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always be easy to read. New signs and stickers can
be ordered by using the spare parts list.
WARNING
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB, S-105
23 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN declare that the
product (with name, type and serial number, see front
page) is in conformity with the following Direct-
ive(s):
2006/42/EC
Harmonised standards applied:
ISO 11148-7
Technical file available from:
Quality Manager, Atlas Copco Industrial Technique,
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, 1 July 2013
Tobias Hahn, Managing Director
Signature of issuer
Installation
Air quality
• For optimum performance and maximum product
life we recommend the use of compressed air with
a dew point between +2°C and +10°C. Installation
of an Atlas Copco refrigeration-type air dryer is
recommended.
• Use a separate air filter of type Atlas Copco FIL,
removes solid particles larger than 15 microns and
more than 90 % of liquid water, installed as close
as possible to the product and prior to any other
air preparation unit like REG or DIM (please see
Air Line Accessories in our main catalogue). Blow
out the hose before connecting.
Lubricated models:
• The compressed air must contain a small quantity
of oil. We strongly recommend that you install an
Atlas Copco oil-fog lubricator DIM, to be set
normally at 3–4 drops (50 mm
running tools, or an Atlas Copco single-point
lubricator type Dosol for short cycle running tools.
For Dosol setting please see Air Line Accessories
in our main catalogue.
EN
3
)/min for long cycle
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Safety and operating instructions
Compressed air connection
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WARNING Air under pressure can cause
serious injury
Always shut off air supply, drain hose of air
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pressure and disconnect tool from air supply when
not in use, before making any adjustments to the
product, e.g. changing accessories, or when mak-
ing repairs.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
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WARNING Whipping hoses can cause seri-
ous injury
Always check for damaged or loose hoses and
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fittings.
Check air pressure:
• The product is designed for a working pressure
(e) of 6–7 bar = 600–700 kPa = 87–102 psig.
• The air pressure at the tool inlet with the product
running must not exceed the maximum operating
pressure 7 bar = 700 kPa = 102 psig.
• Blow out the hose before connecting it.
Operation
See also Service instructions
Wheel guard usage
• Always use the recommended wheel guard and
check that it is not damaged to reduce of risk of
injury from broken grinding wheel parts
• If a guard has withstood a wheel breakage do not
continue to use it. It may be damaged
• Position the guard between the grinding wheel
and the operator
• Use barriers to protect others from wheel frag-
ments and grinding sparks
Preparations before using the grinder
Correct function of grinder
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WARNING Overspeed can result in serious
injury or death
Do not manipulate speed of grinder
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The maximum permissible speed as marked on
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the machine must not be exceeded
Testing of the grinder should only be carried out by
professional technicians. The technicians must be
authorized to test this type of tool and to operate a
pneumatic system in accordance with national direct-
ives.
• The free speed of the machine shall be checked
every day and whenever the machine has been
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