Air PressureRecommended WorkingRecommended MinimumMaximum
6.3
n/a
7.0
barbarbar
90
n/a
100
Personal Safety EquipmentUse - Safety GlassesUse - Safety Gloves
YesYes
Use - Safety BootsUse - Breathing Masks
Yes
Use - Ear Protectors
ForeseenUseoftheTool
This tool is designed for use with 7" diameter coated abrasivediscs of variousgradesofgritwhicharedesigned to beused atthe sameor higher speed of this tool. The spindle threadis 5/8
- 11UNC-2Aand the tool can be used with other abrasivedevicesthathavethe samefemale threadsizeand aredesigned torun withouta guardand havea ratedspeedequal to or higher thanthe speed of the tool. Do not attempt to use any bonded abrasivedevices,i.e.grindingwheels,asthosewhichcould befitted because of their size, cannot be used without a suitableguard.A guardis notavailable for this tool.
Donotfit anyformofsaw blade.
Donot fit anyother abrasive orcuttingdevice before checkingthe suitability for usewiththistoolwiththe manufacturer or themanufacturer'sauthoriseddistributor.Donot modifythistoolfor otheruse,or for itsuse as a sander/polisher before checking the intendedalternative use with the manufacturer orhisauthoriseddistributor.
NoiseLevel
Sound PressureLevel 83.2 dB(A)
PSI
TestMethod
PSI
testcode PN8NTC1and ISOStandard3744
PSI
Vibration Level
TestMethod
Tested inaccordance withPneurop
Less than 2.5
Testedinaccordance with ISO
standards 8662/1 & 8662/4
Putting Into Service
AirSupply
Use a clean lubricated air supply that will give a measuredair pressure at thetool of 90p.s.i./6.3barwhen the tool isrunning withthetrigger/leverfullydepressed.Userecommendedhosesizeand length.It isrecommendedthatthe toolis connectedto the air supplyasshowninfigure1.Do notconnect thetoolto the air linesystem without incorporating an easyto reach and operateair shut off valve.Theairsupplyshould be lubricated.It is strongly recommendedthat anair filter, regulator, lubricator (FRL) is used as shown in Figure 1 asthis will supply clean,lubricatedairat the correctpressuretothe tool.Details of suchequipmentcan be obtained from yoursupplier. If suchequipment is not used then the tool shouldbe lubricated byshuttingoff the airsupply to the tool, depressurising theline by pressing the triggeronthetool. Disconnectthe air lineand pourinto the intake bushing a teaspoonful (5ml) of a suitablepneumatic motor lubricating oil preferably incorporating a rust
Metres/ Sec²
Work Stations
The toolshould only beusedas ahand held hand operated tool. It is always recommended that the toolis used whenstandingon a solidfloor. It canbe used in otherposi-tions but beforeany suchuse theoperator must be in a secure posi-tion having a firm grip and footing andbe aware of thesafety rules tobe obeyedwhenusing the sander/polisher.
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inhibitor. Reconnect toolto air supply andrun tool slowly for afew seconds to allow air to circulate the oil. If tool is used frequently lubricate on daily basis and if tool starts to slowor losepower.It isrecommended thatthe air pressure at the tool whilst the toolisrunningis 90p.s.i./6.3bar.The tool canrun at lowerand higher pressures with the maximum permitted working air pressureof100 p.s.i./7 bar. The toolincorporates anairregulator to reduce thespeedof the toolif required.
Operating
Selecta suitableabrasivedisc(seeSection "Foreseen use of thetool")andmakesurethat it isfixed securelytothetool. Connect tosuitableairsupplyasrecommended. Makesurethatthe sidehandle is tightened securely.Apply the sander lightly to the workand allow theabrasivedisctocut. Take great carewhensandingaround sharpedgesand surfacesto avoidthe discsnaggingi.e. the discmay be brought toan abrupt stop or considerablyslowedthatwill cause the tooltokickinthe hands.It isalwaysrecommendedto use safetyglasses anda breathing mask.The sanding ofcertain materials may createa hazardousdust which may require special breathingequipment. Checkbefore usingthe tool. Even if the machinehas a low noiselevel the actual sanding process may cause a noise level such thatear protectors will be required. If there are sharp areason thematerialbeingsandedsafetyglovesarerecommended.Donotcontinuetouse abrasivediscs thatare wornor clogged. This will make the sanding process inefficient and the need to applyunnecessarilyhighforcestothetool.Do not use undersized or oversized sanding discs. The discshould be no more than 1/4" larger in diameterthanthe pad, andnot smallerthanthe pad.
Dismantling & AssemblyInstructions.
Disconnecttoolfromair supply.Grip the motor housing (1) in a vice fitted with soft jaws and locatepegspanner providedin thetwo holesinnut(55) andtheopen endedspannerprovided on collar(33). Unscrew nut(55), removeany abrasivediscfittedand unscrew pad(54) byhand. Unscrew deadhandle (3) complete withhandlegrip(4). Exhaustdeflector assemblymay beremoved from handlegrip (4). Driveout pin(6) and remove locking lever (7). Do not dismantlelocking lever (7). Unscrewhoseadaptor (20) and it is recommendedthatO-ring(37), handle(19)andhandlegrip (18) are notremoved unlessreplacementsare required. Plug(2) may beremoved from housing (1).Unscrew valve screw (53) with O-ring (52) and takeout air regulator (50) withO-ring (51), spring (49) and valve stem(47) withO-ring(48). O-ring (48) mayberemovedfrom valve stem(47).Unscrew clampnut(34) [left handthread] frommotor housing (1) completewiththegearbox assembly. Grip the clampnutand gentlytap thethreadedendof idlergear cage(44) [soas notto damage the thread] and removethe assembly from theclampring.Take off collar retainingring(32) andpull offcollar (33) andremovekey (43) and pull off bearings (36) and (42), ring gear (38) andidlergear cage washer(46) from idler gear cage (44). Oilseal(35) may beremoved from clampring (34).Push out 2 off pins (39) and slide out 2 off idler gears (41) completewith2 off needle bearings(40) - noteelevenneedlesper set.Remove retaining ring (31) from rotor (25) and take off pinion(30). The sander isfittedwithanadditional collar part (61).Gripfront end plate(28) byhandand witha nonmetallicorsoft metal (lead or aluminium) hammer, tap the splinedend of therotor (25) to drive it through the front endplate and bearing
assembly.Takeoff cylinder (27) notingitsorientation tothefront andrear end platesfor reassembly and take out 4 off rotor blades (24) fromrotor (25). Priseoutbearingcap (21) andtakeoff retaining ring(22) from rotor (25). Support therearend plate(23) in a pieceof tubewitha bore diameterslightlylargerthanthe largest diameterof therotorandtap thenonsplinedendof the rotor todrive it through the rear end plate andbearing assembly.Witha suitablepunchtap out bearing(45) from front end plate(28) and bearing (29) fromrearendplate(23).
Reassembly
Cleanallparts and examinefor wear. Look inparticular for wearandcutson O-rings.Coatall partsin a pneumatic tool lubricating oil, preferablyone includinga rust inhibitor. Greaseallbearings andgearswitha molybdenumor lithiumbasedgeneralpurposegreaseand reassemble in the reverse order. Seefollowing notes.Motor AssemblyIf fitting a new rotor very lightly deburr the edges of the rotor slots.Makesurerotor blade slots are clean.Makesurethatthefaces of the front and rearend plates(28)and (23) that abutcylinder (27) are free from burrs and surface marking. If necessarylapfaceson a flat, veryfinegrade of abrasivepaper.Press bearing(45) into end plates(28) andbearing (29) into plate (23). Support bearing (29)in rear end plate on the inner race and tap rotor on the gear end with a soft metal or nonmetallic hammer until the rotor locatesagainst the face of therearend plate.Supportthe innerfaceof the rearend platein a piece oftube with abore diameteras close aspossible tothelargest diameterof the rotor and tap the non splined enduntila clearance of .040mm (0.0015”) to .065mm (0.0025”) is obtained between the inner face of the rearend plate and the rotor. This clearance to be checked when pulling the rotor byhand awayfromthe rearend plateand bearing assembly.Spin rotor to ensure thatitwill spin freely in the rear end plateandbearing assembly.Fitrotor bladesand cylinder ensuring thatthe pininone end of therotor cylinder locates in the round holein the rearend plate. Push onfront endplate andcheck thatrotor still rotates freely.
Safety Rules For A Sander/Polisher
1) Readall the instructions before using this tool. All operators mustbefullytrainedinitsuseand aware of these safetyrules.
8) The toolisnotelectricallyinsulated. Never use the toolifthereisany chance ofitcominginto contactwithliveelectricity.
9) Alwayswhen usingthe tool adopt a firm footingand/or position and gripthe tool firmly to be ableto counteractanyforcesor reaction forcesthat may begeneratedwhilst using thetool.
10) Use only correct spare parts. Do not improvise or maketemporaryrepairs.
11) Do not lock, tape, wire, etc. the on/off valve in the runposition.Thetrigger/leveretc.must alwaysbefreetoreturn to the 'off' positionwhenit isreleased.
12) Alwaysshut off the air supply to the tool, and depress thetrigger/lever etc. to exhaust airfrom the feedhosebeforefitting, adjusting or removingthe workingattachment.
13) Check hose and fittings regularly for wear. Replace if necessary.Do not carrythetoolby itshoseand ensure the hand is remote from the on/off control when carrying the tool with
towhich thisdeclaration relatesis inconformitywiththe followingstandard(s) or other normative document(s)
EN792(Draft),EN292 Parts 1 & 2, ISO8662 Parts 1 & 4,Pneurop PN8NTC1
following the provisionsof
89/392/EEC as amendedby91/368/EEC & 93/44/EEC Directives
LaneEndD.H.Moppett (ManDirector)
Place anddate of issueName and signature orequivalent markingof authorised person
the air supplyconnected.
14) Takecareagainstentanglement of moving partsof thetoolwith clothing, ties, hair, cleaning rags, etc. This will cause thebody tobedrawn towards the tooland can be very dangerous.
15) It is expected that users will adopt safe working practicesandobserve all relevant legalrequirements when installing, usingor maintaining the tool.
16) Do not installthe toolunlessaneasilyaccessible and easily operable on/offvalveis incorporatedin theairsupply.
17) Takecarethat the tool exhaustairdoesnotcausea problem or blowson anotherperson.
18) Never lay a tooldown unless the workingattachmenthasstoppedmoving.
19) Always checkthe speedof theattachmentis higher thanthespeed of thetool.
20) Check speed of toolat regular intervals.
21) Checkalwaysthatthe materialto be sanded may notcause a riskbybeingsanded,i.e. fireor explosion.
22) If self fixing discs are used, i.e. self adhesive or Velcro, alwaysensurethe discis fixed centrally to the pad.
Accessories
Notes
Distributor
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