G2428
General information
Design and function
This sander is intended for abrasive products and
backing equipment only. This model is lubricated.
The machine, its attachments and accessories must
only be used for the purpose for which they were
designated, all other use is prohibited.
• Never use grinding or cutting off wheels to a
sander without a wheel guard
• Never attach circular saw blades or other cutters
not specified for the tool
Signs and stickers
The product is fitted with signs and stickers contain-
ing important information about personal safety and
product maintenance. The signs and stickers shall
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 under our sole
responsibility that our product (with type and serial
number, see front page) and in combination with our
accessories, to which this declaration relates is in
conformity with the appropriate standard(s):
EN 792-8
and in accordance with the following directive(s):
2006/42/EC
Technical file available from:
Quality Manager, Atlas Copco Industrial Technique,
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, 1 July 2012
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
EN
© Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB - 9836 3974 00
Safety and operating instructions
• 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.
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
Preparations before using the sander
Correct function of sander
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WARNING Overspeed can result in serious
injury or death
The maximum permissible speed as marked on
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the machine must not be exceeded
Testing of the sander should only be carried out by
professional technicians. The technicians must be
authorized to test this type of tool and to operate a
3
)/min for long cycle
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