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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever This brochure uses the symbol to mark important instructions for safety and preventing damage. Please give special attention to the marked instructions. They refer to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to comply can result in fatal or severe injuries and damage to property.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Contents Introduction............................ Scope of delivery........................... Machine specifications PYTHON C ..................... Important components........................Technical data ..........................Safety and machine protection facilities ..................Proper use............................Installing the guide tube ......................Disassembling for transport ......................
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Parts lists ............................02/2008...
Introduction Dear customer, you have decided in favour of the FRANK parquet floor sander PYTHON C, the correct choice with respect to quality and performance. The PYTHON C is the result of a consistent implementation of many years of experience.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Scope of delivery 1 guide tube 2 dust bag 3 cable with plug and coupling 4 lower part of the machine with motor 5 wing screws (2 pieces) 6 operating instructions 7 hexagon socket screw key 5 mm 8 hexagon socket screw key 6 mm...
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Technical data Single-phase AC motor ..... . 240 V, 60 Hz Motor power .
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Installing the guide tube Note: The Python C is delivered with the guide tube (1) removed. Caution! Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the machine starts up unintentionally.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Disassembling for transport For easy transportation the motor and the guide tube can be removed. Removing the guide tube Caution! Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the machine starts up unintentionally.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Removing the motor Caution! Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the machine starts up unintentionally. Disconnect the machine from the power supply before working on the machine! Instructions: 1.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 6. Remove the knurled nut from the motor bracket. 7. Now you can remove the motor. 02/2008...
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Operating the PYTHON C Protective clothing and equipment Caution! Wear hearing protectors! The supplied hearing protectors must be worn when using the machine. The following sound level values have been measured for the parquet floor sander PYTHON C according to DIN 45 645: Idle mode LEQ = 85 dB(A)
Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Fitting the dust bag Caution! Only use original FRANK dust bags for the parquet floor sander COBRA. Caution! The dust bag must be firmly fitted to the dust pipe before sanding. Instructions: 1.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Safety instructions regarding dust Caution! Ultra-fine sanding dust! Always wear a respirator when sanding parquet and plank floors (is included with the accessories). When the machine is used for its proper purpose, the sanding of wooden floors naturally produces dust.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Disposing of sanding dust Caution! Fire risk! Because of the fire risk, the sanding dust contained in the dust bag must always be disposed of immediately every time after the machine has stopped and at the end of working.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Replacing the sanding belt Caution! Danger from machine starting up! When replacing the sanding belt, there is a risk from the machine starting up unintentionally. Always disconnect the parquet floor sander from the mains power before working at the sanding belt.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Adjusting the sanding pressure Use the pressure regulating screw to adjust the required sanding pressure. High sanding pressure: Turn the pressure regulating screw inwards as far as it will go. Low sanding pressure: Turn the pressure regulating screw outwards to the lower marking (2) on the screw thread.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors Caution! Mortal risk from electric shock! There is a mortal risk from electric shock if the machine is used when the electric cable or connectors are damaged.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Connecting the PYTHON C to the mains power Instructions for connecting to mains power: 1. Make sure that the switch (1) is in the off position. The machine must be switched off before connecting up to the mains power.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Remarks about sanding parquet and plank floors Caution! Check the floor to see if any boards are loose. These must be fastened before sanding. Caution! Fire risk! If there are nails in the floor, they must be countersunk so low every time before sanding that there is no risk of hitting a nail while sanding.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Each sanding path corresponds to one forward and one backward movement. The backward movement covers the same path as the precede forward movement. 02/2008...
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Informations about the proper abrasive grits, sanding pressures and sanding directions for the several sanding procedures you will find in the brochure: Sanding parquet and plank floors with the FRANK parquet floor sander COBRA and the FRANK edge sander GECKO S 02/2008...
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 7.10 Sanding with COBRA 1. Before starting the machine, the main lifting lever for the sanding drum (1) must be in the rear position. The sanding drum is clearly raised from the floor. The distance to the floor is approx.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 5. Before you lower the sanding drum to approx. 5 mm above the floor, you must pull the gentle lifting lever (2) up by bending the fingers of your right hand and hold in this position. 6.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 8. Now start on sanding the first path by slowly lowering the gentle lifting lever (2) while you are moving the machine forward evenly, thus lowering the sanding drum to the floor. Caution! Move the machine at an even pace while sanding to avoid creating any dents in the floor.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 9. At the end of the forward movement, before the movement has finished, raise the sanding drum from the floor again by pulling the gentle lifting lever (2). 10.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 11. Stopping or interrupting the sanding procedure: To stop or interrupt the sanding procedure, you must hold the gentle lifting lever (2) up with your right hand for as long as it takes for your left hand to move the main lifting lever (1) into the rear position.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Maintenance Changing the sanding drum If the sanding drum is damaged or worn, it must be replaced. Instructions: 1. Turn the machine off. 2. Disconnect the machine from the mains power. 3.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 7. Lay the machine on its left side. 8. Press against the sanding drum carefully with a flat iron bar. 9. Remove the sanding drum out of the machine. 10.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Adjusting the running wheels If the machine only sands on one side, the surface setting must be adjusted. Following replacement of the sanding drum or running wheels, the surface setting must always be newly adjusted.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 6. Adjust the right running wheel to the position of the left running wheel using the running wheel adjustment device. To accomplish this, turn the axle of the right running wheel with the hexagon socket screw key until the right running wheel slightly touches the tongue of the running wheel adjustment device.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Adjusting the tension roller The tension roller keeps automatically the track of the sanding belt concentrically to the sanding drum. If with time the sanding belt fails to run concentrically to the sanding drum, the tension roller must be newly adjusted.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Tightening the V-belts If the V-belt tension has eased, adjustment must be made to achieve the proper tension. Whining or screeching are indications of insufficient V-belt tension. Instructions for tightening slack V-belts: 1.
When making a claim under guarantee, the invoice and/or proof of purchase must be provided. All repairs covered by the guarantee must be carried out by a Frank service shop recognised by us. Repairs which are carried out by the customer and/or improperly automatically lead to a disentitlement from guarantee claims.
Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Spare Parts Floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 10. Switch housing 9. Motor 5. Roller clamp 8. Handle 4. Tension roller 1. Housing 7. Steering-wheel 3. Ventilator 2.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 1. Maschinengehäuse: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 1. Housing: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 9.00 8.03 9.01 8.06 6.01 6.02 8.07 66.00 9.00 11.01 4.00 4.00 9.01 11.00 9.01 1.02 14.15 4.01 8.07...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 1. Maschinengehäuse: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 1. Housing: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 Description Bezeichnung Norm 1.00 043854 Machine chassis Maschinengehäuse 1.01 014731 Cylinder screw Zylinderkopfschraube DIN 912 - M6 x 25 1.02 048585 Handle...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 5. Schleifwalzenlager: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 2. Sanding drum bearing: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 26.01 26.02 26.00 21.00 15.12 25.00 25.01 17.00 25.03 25.01 15.12 18.00 13.00 22.00 27.00 16.02 16.01...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 3. Ventilator: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 36.02 35.00 36.01 34.00 28.00 36.00 15.06 15.14 35.00 74.03 15.14 74.02 31.00 74.01 33.00 74.03 74.00 74.04 74.02 60.05 74.05 74.06 74.07...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 4. Tension roller: 7. Umlenkrolle: 15.06 15.14 Python C 3,2kW/50Hz COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 15.16 15.05 15.04 Item no 048666 15.05 15.14 15.17 15.11 15.18 15.19 15.12 15.20 15.09 15.12 15 .2 2\ U m le nkrolle\ kom p l.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 5. Roller clamp: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 8. Walzenspanner: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 14.09 14.00 14.07 14.14 14.15 7.01 14.11 14.10 15.01 14.06 15.02 7.01 7.01 14.05 14.03 14.02 7.01 14.01...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 6. Carriage: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 60.01 67.00 26.01 58.03 65.00 65.01 7.01 15.05 3.07 3.02 57.04 15.05 3.07 60.00 7.01 68.01 58.02 66.01 3.07 58.00 68.00 61.00 8.07...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 7. Steering-wheel: 3. Lenkrolle: COBRA Python C 3,2kW/50Hz 56.00 Item no 048666 56.01 55.00 58.51 15.14 35.00 55.01 3.02 58.53 15.05 57.03 15.14 51.00 26.01 3.02 58.03 15.05 57.03 57.04 15.05...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 8. Handle: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 9. Stiel komplett: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 3.08 3.09 49.00 38.04 46.06 3.02 47.01 14.06 46.11 50.01 38.06 3.07 49.01 37.03 46.00 47.00 46.03 46.10...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 9. Stiel komplett: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 8. Handle: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 Description Bezeichnung Norm 3.00 047307 Dust pipe support Staub-/Lenkrohrhalter 3.01 014735 Cylinder screw Zylinderkopfschraube DIN 912 - M8 x 25 3.02 016321 Serrated lock washer...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 9. Motor: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 76.00 92.01 80.01 83.01 92.00 83.00 95.00 80.00 84.00 98.06 98.02 90.01 98.05 97.00 90.02 90.00 98.04 97.03 97.02 97.01 94.01 85.01 94.00...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 2. Motor komplett: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 2. Motor complete: COBRA 3,68kW/60Hz 9. Motor: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 Bezeichnung Description Werkstoff/Norm 75.00 048530 Motor Motor 3,2 kW/50Hz 75.01 Chassis Motor Motorgehäuse m.
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever 10. Switch housing: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz 77.20 Item no 048666 76.04 76.03 77.00 77.01 77.05 77.08 77.08 77.09 76.01 77.06 77.04 77.11 76.03 77.10 76.05 Pcs Ref Description Bezeichnung Werkstoff/Norm 76.01...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander PYTHON C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Accessories: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 Description Bezeichnung 013839 dust bag Staubsack 016813 Multiclip Multiclip 048641 cable with plug and coupling Netzkabel mit Stecker und Kupplung 049275 operating instructions Bedienungsanleitung 048655...
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Operating instructions Parquet floor sander Python C 3,2kW/50Hz with gentle lifting lever Wiring diagram: Python C 3,2kW/50Hz Item no 048666 Circuit diagram Python C 3,2kW/50H, Item no 048666 L1 L2 Grd. 02/2008...