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– risk of Hand Arm Vibration injury.
this tool may cause Hand Arm Vibration syndrome if its use is not managed adequately.
this tool is subject to the vibration testing section of the machinery directive 2006/42/ec.
this tool is to be operated in accordance with these instructions.
measured vibration emission value (a): ...............0.8 m/s²
Uncertainty value (k): ..............................................0.4 m/s²
Please note that the application of the tool to a sole specialist task may produce a different average vibration emission. We recommend that a
specific evaluation of the vibration emission is conducted prior to commencing with a specialist task.
A health and safety assessment by the user (or employer) will need to be carried out to determine the suitable duration of use for each tool.
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stated Vibration emission values are type-test values and are intended to be typical.
Whilst in use, the actual value will vary considerably from and depend on many factors.
such factors include; the operator, the task and the inserted tool or consumable.
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ensure that the length of leader hoses is sufficient to allow unrestricted use, as this also helps to reduce vibration.
The state of maintenance of the tool itself is also an important factor, a poorly maintained tool will also increase the risk of Hand Arm Vibration
Syndrome.
Health surveillance.
We recommend a programme of health surveillance to detect early symptoms of vibration injury so that management procedures can be
modified accordingly.
Personal protective equipment.
We are not aware of any personal protective equipment (PPe) that provides protection against vibration injury that may result from the
uncontrolled use of this tool. We recommend a sufficient supply of clothing (including gloves) to enable the operator to remain warm and dry and
maintain good blood circulation in fingers etc. Please note that the most effective protection is prevention, please refer to the correct use and
maintenance section in these instructions. Guidance relating to the management of hand arm vibration can be found on the Hsc website
www.hse.gov.uk - Hand-Arm Vibration at Work.
2. IntRodUctIon
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ariable speed control lever for quick adjustment to suit work piece. Model No’s GSA04 and GSA05 feature a 360° exhaust muffler to help
reduce noise emission and redirect airflow away from operator. Model No. GSA05 features a dust-free outlet for use with centralised dust
extraction systems. model no. GsA06 features a self-generated vacuum with hose and bag. All models supplied with hook-and-loop pad.
3. sPecIfIcAtIon
model no ...................................................................GsA003
Pad size.................................................................... Ø75mm
thread size .............................................................5/16”unf
free speed ............................................................. 11000rpm
orbit size ................................................................. Ø2.5mm
Air consumption.......................................................... 3.5cfm
operating pressure ....................................................... 90psi
Air inlet size...............................................................1/4”BsP
Vacuum outlet ...................................................................n/a
Weight ......................................................................... 0.65kg
noise Power ..............................................................87dB(A)
noise Pressure .........................................................76dB(A)
Vibration ........................................................................0.8m/s
2
Vibration uncertainty ......................................................0.4m/s
2
4. .oPeRAtIon
4.1.
Air supply
4.1.1.
ensure the sander air valve (or throttle) is in the “off” position before connecting to the air supply.
4.1.2.
You will require an air pressure between 70-90psi, and an air flow according to the specification above.
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ensure the air supply is clean and does not exceed 90 psi while operating the sander.
too high an air pressure and unclean air will shorten the product life due to excessive wear, and may be dangerous causing damage
and/or personal injury.
4.1.3.
drain the air tank daily. Water in the air line will damage the sander and will invalidate your warranty.
4.1.4.
clean air inlet filter weekly. recommended hook-up procedure is shown in fig 1.
4.1.5.
line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 8 metres).
the minimum hose diameter should be 1/4” i.d. and fittings must have the same inside dimensions.
4.1.6.
Keep hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges. check hoses for wear, and make certain that all connections are secure.
4.2.
couplings
Vibration may cause failure if a quick change coupling is connected directly to the air sander. to overcome this, connect a leader
hose to the sander. A quick change coupling may then be used to connect the leader hose to the air line recoil hose. see figs.1 & 2.
GsA003 | issue 1 09/01/17
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