MBAS Discman 2 Operating Manual

Discman 2 / 18 V

Table of contents

1 Foreword .................................................................................................................................................................... 24

1.1 Appropriate usage ............................................................................................................................................ 24

2 General points ............................................................................................................................................................ 25

2.1 Safety information ............................................................................................................................................. 25

2.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

3 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 27

4 Working with the Discman ......................................................................................................................................... 28

4.1 Before commissioning ....................................................................................................................................... 28

4.1.1 Charging the battery .............................................................................................................................. 28

4.2 Grinding angle setting ....................................................................................................................................... 28

4.3 Fitting angle wheel 87°/88°(optional) ................................................................................................................ 29

4.4 Grinding disc feed ............................................................................................................................................. 29

4.5 Replacing a grinding disc .................................................................................................................................. 29

4.6 Changing the slide blocks ................................................................................................................................. 30

4.7 Base edge tuning attachment (option) ............................................................................................................... 31

4.7.1 Fitting the attachment ............................................................................................................................ 31

4.7.2 Adjusting the angle on the attachment .................................................................................................... 32

4.7.3 Removing the base edge tuning attachment ........................................................................................... 32

4.8 Clamping a ski or snowboard ............................................................................................................................ 33

4.9 Surface roughness ............................................................................................................................................ 33

4.10 Grinding process ............................................................................................................................................ 34

5 List of spare parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 37

6 Shut-down and disposal ............................................................................................................................................ 38

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1 Foreword

This operating manual must be read by operating personnel and those responsible for machine maintenance before initial
use and serves as a supplement to the training documentation.

Damage caused by failure to follow the instructions herein will not be covered by the warranty. The user of this machine is
legally bound to observe the accident prevention regulations of the country in question.

Furthermore, this operating manual shall be treated confidentially. Only authorized persons shall be allowed access to it.
It shall only be entrusted to third parties on written permission from MBAS.

All documents are protected under copyright. Distribution, reproduction and utilization of documents and parts thereof, as
well as communication of its contents, are not permitted unless authorized expressly and in writing.

Infringements are liable to prosecution and will result in damage claims. MBAS shall retain all rights to exercise industrial
property rights.

1.1 Appropriate usage

The device was manufactured exclusively for normal use for ski service work (appropriate usage). Any other use is con­sidered inappropriate. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from inappropriate use. The user takes full
responsibility in such cases.

Appropriate usage also includes following the operating, maintenance and service stipulations set out by the manufacturer.
You must also observe applicable accident prevention regulations and other generally accepted safety and occupational
health regulations.

Any changes to the device by the user renders manufacturer liability null and void with regards to any resulting damages.

We constantly try to improve our products and therefore reserve the right to make any changes or improvements we feel are
appropriate. We are, however, not obligated to extend these changes or improvements to already delivered machines or
devices.

All images, dimensions and weight specifications in the instructions are non-binding.

Original operating manual

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MBAS ::: A-3352 St.Peter/AuDorf 6

Tel. [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

or: Alfred Schachermayer

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Design: Martina Zeppetzauer

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2 General points

2.1 Safety information

When using battery-powered tools, you must observe basic safety precautions, including the following, to avoid the risk of
fire, battery leaks and injury to persons.

Please read these operating instructions, and in particular the safety instructions carefully before using
the Discman!

Do not operate the device near flammable materials.

Do not touch rotating parts during operation!

Always wear suitable work clothes when operating the device:

close-fitting upper clothing
protective gloves made from suitable material
protective goggles
dust protection for the nose and mouth
wear a hair net if appropriate

Make sure the room is well ventilated.

Protect the device and charger against moisture and rain!

Keep the device and charger in a place that is inaccessible to children!

The device may be operated only with all safeguards and covers attached.

Remove the battery from the device

if it is not in use.
before maintenance work.
when replacing accessories such as the grinding disc.

Keep the device clean and check the charger cable regularly for signs of damage.

If the device is damaged, have it repaired by an approved customer service point only!

Replace damaged grinding discs immediately!

The device must only be used with original MBAS spare parts/consumables. Any use of foreign material shall be at
the risk of the operator and will invalidate the warranty for the device.

The device corresponds to operating mode S 2 and has a operating ratio of 60% 30 min. In other words, after 18 minutes
of grinding, you must switch off the device for 12 minutes.

If the battery is used under extreme conditions (e.g. heat) battery fluid can escape. If this battery fluid comes into contact
with parts of the body, immediately wash it off with plenty of water and consult a doctor.

Follow national regulations for disposing of used batteries!

2.2 Intended use

The device must only be used for grinding the side and base edges of skis or snowboards.

Failure to follow these instructions releases MBAS from any and all liability for damage incurred.

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3 Technical data

Type

Discman

Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery

18V/2200mAh

Charger

240V/50Hz/18V or
110V/60Hz/18V

Discman weight

0.85 kg

Battery weight

0.82 kg

Total weight

1.67 kg

Grinding speed

19000 rpm

Grinding disc

35 mm

Edge angle

85° - 90°

Noise emission

The permanent sound pressure level is approx. 78 dB(A) for an
average grinding process.

Permissible ambient temperature

+ 10 to 40 °C

Battery charge time

Approx. 1 hour

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3.1 Overview

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1) Main switch
Switches the device on and off

2) Knurled nut

3) Drill hole

4) Guiding blocks

5) Grinding disc clamping screws

6) Grinding disc

7) Angle adjuster clamping screw

8) Angle adjuster

9) Battery

10) Battery release spring

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11) MINUS direction of rotation lift grinding disc

12) PLUS direction of rotation lower grinding disc

13) Sleeve on side edge grinding device

14) Angle wheels

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4 Working with the Discman

4.1 Before commissioning

Before you start working remove the locking bolt and the Allen key from the device.

4.1.1

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before you use the edge grinder for the first time; the battery will not reach full power
until it has been recharged multip le times.

Switching off the Discman.
To remove, press the lock and pull out the battery.
Insert the battery into the charger.
Plug in the charger and insert the terminals on the battery in line with

the labels on the charger.
The control lamp [2] shows green when the battery is slotted into the

charger.
While the battery is charging, the control lamp [1] additionally

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flashes red.

Control lamp [2] shows green, and control lamp [1] shows red when

the battery is fully charged (approx. 1 hour).
After charging the battery, unplug the charger.
If you want to charge multiple batteries, you must leave a 15 minute

break between charging sessions.

4.2 Grinding angle setting

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0 = 90°

To set the grinding angle, release screw [1].
Turn the angle adjuster [2] manually to the desired position.

Turning by one number is equivalent to changing the angle by one
degree. The angle adjuster latches every 0.5 degrees.

Hand-tighten the screw [1] with an Allen key.

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3.5 = 86.5°

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Only hand-tighten the screw [1] with the Allen key!

4.3 Fitting angle wheel 87°/88°(optional)

1) Shim ring

2) Angle wheel with label for Discman

3) Screw

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4.4 Grinding disc feed

Turning the knurled nut in PLUS direction [1] moves the
grinding disc towards the steel edge to be ground.

Fit and tighten the parts in this order.

4.5 Replacing a grinding disc

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1) With the device switched on, turn the knurled nut to the stop in
MINUS direction.

2) Remove the battery.

3) Remove the angle adjuster and screw.

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