Rupes ta151a - Page 9

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PARTS OF THE TOOL
1 - Identification plate
2 - Compressed air on/off lever
3 - Speed control
4 - Tool body
5 - Compressed air connection with 1/4” thread
6 - 29 mm. int. Ø suction pipe connection
7 - Suction cover
8 - Velcroed abrasive disc backing pad
9 - Spanner
STARTING UP
Before starting-up the tool, ensure that:
- the packaging is complete and does not show signs of having
been damaged during storage or transport;
- the tool is complete; check that the number and type of compo-
nents comply with that reported in this instruction booklet;
- the available compressed air production and distribution plant is
capable of satisfying the requirements reported on the tool’s
identification plate reproduced and explained on page 11.
ASSEMBLING THE TOOL
Assemble the compressed air connection (not supplied) by
screwing it into its seating (5).
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION
The tool is supplied without the compressed air connection; the
user can use either a quick release coupling or hose type con-
nection according to his needs, purke they have an hole of air
passing mm. 8. In the latter case the air line must be fixed to the
nozzle by a hose clip.
In the latter case the air line must be fixed to the nozzle by a hose
clip.
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE BACKING PAD
- mount the disc pad (8) on the tool shaft;
- lock the spindle with the spanner (9) and unscrew the pad.
FITTING ABRASIVE PAPER DISCS
Press the abrasive disc into the pad ensuring that the holes in the
abrasive paper coincide with extraction holes in the disc pad.
BEFORE STARTING THE TOOL
Ensure that:
- the compressed air feed line and connection are in perfect
working order;
- the start lever is working properly. This must be done with the air
supply switched off;
- all the components of the tool are mounted correctly and do not
show any signs of damage;
- the tool must be connected to a suitable and efficient aspiration
device.
STARTING AND STOPPING
- Starting:
push the control lever (2) forward towards the body of
the tool and keep it pressed.
- Stopping: release the control lever.
TEST RUN
Start the tool and check that there are no unusual vibration, no di-
smatching of the abrasive paper disc.
Otherwise switch-off the tool immediately and eliminate the
cause.