Putting The Tool Into Service; Work Stations - MIRKA ROP2-312NV Operating Instructions Manual

Two-handed random orbital polisher

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Please Read and Comply with

1) General Industry Safety & Health Regulations, Part 1910,

OSHA 2206, available from: Superintendent of Documents;

Government Printing Office; Washington DC 20402

2) Safety Code for Portable Air Tools, ANSI B186.1 available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.; 1430 Broadway;

New York, New York 10018

3) State and Local Regulations.

Proper Use of Tool

This grinder/polisher is designed for sanding all types of materials

i.e. metals, wood, stone, plastics, etc. using abrasive designed

for this purpose. Do not use this grinder/polisher for any other

purpose than that specified without consulting the manufacturer or

the manufacturer's authorized supplier. Do not use back-up pads

that have a working speed less than 10,000 RPM free speed.

Work Stations

The tool is intended to be operated as a hand held tool. It is

always recommended that the tool be used when standing on a

solid floor. It can be in any position but before any such use, the

operator must be in a secure position having a firm grip and foot-

ing and be aware that the polisher can develop a torque reaction.

See the section "Operating Instructions".

1) Read all instructions before using this tool. All operators must be fully trained in its

use and aware of these safety rules. All service and repair must be carried out by

trained personnel.

2) Make sure the tool is disconnected from the air supply. Select a suitable abrasive

and secure it to the back-up pad. Be careful and center the abrasive on the back-up

pad.

3) Always wear required safety equipment when using this tool.

4) When sanding always place the tool on the work then start

the tool. Always remove the tool from the work before stop-

ping. This will prevent gouging of the work due to

excess speed of the abrasive.

5) Always remove the air supply to the polisher before fitting,

adjusting or removing the abrasive or back-up pad.

6) Always adopt a firm footing and/or position and be aware of

torque reaction developed by the polisher.

7) Use only correct spare parts.

8) Always ensure that the material to be sanded is firmly fixed

to prevent its movement.

9) Check hose and fittings regularly for wear. Do not carry the

tool by its hose; always be careful to prevent the tool from

being started when carrying the tool with the air supply con-

nected.

10) Do not exceed maximum recommended air pressure. Use

safety equipment as recommended.

11) The tool is not electrically insulated. Do not use where there

is a possibility of coming into contact with live electricity,

gas pipes, water pipes, etc. Check the area of operation

before operation.

12) Take care to avoid entanglement with the moving parts

of the tool with clothing, ties, hair, cleaning rags, etc. If

entangled, it will cause the body to be pulled towards the

work and moving parts of the machine and can be very dangerous.

13) Keep hands clear of the spinning pad during use.

14) If the tool appears to malfunction, remove from use immediately and arrange for

service and repair.

15) Do not allow the tool to free speed without taking precautions to protect any per-

sons or objects from the loss of the abrasive or pad.

Use a clean lubricated air supply that will give a measured air

pressure at the tool of 6.2 bar (90 psig) bar when the tool is run-

ning with the lever fully depressed. It is recommended to use an

approved 10 mm (3/8 in.) x 8 m (25 ft) maximum length airline. It

is recommended that the tool be connected to the air supply as

shown in Figure 1.

Do not connect the tool to the airline system without incorporating

an easy to reach and operate air shut off valve. The air supply

should be lubricated. It is strongly recommended that an air filter,

regulator and lubricator (FRL) be used as shown in Figure 1 as

this will supply clean, lubricated air at the correct pressure to

the tool. Details of such equipment can be obtained from your

supplier. If such equipment is not used then the tool should be

manually lubricated

To manually lubricate the tool, disconnect the airline and put 2 to

3 drops of suitable pneumatic motor lubricating oil such as Fuji

Kosan FK-20, Mobil ALMO 525 or Shell TORCULA® 32 into the

hose end (inlet) of the machine. Reconnect tool to the air supply

and run tool slowly for a few seconds to allow air to circulate the

oil. If the tool is used frequently, lubricate it on a daily basis or

lubricate it if the tool starts to slow or lose power.

It is recommended that the air pressure at the tool is 6.2 bar (90

psig) while the tool is running. The tool can run at lower pressures

but never higher than 6.2 bar (90 psig)

Operating Instructions

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