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY)Should the mains plug or cordset of the product bedamaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised

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ENGLISHBlack & Decker service agent because specialpurpose tools are required.

EXTENSION CABLESUp to 30m (100ft) of 3-core extension cable can be usedwithout undue loss of power. Note: An extension cableshould not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use ofan improper extension cable could result in a risk offire and electric shock. If an extension cable must beused, make sure it is properly wired, contains the correctrated fuse as recommended in its literature and is ingood electrical condition.

UNWANTED TOOLS AND THE ENVIRONMENTShould you find one day that the tool needsreplacement or is of no further use, think of theprotection of the environment. Black & Deckerservice agents will accept old tools and willdispose of them in an environmentally safe way.

THE BLACK & DECKER GUARANTEE(UK, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY)If the Black & Decker product becomes defective dueto faulty materials and workmanship, within 24 monthsfrom the date of purchase, we guarantee to eitherreplace all defective parts or at our discretion, replacethe unit free of charge provided that:• The product is returned to us or our authorised

repairers with evidence of date of purchase.• The product has not been used for trade,

professional or hire purposes.• The product has not been subjected to misuse

or neglect.• The product has not sustained any damage through

foreign objects, substances or accidents.• Repairs have not been attempted by anyone other

than our authorised repair agents.This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and isadditional to the customers statutory rights.

AFTER SALES SERVICE FOR YOUR BLACK & DECKERPRODUCT (UK, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY)Black & Decker offers a nationwide network ofauthorised service agents. The use of other than genuineBlack & Decker accessories and parts may damage orreduce the performance of your Black & Deckerproduct and may also endanger the user. The termsand conditions of the warranty may also be effected.

OUR AFTER SALES SERVICE POLICY(UK, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY)It is our aim that all Black & Decker customers shouldbe totally satisfied with their Black & Decker product

and after sales service, but if help or advice is neededplease contact your local Black & Decker authorisedrepair agent who will be happy to help. Full details ofour after sales service and a list of these agents can befound on the Internet at www.2helpU.com. Alternatively,call our Service and Information Centre whose numberyou will find towards the back of this manual.

ACCESSORIESThe performance of any power tool is dependant uponthe accessory used. Black & Decker accessories areengineered to high quality standards and are designedto enhance the performance of your tool. Buying aBlack & Decker accessory will ensure that you get thevery best from your Black & Decker tool.

TECHNICAL DATAThe level of sound pressure of the tool is in accordancewith EEC legislation. It is recommended that you takeappropriate measures for the protection of your hearingif the sound level seems uncomfortable. This normallyequates to a sound pressure in excess of 85dB (A).

FEATURES

1. On/off switch2. Variable speed control3. Round base4. Pointed base5. Profile base6. Side handle7. Dust bag8. Automatic brake system9. Sanding profiles

Note: This user manual also covers more than onecatalogue number within this product group. Refer toyour carton for details of your product.

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ENGLISHOPERATING YOUR MULTI SANDER

To switch your multisander on, press theon/off switch on theside marked “I”.To switch your multisander off, press theon/off switch on theside marked “O”.

Before plugging your multi-sander in, make sure it isswitched off.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (KA210E/KA220E/KA230E)The variable speedcontrol gives the bestoperating performancefor each material. As ageneral rule, use lowspeed for polishing andfor sanding acrylic/synthetic materials, andhigh speed for woodand metal.

Material Variable speed setting

Hardwood (beech) 4-5Softwood (pine) 4-5Veneer wood 3-5Synthetic materials 3-4Acrylic sheet 1-3Non-ferrous metals 4-5Steel 4-5Lacquer and paint removal 4-5Polishing 1-3Rust removal 4-5

USING YOUR MULTI SANDER AS A RANDOM ORBITALSANDER (KA200/KA220/KA220E/KA230E)

With the round basefitted, you can use yourmulti sander as arandom orbital sander.This gives a circular/orbital movement,combined with arotational movement;thus giving improvedstock removal and

reduced risk of swirl marks.

FITTING THE ROUND BASEDisconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Position the round baseon the spindle.Position the washer onthe spindle and fit thescrew. Hold the baseand tighten the screwwith the allen keyprovided. The base willwear after some time.Replacements are

available as an accessory.

FITTING THE SANDPAPER (ROUND BASE)Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Hold your multi sanderwith the base upwards.Press the sandpaperdisc onto the base,making sure the base iscompletely covered.It is not necessary toalign the holes in thepaper and the base.Never use your multi

sander without a sandpaper disc.

USING YOUR MULTI SANDER IN THE ORBITAL MODE(KA210/KA210E/KA220/KA220E/KA230E)

Detail sandingUse your multisander with the point of the basepointing forwards. This position permits you to sandinto difficult or confined areas.

Orbital sandingUse your multi-sander with the point of the base to therear. This permits you to sand large areas with areasand corners that have easy access.

FITTING THE POINTED BASEProceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Position the pointedbase on the spindle,making sure the legs ofthe base fit into theirhousings. The base willwear after some time.Replacements areavailable as anaccessory. Place the

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washer in position on the base and fit the screw usingthe allen key provided. Press the base on firmly whentightening the screw.

REVERSING THE POINTED BASE(KA210/KA210E/KA220/KA220E/KA230E)Proceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Turn the screwanticlockwise using theallen key provided inthe handle. Remove thescrew and the washerfrom the spindle. Holdthe base in positionwith the point facing

rearwards. Fit the washer and the screw. Tighten thescrew using the allen key provided. Press the base onfirmly when tightening the screw.

FITTING THE SANDPAPER (POINTED BASE)Proceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Detach the twodiamond-shaped tipsfrom the main sheet.Place the sandpaperon the pointed base,making sure the holesof the paper and thebase are aligned.Never use your multi

sander without sandpaper and always use a full sheetof sandpaper.

TIP COMPONENTS (POINTED BASE)(KA210/KA210E/KA220 /KA220E/KA230E)

Each sheet ofsandpaper has aremovable tip, with twospare tips attached. Toobtain maximum usefrom each sheet, detachand turn the tip when thefront part is worn.

When the whole tip is worn, replace it with one of thespare tips provided. The tip of the backing pad isremovable. When the front part is worn, turn the tip.When the tip is completely worn, replace the tip. Sparetips are available as accessories. When the tip of thehard plastic tip holder is worn, remove the screw and

turn the holder. Spare holders are available asaccessories.

FITTING THE PROFILE BASE (KA230E)Proceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Position the profilebase on the spindle,with the long sectionpointing towards thefront of your sander.Make sure the legs fitinto their housings.Place the washer inposition on the baseand fit the screw usingthe allen key provided.

Press the base on firmly when tightening the screw.

FITTING THE SANDING PROFILE (KA230E)Proceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

There are six sandingprofiles supplied, eachbeing different in sizeand shape. Select thesanding profile mostsuitable for the taskand push into the slot inthe front of the base.To do this, first locateone end of the sandingprofile into the recessat the back of theprofile base slot, thenpush the other end sothat it locates in the

recess in the front of the profile base. The sandingprofile will now be positively located. The sandingprofile can be removed by depressing the small blacksquare section which is visible at the front of theprofile base, whilst pulling the profile away from itslocating slot.

FITTING THE SANDING PAPER (PROFILE BASE)(KA230E)Proceed as follows:Disconnect the plug from the electricity supply.With the profile fitted in the base, fit the paper byapplying light pressure making sure that the paper

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follows the shape.Never use your sanderwithout sandpaper.

REMOVING THE SIDE HANDLEProceed as follows:

Turn the handle anti-clockwise and unscrewcompletely. Remove theconnecting shoulder.Unclip the metal clip.

ADJUSTING THE SIDE HANDLEProceed as follows:

Loosen the handleslightly. Move the metalclip around the body ofthe sander until theside handle is in thedesired position.Tighten the handle.

DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMMost of the dust from the work surface is collected inthe dustbag. The extraction fan of your multi sanderdraws the dust from the surface through the holes inthe base. The dust then passes through the fan shroudto the dustbag. You can also use your multi sander witha vacuum cleaner. A special adaptor is available fromBlack & Decker as an accessory.

EMPTYING THE DUSTBAGDisconnect the plug from the electricity supply.

Hold your multi sandervertically with thedustbag facingdownwards. Squeezethe sides of the dustbagtogether, adjacent tothe finger grips and pullthe bag gently. Emptythe dustbag andreplace on the sander.

ENGLISHA click is heard when the dustbag is correctly fitted.The plastic baffle is removable. However, it is notnecessary to remove the baffle when emptying thedustbag. Do not wash the dustbag. Empty the dustbagevery 10 minutes.

AUTOMATIC BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)(KA200/KA220/KA220E/KA230E)Your multi sander has an automatic brake system(ABS). This feature gives you optimal control as itkeeps the speed of the disc below that of the motorwhen your sander is not on the work surface. Whenyour sander is switched off, the disc stops very quickly.

HANDY HINTSYou can hold yourmulti sander in variouspositions for maximumcomfort but make sureyou do not block the airintake slots.

• Do not apply excessive pressure when you use yourmulti sander, especially in the random orbit mode.

• Replace the sandpaper when it is worn.• Use high grit sandpaper for a fine finish. As a

general rule, start with coarse grits and graduallychange to the finer grits for the final finish.

• When using your multi sander to sand profiles besure to keep the profile square to the workpiece.

• Smaller radii sanding profiles work better with finergrit sandpaper.

• Ensure that the platen is flat on the work surfacewhilst sanding.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe declare that units:KA200, KA210, KA210E, KA220, KA220E, KA230Econform to 89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC, EN55014,73/23/EEC, EN55104, EN50144A weighted sound pressure 77.1dB (A)

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Australia DeWalt Industrial Power Tool Company Tel: 03 9895 9200(Distributors of Black & Decker products) Fax: 03 9899 74657 Clarice Road, Box Hill, Victoria 3128

New Zealand Black & Decker Tel: 09 579 7600483 Great South Road Fax: 09 579 8200Penrose, Auckland

South Africa Black & Decker South Africa (Pty) Ltd Tel: 011 314 4431Suite no 107, PostNet X65 Fax: 011 314 4435Halfway House 1685

United Kingdom Black & Decker Tel: 01753 574277210 Bath Road, Slough Tlx: 848317 BAND MHBerkshire SL1 3YD Fax: 01753 551155

A weighted sound power 90.1dB (A)Hand/arm weighted vibration <2.5m/s2

Brian Cooke - Director of EngineeringBlack & Decker Ltd, Spennymoor, County DurhamDL16 6JG United Kingdom

The Black & Decker policy is one of continuousimprovement to our product and as such we reservethe right to change the product specification withoutprior notice.

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