PARTS OF THE TOOL
1 - Identification plate
2 - ON/OFF – Speed regulation knob
3 - START/STOP switch lever
4 - Backing pad
5 - Battery Pack 9HB180LT
STARTING UP
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only the 18V Li-ION Battery Pack 9HB180LT (5) or the power supply 9HP180LT
(6) should be used with this product.
Since the batteries, other than those offered by RUPES, have not been tested with this product, use of such batteries with this tool
could cause the injury and property damage.
MAGNETS
WARNING: Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field.
They could damage tvs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and atm cards, data storage media, mechanical watches,
hearing aids and speakers. Keep magnets away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic fields.
WARNING: It contains magnets. Magnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart
defibrillators. Please avoid contacts with the tool if you or someone near you has a Pacemaker. Avoid damage
of the Pacemaker.
- A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness.
- A heart defibrillator may stop working.
- If you wear these devices keep sufficient distance to magnets.
- Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to magnets.
Magnets are contained into the flange, into the backing pads and into the DC motor.
BATTERY PACK (PROVIDED OR OPTIONAL)
WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of Battery pack 9HB180LT
before using.
WARNING: Avoid short circuiting the contacts. Avoid mechanical damage of the battery pack. Do not open or
disassemble. Advice on protection against fire and explosion. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources
of ignition.
Temperature in excess of 45°C reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine. Storage at
room temperature (approx. 20°C) at approx. 20~60% of the nominal capacity. Every six months of storage, charge the battery pack
as normal.
Intended use
The battery pack 9HB180LT (5) is used as the power source for RUPES HSE73 - HSR73 - HSS73.
Battery pack specifications:
Model
Chemistry
9HB180LT
Lithium Ion
WARNING: for other technical data refer to the label of Battery pack 9HB180LT.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury or explosion, never burn or incinerate a tool's battery pack even if it is
damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and materials are created.
ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK
AWARNING: Before (dis)assembling the tool assure that the speed regulation Knob (2) is in OFF position.
In order to assemble the battery pack, push the clip and insert the battery pack in the tool till it is fixed.
In order to disassemble push the clip and extract the battery from the tool.
CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of charging station
9HC180LT before using.
WARNING: Charge Rupes 18V Li-ION Battery pack 9HB180LT only in the Rupes 18V Li-ION Battery Charger
9HC180LT. Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage. This tool's battery pack and charger
are not compatible with NiCd or NiMH systems.
The battery pack(s) contained in the kit shall be charger before use. The provided battery is charged <30%.
In order to charge, connect the Li-Ion battery with a charging station 9HC180LT till the charging is completed.
Charge your battery tool when convenient for you and your job.
The Rupes Battery pack does not develop "memory" when charged after only a partial discharge.
It is not necessary to run down the battery tool pack before placing it on the charger.
Use the led Battery pack 9HB180LT level indication to determine when to charge the Rupes Battery pack.
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6 – Power supply 9HP180LT
7 – Pad fixing screws
8 – Conical filter
9 – Sanding pad
Voltage
Capacity
18V
2.5 Ah
Energy
Weight
45 Wh
0.360±0.005 kg