The following pictogrammes / symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Read the operating instructions!
Always heed warning labels and
safety instructions!
Caution - Danger of electric shock! Hazardous
voltage – danger to life!
Explosive material!
n
V
w
Rated idling speed
0
Volt (AC)This symbol indicates proper behaviour!
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Watts (effective power)
Orbital sander XQ 310
Introduction
Before using the appliance for the first time
familiarize yourself with all functions of the
appliance and inform yourself about the
correct handling of electrical tools. Please read the
following operating instructions carefully. Retain these
instructions for future reference. Additionally, pass them
on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future
date.
Always wear ear protection, a dust mask,
protective gloves, and safety goggles.
Always protect the appliance from rain and moisture.
Moisture entering into an electrical appliance
increases the risk of electrical shock.
Safety class II
Damaged appliances, power cables and power
plugs mean potentially fatal risks from electric shock.
Regularly check the condition of the appliance, the
power cables and the power plugs.
Keep children and other unauthorised personnel at a
safe distance when using electrical tools.
Dispose packaging and appliance in an
environmentally-friendly way!
Features
1
ON / OFF switch
2
Locking button for the ON / OFF switch
3
Release button
4
Dust collection box
5
Adapter (captive)
6
Clamping bars
7
Tensioning lever
8
Sanding plate
9
Sanding Pad
10
Oscillation speed selection
11
Grip surface
12
Reducer
Intended use
The oscillating sander is suited for dry sanding of
wood, plastics and paints. Any other use or modification is considered improper use and involves significant accident risks. The manufacturer declines to
accept responsibility for damage(s) arising out of
usage contrary to the instructions specified below.
The appliance is not meant for commercial use.
Delivery contents
1 Orbital sander XQ 310
15 Sanding pads (5 x grit 60 / 120 / 180),
see Fig. F
1 Dust collection box
1 Reducer, see Fig. D
1 Operating manual
1 Warranty and Service manual
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Technical Data
Nominal voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Nominal power: 310 W
Idle speed: n
Idle oscillation speed: max. approx. 22,000 rpm
Oscillation circle: 2.1 mm
Sanding paper size max.: approx. 280 x 115 mm
Protection class: II /
Weighted acceleration, typical:
Hand-arm vibration: 2.149 m / s
6,000 - 11,000 rpm
0
2
Safety Instructions
JImportant! When using electrical tools, the
following basic safety measures must be followed
to protect against electric shock, injuries and fire
hazards. Read and take note of these operating
instructions and the safety advice contained
therein before using the appliance, and keep
them for future reference. Not following the
instructions listed below can result in electric
shock, fire and / or serious injuries.
Safety at the Workplace
J Keep working area clean and tidy. Ensure
good illumination of the working area. Cluttered
and poorly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
JExplosion hazard! Do not work
with the appliance in areas subject to
the risk of explosions or in areas
where flammable liquids, gases or dusts are
located. Electrical hand tools produce sparks
which could ignite the dust or vapours.
J
Should you become distracted, you could lose
Keep children and other unauthorised
personnel at a safe distance when
using electrical hand tools.
control over the appliance.
Electrical Safety
Avoid life-threatening
electric shocks:
J
The power plug of the appliance must match the
power socket. Never manipulate the electrical plug.
Do not use adapter plugs together with earthing-
protected appliances. Unmodified plugs and suit-
able wall sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
J Avoid physical contact with earthed surfaces,
such as pipes, heaters, stoves and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electrical shock if
your body is earthed.
J
of electrical shock increases.
J Do not use the power cord for purposes other
J
Check the condition of the appliance, the power
J Check the power cord of the electric tool on
Protect the appliance from rain and
moisture. If water or moisture enters
into an electrical appliance, the risk
than intended, e.g. do not use the cord to carry
the appliance, for hanging it up or for pulling
the plug from the wall socket. Keep the cable
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
appliance parts. Damaged or tangled cords or
plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
A damaged appliance, power cord
or power plug mean a risk of lifethreatening electric shock.
cables and the power plugs on a regular basis.
a regular basis and have it replaced by a
recognised specialist if damaged.
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J When working outdoors, use only extension
cords which are certified for use outdoors. The
use of an extension cable suitable for employment outdoors reduces the risk of electrical shock.
JWarning! - Never open the appliance.
Arrange for repair or component replacement
work to be carried out by the service centre or
specialists for electrical repairs.
Safety of Personnel
J Always be alert and aware of what you are
doing. Work sensibly with an electrical hand
tool. Do not use the appliance if you are unable
to concentrate or tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. Just a simple
lapse of attention while using an electrical
hand tool is sufficient to lead to serious injuries.
J
appliance, wearing personal protective
J Avoid accidental start of the appliance. Ensure
J Do not overestimate yourself. Ensure you position
J Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose cloth-
J Use dust vacuuming and collecting equipment if
Wear personal protective gear and
always wear safety goggles. Depending on the use of the electrical
equipment, such as dust masks, anti-slip safety
shoes, protective gloves, safety helmet, and ear
protection may reduce the risk of injuries.
the switch is in the "OFF" position before
inserting the plug into the power socket. Never
touch the ON / OFF switch while carrying
the appliance, never switch the appliance on
before connecting it to the power supply - this
may cause an accident.
yourself securely and you are balanced at all
times. This allows much better control over the
appliance, especially in unexpected situations.
ing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Wear a hair net if you
have long hair. Loose clothing and clothing that
is not tight against the body, as well as jewellery
and hair can be caught by moving parts.
these can be attached to the appliance. Please
note that the vacuums used must be suitable
for this special application. The correct use of
this equipment reduces risks caused by dust.
There is a risk of fire when working with electrical
appliances that are equipped with dust bags
or which can be connected to an appropriate
appliance with a dust suction attachment! Under
unfavourable conditions, such as flying sparks,
grinding of metal or metal remnants in wood,
the wood dust in the dust bag (or in the filter
bag of a vacuum cleaner) can ignite. This can
happen especially if the wood dust has paint
particles on it or is mixed with other chemical
substances and the sanded material is hot after
extensive working. Therefore, avoid overheat-
ing both, the part which is being sanded and
the appliance, and always empty the dust bag
or the filter bag of the vacuum before work
pauses.
Carefull Handling and Use of
Electrical Hand Tools
J Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct
electrical tool for your work. With the correct
electrical tool, you will work better and more
safely within the specified performance range.
J Never use an electrical tool with a defective
switch. An electrical tool that can no longer be
switched on or off is dangerous and must be
repaired.
J Pull the plug out of the power socket before mak-
ing adjustments to the appliance, changing ac-
cessories or putting away the appliance. These
precautionary measures prevent accidental
starting of the appliance.
J Store unused electrical tools outside the reach
of children. Do not allow persons to operate
the appliance, if they are not familiar with the
use of the tool or if they have not read these
instructions. Electrical tools are dangerous if
used by inexperienced persons.
J Take good care of the appliance. Check whether
moving appliance parts are functioning correctly
and do not stick, whether parts are broken or
damaged and that the functioning of the ap-
pliance is not impaired. Have damaged parts
repaired before using the appliance. Many
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accidents are caused by poorly maintained
electrical tools.
J Use electrical tools, accessories, aids, etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions and as directed
for this special appliance type. Take consideration thereby of the working conditions and the
task to be completed. The use of electrical hand
tools for purposes other than those originally
intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Appliance-specific Safety
Instructions
To avoid the risk of injury or fire as well
as health risks:
J When working outdoors, connect the appli-
ance via a residual current circuit-breaker with
a maximum breaking current of 30 mA.
J Only use an extension cord certified for use
outdoors.
J Secure the workpiece firmly. Use clamps / vices
to firmly hold the workpiece. It is thus better
secured than just with your hand.
J Never support your hands next to or in front of
the device or on the surface being worked as
there is a risk of injury in the event of slipping.
J In case of danger, immediately pull the power
plug from the socket.
J Always run the power cord away from the
appliance to the rear.
JFire hazard due to flying sparks!
When sanding metals, there is a risk of flying
sparks. For this reason, always make certain
that no one is at risk and that no flammable
materials are located near the working area.
Jm Warning! Toxic vapours! Working with
harmful / toxic dusts results in health hazards
for the person operating the appliance and for
other persons in the area.
Wear safety glasses and a dust
protection mask!
J When working for extended periods on wood
and, in particular, materials that produce dusts
that are hazardous to health, connect the
appliance to an appropriate external suction
device.
J Ensure sufficient ventilation when working on
plastics, paints, lacquers, etc.
J Do not soak materials or surfaces to be worked
with liquids containing solvents. Heating during
sanding can give rise to vapours that are toxic
or hazardous to health.
J Avoid sanding of lead-based paints or other
materials that are hazardous to health.
J Material containing asbestos may not be worked
on. Asbestos is considered a carcinogen.
J The appliance is designed for dry surface
sanding of wood, plastic, metal and smoothing
compounds as well as painted surfaces.
J Never work on moistened materials or wet
surfaces.
J Always hold the appliance firmly with two
hands while working (see also Fig. D, E).
J Always switch off the appliance and allow
the sanding pad
setting down the oscillating sander.
J Always pull the power plug out of the socket
for all work pauses, before any work on the
appliance (e.g. changing the sanding paper)
and when not in use.
J The appliance must always be kept clean, dry
and free of oil or lubricating greases.
J Always stay alert! Always pay attention to
what you are doing and act with common
sense. Never use the appliance when you are
distracted or don’t feel well.
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to come to a stop before
Service
J Arrange for your appliance to be repaired only
by qualified specialists and only with original
spare parts. Thus, you can be certain that the
safety of your appliance is assured.
J Always have the plug or power cord replaced
by the manufacturer of the appliance or the
manufacturer's customer service. Thus, you can
be certain that the safety of your appliance is
assured.
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Original ancillaries / and
accessories
J Only use accessories and tools that are specified
in the operating instructions. The use of tools
and accessories other than those recommended
in the operating instructions could lead to an
increased risk of personal injury for you.
Any questions?
J You may begin the work once you have famil-
iarised yourself with the instructions, functions
and handling of the appliance. The safest work
is possible by heeding all information and
instructions of the manufacturer.
Operation
Operation
Take note of the mains voltage! The voltage must
agree with the information on the type plate of the
appliance (appliances that are designated as 230 V
can also be connected to 220 V).
Switching On and Off
Setting the oscillation speed
You can set the desired oscillation speed as
needed with the oscillation speed selector
10
.
The required oscillation speed depends on the
material being worked and can be determined
through practical tests.
Attaching a sanding pad
m Warning! Before performing work on the
appliance, always disconnect the power.
Note: Before attaching a new sanding pad
remove dust and dirt from the sanding plate
1. Open the two tensioning levers
7
them up to clamp in a new sanding pad
when switching the sanding pads
use with different material.
2. Slide the sanding pad
clamping bar
9
at one end under the
6
above the sanding plate
and clamp it tightly by pressing the tensioning
7
lever
back down.
3. Do the same at the other end. Make certain
that the sanding pad
sanding plate
9
rests firmly against the
8
. See also Fig. B and C.
4. Important! To ensure that vacuuming of dust
through the sanding plate
the holes in the sanding pad
sanding plate
8
must match up.
8
is guaranteed,
9
and the
,
9
8
.
by pushing
9
or
for the
8
9
Switching on intermittent function:
j Press the ON / OFF switch
1
.
Switching off intermittent function:
j Release the ON / OFF switch
1
.
Switching on continuous operation :
j Press the ON / OFF switch 1, hold it pressed
and press the locking button
2
.
Switching off continuous operation:
j Press the ON / OFF switch 1 then release it
again.
Various materials require different grit values. You
can read which grit value is best suited for which
work in our recommendations under "Tips and tricks".
Vacuuming dust
m Warning! Fire hazard! A risk of fire exists
when working with electrical appliances that have
a dust collection box
vacuum cleaner via an external suction adapter!
Under unfavourable conditions, such as flying
sparks, grinding of metal or metal remnants in
wood, the wood dust in the dust sack (or in the dust
bag of a vacuum cleaner) can ignite. This can
4
or can be attached to a
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happen especially if the wood dust has paint
particles on it or is mixed with other chemical
substances and the sanded material is hot after
extensive working. You should therefore avoid
overheating of products being sanded as well as
the appliance and always empty the dust collection
4
box
or the dust bag of the vacuum cleaner
before work pauses.
Wear a dust mask!
Vacuuming dust with the dust
collection box
Attach the dust collection box
j Slide the dust collection box
adapter
5
on the rear of the appliance.
4
onto the
Remove the dust collection box
j Press the release button
collection box
4
Note: Always empty the dust collection box
3
and pull the dust
off the appliance.
4
in due time and shake any remaining dust out; this
will ensure optimal vacuum performance.
Instructions, tips and tricks
j Always hold the appliance firmly with two
hands while working (see also Fig. D, E).
j Move the oscillating sander parallel, in flat
circles or alternating between lengthwise and
side-to-side motions.
j Do not press down with the oscillating sander.
The sanding pads become clogged, which
reduces the sanding performance.
j Clean the sanding pad
the vacuum cleaner.
j The removal performance and therefore the
result of your work are determined by the correct
selection of the speed and sanding pad
j Never sand different materials with the same
sanding pad
9
The following table offers some values, which are
for information only and may simplify the selection
of a sanding pad
WoodSanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of wood40 - 240
Pre-sanding, e.g. of rough,
unplaned beams and boards
Surface sanding80, 100, 120
Fine sanding of hard woods180, 240
9
9
occasionally with
(e.g. wood then metal).
.
40, 60
9
grit.
Attaching the dust removal device to an
external vacuum:
When using a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust,
slide the suction hose of an appropriate vacuum
cleaner (e.g. industrial vacuum cleaner) into the
adapter
Note: If necessary, use the reducer
it into the adapter
5
– see Fig. D.
12
and insert
5
.
Removing:
j Pull the hose from the adapter
12
reducer
, as the case might be.
5
, or from the
Paints / LacquersSanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of paint /
lacquer coats or base
coats such as filler and
smoothing compound
Sanding off paint40, 60
Sanding off primer coats80, 100, 120
Final sanding of base coats
before painting
40 - 320
180, 240, 320
Maintenance and Cleaning
m Warning! Before performing any work on
the appliance, disconnect the power plug.
j Clean the appliance regularly, preferably
always immediately after use.
j Do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the
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appliance. Never permit fluids to permeate
inside the appliance.
j Use a cloth to clean the casing. Never use petrol,
solvents or cleansers that damage plastics.
A vacuum cleaner is required for thorough
cleaning of the appliance.
j Ventilation openings must never be obstructed.
j Remove adhering sanding dust with a brush.
Disposal
The packaging is made from environ-
mentally-friendly material and can be
disposed off at your local recycling plant.
Do not dispose of electrical
appliances in normal household refuse!
According to European Directive 2002 / 96 / EC
for used electrical and electronic appliances and
its adoption into national laws, worn-out electrical
tools must be collected separately and subjected to
an environmentally friendly recycling procedure.
Your local communal or municipal authorities can
provide information on how to dispose of the wornout appliance.
Conformity Declaration /
Manufacturer
We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21,
D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare that
this product complies with the requirements of the
following EC directives: