Reproduction in whole or in part requires written permission from Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Pallmann USA, Aurora CO. Toll free 866-505-4810. Declaration of conformity .............................. No liability for any damage arising from the use of this manual.
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Maintenance ................................... Safety instructions for electrical connections ............ 21 Changing the sanding drum ............................Switching on/off the Cobra II with the cockpit control panel ......22 Adjusting the running wheels ............................Sanding with the COBRA II ................... 23 Adjusting the castor wheels ............................
The best choice with respect to quality and performance. Since 1950, Cobra sanding machines have been industry leaders in the wood flooring market. We channel this rich history of machine expertise into every Cobra II that leaves our facility in IIsfeld, Germany. All Cobra II machines then undergo a rigorous 20 point inspection and testing procedure at our North American Headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.
Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................running wheel adjustment gauge tool bag Declaration of conformity .............................. fork wrench: 10 mm, 13 mm, 17 mm, 30/36 mm Warranty................................... hearing protection 10. dust containment attachments Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Checking dust extraction ..............................6. Motor plug 14. Main lifting lever Switching off and storing the machine ..........................7. Front carrying bar 15. Feathering handle Declaration of conformity .............................. 8. Wall bumper wheel 16. Hood Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
The motor will not start automatically when the power returns; it will have to be switched on again. Proper use The Cobra II wood floor sander is suitable for dry sanding of wood floors. No other use is recommended. Caution!
Starting the machine Contents Mounting the handle Introduction ..................................The Cobra II is delivered with the handle and dust pipe dismantled. Scope of delivery ................................Caution! Machine specifications COBRA CLASSIC ........................Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the fatal machine starts up unintentionally.
4. Open the guide tube support (7) with the clamping lever (6) and pull the guide tube (1) out. Insert the dust pipe ( 1 ) into the pipe connection ( 2 ) while gently rotating it. It is sealed with 2 O-rings. Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Changing the sanding drum ............................Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Changing the sanding drum ............................Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Mounting the dust bag Contents Caution! fatal Only use original PALLMANN® dust bags for the Cobra II sanding machine. Introduction ..................................Caution! Scope of delivery ................................fatal Make sure the dust bag is fi tted securely to the dust pipe before sanding.
4. Loosen counter nut ( 3 ) with the fork wrench (SW 24) Declaration of conformity .............................. 5. Unscrew right bumper wheel ( 4 ) 6. Tighten counter nut ( 3 ) Warranty................................... 7. The carrying bar can be locked by the fork wrench (SW 24) Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Connecting the Cobra II to the main power supply Contents How to connect the machine to the main power supply: 1. Make sure that the switch ( 1 ) is in the off position. Introduction ..................................The machine must be switched off before connecting it to the main power supply.
Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Changing the sanding drum ............................Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
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Changing the sanding drum ............................Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
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Machine specifications COBRA CLASSIC ........................The following sound level values have been measured for the parquet floor sander Important components ..............................Technical data .................................. COBRA II according to DIN 45 645: Safety and machine protection facilities..........................Idle mode LEQ = 84 dB(A) Proper use ..................................
Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Because of the fire risk, the sanding dust contained in the dust bag must always be Switching off and storing the machine ..........................disposed of immediately if the machine is stopped for a extended period of time. fatal The sanding dust must be disposed of in a fire proof, non-flammable container. The Declaration of conformity .............................. container must be covered with a fire proof, non-flammable lid. Store the container only outdoors. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
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Adjusting the running wheels ............................Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Risk of fatal injuries can occur from electrical shock by damaged cords and connections. Declaration of conformity .............................. Caution! Risk of fatal injuries from electrical shock! Warranty................................... Do not run over the electrical cords with the sanding machines. Fatal injuries can occur from fatal electrical shock! Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
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Switching on/off the Cobra II with the cockpit control panel Contents 1. Before starting the machine, make sure that the main lifting lever (1) for the sanding drum is pulled back and in the locked position. The sanding drum should be up off of Introduction ..................................
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Sanding with Cobra II Sanding with Cobra II Contents Introduction ..................................Scope of delivery ................................Machine specifications COBRA CLASSIC ........................Important components ..............................Technical data .................................. Safety and machine protection facilities..........................Proper use ..................................Assembly of the machine............................... Installing the guide tube ..............................
Switching off and storing the machine ..........................7. To begin, slowly lower the feather handle (2) while moving the machine forward. The sanding drum will engage the fl oor. Declaration of conformity .............................. Caution! Warranty................................... To avoid creating uneven sanding marks in fl oor, always walk at an even pace fatal while sanding. Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
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Never allow the machine to come to a standstill while the sanding drum is engaged. fatal Warranty................................... This will cause a severe indentation in the fl oor. Whenever changing movement between forward and backwards sanding passes, make sure the sanding drum is raised from the fl oor and only lowered when the machine is moving. Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Safeguard the machine to prevent it from rolling away from desired location. Declaration of conformity .............................. The sanding dust contained in the dust bag must be disposed of immediately in a Warranty................................... fi re proof, non-fl ammable container. The container must be covered with a fi re proof, non-fl ammable lid. Store the container only outdoors. Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
The retaining nut is glued to the threads of the sanding drum shaft to ensure that it Declaration of conformity .............................. will not fall off while the COBRA II is in operation. To unscrew the retaining nut, use the double fork wrench that comes with the machine. Lower the sanding drum so Warranty...................................
Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Ensure that the machine cannot roll away. Declaration of conformity .............................. Note! After changing the sanding drum, the surface setting on the machine must be Warranty................................... readjusted (See chapter 8.2). Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
( 3 ) slightly touches the bar of the running wheel adjustment gauge ( 4 ). Warranty................................... 7. Tighten the lock nut ( 2 ) of the star-shaped knob on the running gear lever beside the right running wheel. Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Adjusting the castor wheels ............................Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Adjusting the castor wheels Checking dust extraction ..............................Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Instructions for adjusting the castor whe Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Adjusting the tension roller ............................... Changing the belt................................Checking dust extraction ..............................Caution! Switching off and storing the machine ..........................fatal Wear safety goggles and avoid loose clothing before making these adjustments. Declaration of conformity .............................. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Switching off and storing the machine ..........................Switch the machine off. Disconnect the main power cord from the motor. Declaration of conformity .............................. 10. Tighten the adjusting nuts (2). Tighten the retaining nut (1) securely. 11. Close the access door. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
When switching the machine off, the lowering lever must be in the up position. Declaration of conformity .............................. The machine must be secured to prevent it from rolling away. Store the machine in an enclosed, dry space. Warranty................................... Pallmann Cobra II Manual...
Warranty Contents The warranty period for new Pallmann machines® shall last for one year from the point at which the machine is transferred / delivered to the customer, insofar as statutory legal requirements do not stipulate otherwise. Introduction ..................................When validating warranty claims, the invoice or proof of purchase must always be submitted.