Rupes EK150AES, Translation Of Original Operation Manual, Page: 8 / 32

TYPE EK150AES EK200AS
INSULATION CLASS / II / II
ABSORBED POWER W 550 550
ELECTRONIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION YES NO
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL YES NO
n0 Empty RPM /min. 200 ÷ 500 500
Ø ORBITAL DIAMETER mm 5 5
Ø DISC PAD DIAMETER mm 150 200
EXTRACTION SYSTEM (*) CENTRALIZED CENTRALIZED
DUST EXTRACTION FLOW CONTROL YES YES
WEIGHT Kg according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 2,7 3,1
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TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL WARNINGS
All instructions concerning safety and the prevention of industrial accidents
can be found in file SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, that forms integral part of this
documentation. This INSTRUCTION MANUAL only contains additional
information that specifically explain how to use the tool.
SPECIFIC USE
This electrical tool is designed to operate as a sander, suitable for dry
sanding of wood, plastic, metal, plaster and painted surfaces. Read all
safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications supplied with
this tool. Failure to respect all instructions indicated below can cause an
electric shock, fire and/or a serious accident. Grinding, polishing, metal
brushing or cutting operations are not recommended with this tool.
Failure to follow all the instructions provided below may result in serious injuries.
Do not use accessories that are not specifically designed for the intended
use of the tool or that have not been recommended by the manufacturer.
The fact that an accessory can be fixed to the tool does not imply that it can be
used safely.
The rated speed of accessories must be at least equivalent to the maximum
speed of the tool.
If operated at a greater speed than the rated one,
accessories may break and cause the ejection of chips.
The external diameter and thickness of accessories must be appropriate to
guarantee the protection and safety of the tool.
Accessories with incorrect
dimensions cannot be adequately protected or controlled.
The conformation of the accessories must be correctly adapted to the
spindle of the tool. The accessories equipped with holes of the shaft that do
not correspond to the assembly components on the tool, will not remain in
balance, they will vibrate excessively and can cause a loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. If the tool or accessory has suffered a fall,
examine any damages or install an accessory that is no damaged. After
examining and installing an accessory, all persons present, must keep a safe
distance from the rotating accessory and operate the tool at maximum empty
speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories generally break during this test
period.
Use the electric tool only for dry sanding. The use of water or other liquid
coolants can cause electrocution or an electric shock.
Do not operate the electrical tool in the proximity of flammable material. The
sparks generated by sanding metal material can ignite these materials.
Avoid overheating the material being processed and in sanding.
Before taking a break, always empty the container of dust.
The abrasion dust
in the dust collection bag or in the dust intake filter can set on fire under
unfavourable conditions, such as a trail of sparks produced while sanding the
metal.
Connect the tool to a device suitable dust extraction. To protect the health
wear masks
Use clamps to secure the work piece. Under no circumstances should you
hold the work piece with one hand and the electrical tool with the other hand,
while it is being used
. By securing the work piece with clamps, you can have
both hands free to better operate the electrical tool.
The values shown are based on a nominal voltage of 230V/50Hz. In the case of voltages and frequencies of different power values may vary.
Refer to the label technical specifications to the nominal values of the tool.
(*) The tool must be connected to a suitable dust extraction system (not supplied).