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PALM SANDER FPS-180
(1/4 SHEET SANDER)
SAFETY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For your own safety and for the safety of
others, please read these instructions carefully
before using this appliance. It will help you understand
your product more easily and avoid unnecessary risks.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future
use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Machine data
2. Safety instructions
3. Assembly
4. Use
5. Service & maintenance
1. MACHINE DATA
CONTENTS OF PACKING
•Palm sander
•1 Sand paper (grain 80)
•Dust bag
•User manual
•Warranty card
•Safety instructions
INTRODUCTION
The Palm sander FPS-180 is designed for dry sanding
of surfaces of wood, plastic and filler as well as for
painter surfaces.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FEATURES
Fig. 1
1. On/off switch
2. Handle
3. Dust bag
4. Paper clamp
5. Handle paper clamp
6. Ventilating apertures
7. Sandpaper
8. Sanding sole
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following
symbols are used:
In accordance with essential applicable safety
standards of European directives
Class II machine – Double insulation – You
don’t need any earthed plug.
Risk of damaging material and/or physical inju-
ries
Shows presence of voltage
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Always check that the power supply corresponds
to the voltage on the rating plate.
•Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when
they have been replaced by new ones. It is dange-
rous to insert the plug of a loose cable in the wall
outlet.
•Only use an approved extension cable suitable for
the power input of the machine. The minimum
conductor size is 1,5 mm2. When using a cable
reel always unwind the reel completely.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Contact or inhalation of dust coming free during
sanding (e.g. lead painted surfaces, woods and
metals), can endanger the health of operator and
bystanders. Always wear appropriate personal
equipment as a dust mask and use the dust bag
during sanding.
•Check that the switch is not in the “ON” position
before connecting the machine to the mains volta-
ge.
•Always keep away the mains lead from moving
parts of the machine.
•Use safety glasses, especially when sanding above
your head.
3. ASSEMBLY
DUST COLLECTION
Fig. 2
The sander has been carried out with a dust bag (3)
to keep the working surface clean. The dust bag must
be installed on the back side of the machine, on the
opening. It is necessary to empty the dust bag regu-
larly for an efficient use.
Empty it as follows:
•Turn the dust bag slightly and pull it out of the
machine’s adapter.
•Empty the dust bag in a suitable place.
•Push the dust bag on to the machine’s adapter till
it locks into place.
Remember that the dust extraction only works
when using perforated sandpaper.
Voltage |230 V~
Frequency |50 Hz
Input power |180 W
Tool class |II
No load speed |13000/min
Lpa (Sound pressure level) |74.6 dB(A)
Lwa (Sound power level) |85.6 dB(A)
Vibration |1.06 m/s2
Weight |1.3 kg
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