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September, 2000
GENERAL INFORMATION
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2000 INGERSOLL–RAND COMPANY
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PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Ingersoll–Rand Company
1725 U.S. No. 1 North
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P.O. Box 8000
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Southern Pines, NC 28388–8000
ARO Tool Products
For parts and service information, contact your local ARO distributor, or the Customer Service Dept. of the Ingersoll–Rand
Distribution Center, White House, TN at PH: (615) 672–0321, FAX: (615) 672–0801.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
MODELS E5P, E6P, E5C AND E6C
RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERS
Models E5P, E6P, E5C and E6C Sanders are designed to prepare metal and wood surfaces
for painting and finishing operations.
ARO is not responsible for customer modification of tools for applications on which ARO
was not consulted.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PLACE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL INTO THE HANDS OF THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
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Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in
accordance with all regulations (local, state,
federal and country), that may apply to hand
held/hand operated pneumatic tools.
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For safety, top performance, and maximum
durability of parts, operate this tool at 90 psig
(6.2 bar/620 kPa) maximum air pressure at the
inlet with 5/16” (8 mm) inside diameter air supply
hose.
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Always turn off the air supply and disconnect the
air supply hose before installing, removing or
adjusting any accessory on this tool, or before
performing any maintenance on this tool.
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Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air
hoses and fittings.
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Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size
and are tightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905–1 for a
typical piping arrangement.
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Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/
620 kPa) maximum air pressure. Dust, corrosive
fumes and/or excessive moisture can ruin the
motor of an air tool.
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Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
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Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged
label.
USING THE TOOL
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Always wear eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
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Always wear hearing protection when operating
this tool.
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Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away
from rotating end of tool.
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Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in
motion during start up and operation of any power
tool.
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Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating this tool. High reaction
torques can occur at or below the recommended
air pressure.
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Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly after
throttle is released.
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Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions may
be harmful to your hands and arms. Stop using
any tool if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain
occurs. Seek medical advice before resuming use.
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Use accessories recommended by ARO.
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This tool is not designed for working in explosive
atmospheres.
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This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Every 160 hours of tool operation, remove sanding
pad from spindle and inject 1 or 2 strokes of
(33153) Grease through the end of the spindle to
lubricate the needle bearing in the
counter–balance.
The use of other than genuine ARO replacement parts may result in safety hazards, decreased tool performance, and
increased maintenance, and may invalidate all warranties.
Repairs should be made only by authorized trained personnel. Consult your nearest ARO Authorized Servicenter.
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