General Warnings - Rupes TA531A Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

GENERAL WARNINGS

The tool must be connected to a suitable dust extraction system
(not supplied).
SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and accident prevention instructions are reported in
the "SAFETY INSTRUCTION" booklet which forms an integral
part of these documents; the operating instructions indicate the
additional information required specifically for use of the tool.
Never use the tools without the safety guards.
Any operations carried out on the tool must be effected with the
tool disconnected.
Before starting the tool, ensure that it is held tightly and not in
contact with the work surface.
The electric tool must be connect to a suitable dust extraction unit
and applicable safety regulations must be observed if dusts
dangerous to health are likely to occur during sanding.
Due to risks that may arise during sanding, we recommend the
constant use of P .S.D. (personal safety devices such as gloves,
headphones, goggles, face masks, etc.) according to laws in for-
ce to prevent or reduce accident probability.
Warning! Carry out the lubrication process outlined in the mainte-
nance paragraph. The appliance continues to work for a few se-
conds after it has been switched off.
CORRECT USAGE
The sanders are designed for sanding wood, plastic, composite
materials, paint/varnish, filling material and similar materials.
Metal and materials with an asbestos content must not be
processed with these tools.
The tools must not be damp nor operated in a damp environment
for electrical safety reasons.
The tools may only be used for dry sanding.
Make sure the work piece is sufficiently fastened.
In the event of improper use, the user is fully liable for any
damages or accidents.
PARTS OF THE TOOL
1 - Identification plate
2 - ON/OFF switch
3 - Speed control
4 - Tool body
5 - Suction tube connection int. Ø 29 mm
6 - Suction control
7 - Suction cowling
8 - Velcro faced abrasive disc backing pad Ø 200 mm (TA562A)
9 - Velcro faced abrasive disc backing pad Ø 150 mm (TA531A -
TA551A)
10 - Compressed air connection
11 - Disc pad locking/release button
STARTING UP
Before starting-up the tool, ensure that:
- the packaging is complete and does not show signs of having
been damaged during storage or transport;
- the tool is complete; check that the number and type of components
comply with that reported in this instruction booklet;
- the available compressed air production and distribution plant is
capable of satisfying the requirements reported on the tool's
identification plate.
ASSEMBLING THE TOOL
Assemble the compressed air connection (not supplied) by
screwing it into its seating (10).
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION
The tool is supplied without the compressed air connection; the
user can use either a quick release coupling or hose type
connection according to his needs, purke they have an hole of air
passing mm. 8. In the latter case the air line must be fixed to the
nozzle by a hose clip.
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