MTB13
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Intended Use
This buffer is intended solely for residential buffing
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions
provided with this attachment and the Power Unit
Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words
This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols
and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
.
(Used without word) Indicates a safety
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to
personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
Specific Safety Rules
Safety Warnings Common for
a ) This power tool is intended to function as a
polisher. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with
this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
b ) Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire
brushing, and cutting off are not recommended
to be performed with this power tool. Operations
for which the power tool was not designed may
c ) Do not convert this power tool to operate in a
way which is not specifically designed
and specified by the tool manufacturer. Such a
conversion may result in a loss of control and cause
serious personal injury.
d ) Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
e ) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the
power tool. Accessories running faster than their
f ) The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
g ) The dimensions of the accessory mounting must
fit the dimensions of the mounting hardware of
the power tool. Accessories that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of
control.
h ) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels
for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear
or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked
wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged
accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power
tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
i ) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear a dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments. The eye protection must be capable
of stopping flying debris generated by various
applications. The dust mask or respirator must be
capable of filtrating particles generated by the
particular application. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
j ) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and
k ) Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the
l ) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
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m ) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of dust may cause
n ) Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials.
o ) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
p ) Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing
bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely.
Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle
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
•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from 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
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/
or disperse dust, which may cause serious and
permanent respiratory or other injury.
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• Before turning the switch to the ON position, be sure the
•Inspect the bonnet frequently for wear, dirt or
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• Wear proper clothing, short sleeves, nothing loose or
•Do not turn tool on unless the polishing bonnet is against
•Be extremely careful when polishing around sharp or
•This product is designed as a polisher only. Do not use as
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive or rubbing
compounds. The abrasive nature of these products
CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection
during use. Under some conditions and duration
of use, noise from this product may contribute to
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
WARNING:ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental
start-up
4 2 as shown. Make sure the elastic
is tucked down securely and evenly around the underside of
Before Operation
NOTE: Although this discussion deals with polishing a car,
your polisher is capable of polishing a wide array of flat
surfaces such as hardwood floors, furniture, boats and other
surfaces that could use an occasional shine.
Before you begin, make sure the car is clean and dry. The work
area should be dry also. If necessary, remove road tar with a
general cleaner before polishing. Also remove excess grease
Using Liquid Wax and Paste Wax
BLACK+DECKER recommends the use of liquid wax with
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DO NOT APPLY WAX DIRECTLY TO CAR. This first application
should do about 1/4 of the car. For the second and third
applications of wax, use half the quantity stated above. The
Spread about a heaping teaspoonful of wax evenly over the
4. Use a putty knife or any flat
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental
start-up
WARNING: Shock hazard. Under no circumstances
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NOTE: Refer to Power Unit instruction manual before
operating this tool for all safety warnings and details on
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• 4 as described on Using Liquid
Wax and Paste Wax
• To switch the tool on, press the variable-speed switch on
the power unit. The tool speed depends on how far you
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• ALWAYS START AND STOP THE POLISHER ON OR
AGAINST THE SURFACE. Do flat surfaces first - hood,
trunk, and roof. Cover areas quickly with broad, sweeping
strokes in a criss-cross pattern (Fig. E).
•DO NOT press down on the polisher. The machine’s
• After flat surfaces, do sides of the car. Hold the polisher as
in Fig. F. It is not necessary to use a criss-cross motion on
• 4 and use it to hand polish all hard
to reach surfaces - under the bumpers, around the door
handles, etc. as shown in Fig. G
• Using a clean towel, remove the wax in the same order it
Handy Hints
• This waxer/polisher is a random orbit polisher. it is
designed to wobble. The wobbling motion produces the
• For best results, use light pressure only, letting the polisher
• Exercise caution around edges, corners or small surface
areas. Prolonged polishing on edges and corners can
•4 can be hand washed in warm water and mild
detergent. It can be machine dried at the lowest setting
•DO NOT USE ABRASIVE COMPOUNDS. Liquid wax is
• The most common error is applying too much wax. If pad
becomes saturated, it will not last as long and polishing
will be more difficult and take longer. Too much wax may
have been applied if:
-foam applicator bonnet continually comes off pad;
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Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER appliance has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper care
and regular cleaning.
• Regularly clean the appliance using a damp cloth. Do not
use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Never let any liquid get inside the appliance and never
immerse any part of the appliance into liquid.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with
normal household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be recovered
or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions.
Further information is available at www.2helpU.com
Level of sound pressure according to EN62841:
Sound pressure (LpA) 75 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)
Sound power (LWA) 83 dB(A), uncertainty (K) 3 dB(A)
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) according to EN62841:
(ah) - 7.5 m/s2 uncertainty K - 1.5 m/s2
Declaration of Conformity
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
MTB13 Matrix Buffer
BLACK+DECKER declares that these products described
under “technical data” are in compliance with:
EN 62841-1:2015+A11: 2022;, EN62841-2-4:2014.
These products conform to the following UK Regulations:
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, 2008, S.I.
2008/1597 (as amended).
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, 2016,
S.I.2016/1091 (as amended).
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012, S.I.
2012/3032 (as amended).
For more information, please contact BLACK+DECKER at the
following address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
BLACK+DECKER
Ed Higgins
Director – Consumer Power Tools
Black & Decker Europe, 270 Bath Road, Slough,
Berkshire, SL1 4DX
United Kingdom
08/10/2022
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EC declaration of conformity
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE
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MTB13 Matrix Buffer
BLACK+DECKER declares that these products described
under “technical data” are in compliance with:
2006/42/EC, EN 62841-1:2015+A11: 2022, EN 62841-2-
4:2014
These products also comply with Directive
2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. For more information, please
contact BLACK+DECKER at the following address or refer to
the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the
nd makes this declaration on behalf of
BLACK+DECKER.
Patrick Diepenbach
General Manager, Benelux
BLACK+DECKER,
Egide Walschaertsstraat 14-18
2800 Mechelen, Belgium
08/10/2022
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