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© 2020 Dehaco B.V. • User Manual • Floor stripper DTS 170 UK (115V)_2020-04_v2.2_EN
6. Safety
4. Intended use | 5. Specifications
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6. SAFETY
WARNING!
Almost all accidents are the result of:
lower concentration, negligence, inattentiveness
or incorrect assessments! Work steadily and stay
concentrated: You have been warned!
Always ensure sufficient lighting of the workplace,
if necessary place additional (building) lighting to
maintain sufficient overview.
All persons involved with assembly, commissioning,
operation, maintenance and repair must:
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Have the level of know-how and
qualifications required for their task.
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Have read and understood this user
manual.
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Observe all indicated safety instructions.
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Have sufficient, suitable and good quality
tools at their disposal, if necessary.
WARNING!
There is an immediate hazard of physical injury,
damage to machines and the environment in case of
inexperienced and inexpert use: Keep bystanders at
a safe distance from the work !
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Keep children and other persons at a distance
when using the machine. If you are distracted,
you could lose control of the tool.
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Stay alert, know what you are doing and use
common sense when using the machine. Do
not work with machines when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattentiveness when
using the tool could lead to serious injuries and
damage to the machine and the surrounding
area.
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Remove all loose tools before switching on the
machine.
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Prevent an unbalanced body posture. Make
sure you are standing firmly and always
maintain your balance. In this way you are
better able to control the machine during
unexpected situations.
4. INTENDED USE
The DTS170 Floor stripper is intended for:
- easy removal of carpet tiles, carpet and glue
residues,
- use with an accompanying hard steel blade,
- use on hardened floors indoors
- use by one person who is capable of doing this
type of work.
WARNING!
Any other use than described above shall exclude
Dehaco from any responsibility!
Use for other purposes has not (yet) been investigated.
For any other possible applications, please contact
your supplier IN ADVANCE to consult whether the
machine is suitable for such purpose.
WARNING!
The DTS170 Floor stripper does NOT comply with the
ATEX Directive and should therefore NOT be used on
locations with an increased fire/explosion hazard!
5. SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 General
Weight:
170 kg
Supply voltage:
115V / 50 Hz
(check the type plate!)
Plug:
CEE 3-pole, 16A
Frequency:
50 Hz
Strip blade motor: 1.1 kW
Drive motor:
0.55 kW
IP class:
IP 54
Blade width:
35 cm
5.2 Wear parts
SWear parts are components in the machine that
do not fall under the warranty conditions, due to
additional contact with the product.
The wear parts of this machine include:
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The strip blade.
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The clamping plate.
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The blade holder.
5.3 Noise emission
The noise level in the direct vicinity of the DTS170
at a test setup is approx. 78 dB. Due to additional
amplification depending on the subfloor and the
room in which the work is performed, wearing hearing
protection is expressly recommended. This is to
prevent hearing damage when used for a long period
of time!
Ear muffs are provided in the accessories case! USE
THEM!
5.4 Vibration hand arm system
The measured value of the vibrations: 1,7 m/s
2
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The deviation on this measurement is: 0.5 m/s
2
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Usage time per day:
Limit value 2.5m/s
2
8 hours
Limit value 5.0 m/s
2
8 hours
These are values measured with a new machine and
depend on factors such as accessories, maintenance,
the surface to be treated and ambient temperature.
Measures in case of values above 2.5 m/s
2
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Switch off the vibration motor when reversing.
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Use anti-vibration work gloves
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Take breaks, switch between jobs
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Ensure warm hands
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Keep the blade sharp!
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Ensure proper maintenance
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Periodically replace the vibration rubbers.
Carefully read the user manual prior to
starting the machine!
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Wear suitable clothes. Do not wear loose-
hanging clothes or jewellery. Keep hairs,
clothes and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose-hanging clothes, long hair and jewellery
could be taken along by moving parts.
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Switch off the machine and disconnect the
power cord when adjusting the machine,
exchanging accessories or finishing the work.
This precaution will prevent the machine from
being started unintentionally.
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Repair damaged parts prior to use or have
them repaired. Many accidents are caused by
poor maintenance.
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Keep cutting tool inserts sharp and clean.
Carefully maintained cutting tool inserts with
sharp cutting edges are less prone to getting
stuck and are easier to guide.
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In addition to the above-mentioned rules,
you should also familiarise yourself with local
working conditions and health and safety
rules.
CAUTION:
Structural preventive maintenance reduces the risk
of malfunctions during work!
WARNING!
Use personal protective equipment as obliged
nationally, locally and/or at the building site, but at
least use the following: safety helmet,
hearing protection, safety goggles, gloves, safety
shoes.
