Alpha Professional Tools AEP-458 Manual de usuario

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Alpha Electric Polisher

Instructional Guide

AEP-458 (110V - 50/60Hz)

Pleasereadthisinstructionmanualthoroughlytoensuresafetyandcorrectuseofmachine.

KeepthisManual in a place whereoperatorscanaccessit easily, anytime when necessary.

ELECTRIC TOOL

ALPHA ELECTRIC POLISHER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ThankyouforpurchasingtheAlphaElectric Polisher. Thispolisheristheworkhorseofacompletepolishing

system. Awiderangeofaccessorieshelp youperformmanydifferenttasks. Thistoolletsyougrind,shape,

bevel, contour and polish all kinds of granite and marble. You can easily change from one type of disc to

anotherin just a matterofseconds. The tool is usedwithwater to help yougetthebest possible finish,to

reducethehealthrisksof dust, and to give themost savings in time andmoney from modern accessories.

Foryoursafety, please read thismanual thoroughly before you startoperatingthispolisher.

About the symbols

Handlingthismachine incorrectly may causeanaccidentorinjury.Inthismanual,safetynoticesareclassi-

fiedinto“DANGER”,“WARNING”,and“CAUTION”accordingtothehazard level:

DANGER Deathorseriouspersonalinjuryareimminentwhen the operator neglects

tofollowsuggestedinstructions.

WARNING Thereisapossibility of death orserious personal injurywhen the

operatorneglectstofollowsuggestedinstructions.

CAUTION Thereisapossibility of personal injuryor property damagewhen the

operatorneglectstofollowsuggestedinstructions.

Note: Failingtoobserve CAUTION notices could resultin death or seriouspersonal injury in

somesituations.Be sure to readand observethe safetynotices toensure sefetyand correctuse

ofthemachine.

Examples of the symbols

ThissymbolisfollowedbyaDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTIONnotice,whichdepictsthe

suggestedprocedure orpractice,and /orpossible dangers orinjuries.

The symbolsignifies prohibition.Inornearthis symbol,aprohibitedactionor motion

isdepicted.(The symbol on theleft prohibits disassemblingthe machine).

The symbolsignifiesanorderorinstruction,Whichisillustratedinthesymbol.(The

symbolontheleftshows to unplug the power cord from the outlet.)

CONTENTS

Precautionsforthesafeuseofthismachine..............................................3

1.Operatingenvironment.............................................................................3

2. Clothingandprotectiveequipment.........................................................3

3. Beforeuse.................................................................................................3

4. Attachingawheel......................................................................................4

5. Duringuse.................................................................................................4

6. Afteruse.....................................................................................................5

7. PrecautionsforusingAlphaElectricPolisher.............................................6

Applications............................................................................................................................7

Specifications.........................................................................................................................7

Partnames..............................................................................................................................7

Standardaccessories...........................................................................................................8

AlphaHandPolishingSystem...............................................................................................9

Preparationsbeforestartingajob......................................................................................15

Preparationsbeforeoperation............................................................................................15

Howtooperate.....................................................................................................................16

Maintenanceandinspection..............................................................................................19

Ifaproblemoccurs..............................................................................................................20

Schematic..............................................................................................................................21

PartsList..............................................................................................................................22

Declarationbythemanufactures........................................................................................24

• Wear personal safety clothing and equipment.

Besureto wear all personalsafety equipmentincluding protectiveglasses, waterproof safetyboots,

earplugs,and rubbergloves.Ifnecessary, weara dustproof maskin dusty areas. Inhaling dustcan

damagethe throat, lungs andcirculatory system.

Precautions for the safe use of this machine

Correctoperationand regular maintenanceare essentialfor thesafe operationof thismachine. Be

suretoreadsafetynoticesin this manual carefully before usingor servicing the machine.

1. Operating environment

WARNING

• Restrict access to the workshop.

Donot permit anybody buttheoperatorto access the workshop.Inparticular,be sure tokeep

childrenaway fromthe workshop.

• Be careful of fire or explosions.

Neverusethis machine near ignitableor explosivematerials includinggasoline, combustible

gases, orinflammableadhesives.

Otherwise,sparksgenerated by commutation orswitching maycause fireor explosion.

3. Before use

WARNING

• Supply the specified voltage

Supplythevoltage specified on thenameplate of themachine.

Otherwise,damagecouldresultto the machine, orrisk of personalinjury.

• Do not let water into the motor.

Waterinside the machine willweaken theelectrical insulation ofthe motorand mayresult in

electric shock.

• Take measures against electric shock.

Besure toinstall anGFCI tothe powersource topreventelectricshock.

CAUTION

• Wear appropriate clothing

Donotwear loose clothing.

Theycan be caught in therotating part ofthe machine.

CAUTION

• Keeping the workarea in order.

Take particular carebykeeping the workareain order.

Leavingthework bench orwork areauntidy couldcause clothor materialto becaught attheend of

toolsor machine to be dropped,resulting inaverydangerous situation.

2. Clothing and Protective equipment

WARNING

CAUTION

• Use the machine only for its designated applications.

Donotuse the machine for anypurpose otherthan those specifiedin thismanual.

Do not use the machine for grinding or polishing metal and wood workpieces.

Thismachine is specializedfor processing ofglassand natural stone.

4. Attaching tools

WARNING

• Prevent accidental start-up.

Besuretounplug the power cord fromthe outletbefore attaching orremoving polishing wheels.

Startingthemotor accidently may cause bodilyinjury.

5. During use

DANGER

•Do not touch rotating parts.

Neveraccess or touch the rotatingwheel of the machinewith your hands orbody during operation.

WARNING

• Secure work piece.

Useclamps to securelyfix aworkpiece ontothebench.

Aloose workpiece may drop and cause injury.

• Do not operate the machine from an awkward position.

Ensure a secure footingandstablebody position beforeand duringoperationthemachine.

Operatingthemachine in an awkward positionwill increasehuman fatigue.

• Prevent accidental start-up.

Turn offthepowerswitch before plugging thepower cord intothe outlet.

Turnoffthe power switch andunplug the power cord when power failure occurs.

Donotcarry the machine whilethe powercord isconnected tothe outlet.

Startingthemotor accidently may cause bodilyinjury

• Do not overload the machine.

Neveroperate the machine atan outputwhich exceedsthe ratedvoltage specifiedon the plate.

• Operate the machine with attention.

Donotusethe machine when youcannot concentrateor make appropriatedecisions (when

tired,orundertheinfluence of drugs oralcohol)

CAUTION

• Use the machine after you have appropriate training and knowledge about it.

Neverpermit an untrained personor achild touse themachine.

• Handle the machine with care.

Ifyouaccidentally drop, do notuse themachine untilchecking thatit is notcracked, deformed,or in

any way damaged.

Donotblockthe ventilation window to avoidmotor burnout.

6. After use

WARNING

• Use specified parts

Usespecifiedgenuine replacement partswhen servicing themachine

CAUTION

• Conduct adequate maintenance and inspection.

Blow dust from inside the motor.

Always clean and maintain the power cord to prevent damage due to oils or grease.

• Unplug the power cord when not using the machine.

Besureto unplug the powercord from theoutlet before maintenance,change parts, inspection,

or cleaning.

• Keep the machine in a safe place.

After using themachine,remove any dustor dirtfromit and store itina dry, safe place.

Do not store the machine in areas:

• wherechildrencan reach themachine orit canbe easilytampered with;

• wheretemperatureand humidity fluctuatesuddenly;

• wherethemachine is exposed inrain andhigh humidity;

• wherethemachine is exposed indirect sunlight.

• Handle the cord properly.

Donotmovethemachine without unplugging the powercord, or pullthe power cordout of the

outlet.

By doing so maycausedisconnectionor short-circuit.

Avoid contact with heat,oil,or sharp objects.

ATTENTION

Observethelawsandregulationsof noise levels in your area.

Pleaseobservelocallawsandregulationsregardingnoisecontrolinordertoavoiddisturbingsurrounding

areas.

Installasoundproofwallifrequiredtocomplywiththelocallawsandregulations.

Precautions for using theAlpha Electric Polisher.

Inaddition to thegeneral safetynoticesdescribed on theprecedingpages, please read

andobservethefollowingsafetynoticesbeforeusing the machine.

WARNING

• Use protective cover.

Be sure to attachtheprotectivecover and useitduringoperation.

Theprotectivecover will protect theoperator ifthe wheelbreaks.

• Do not leave the machine unattended while running.

Do notleave the machine unattendedon the workbench or workshopwhile it is running.

• If you accidentally drop the machine, do not use the machine until checking that it is not

cracked, deformed, or damaged.

Cracks,deformation,or damage of the machineand/or wheelmay cause bodilyinjury.

CAUTION

• Follow the procedures specified in the instruction manual correctly to attach a wheel or

an accessory to the machine.

Ifaccessoriesarenotcorrectlyattached,theywillscatterorfall offand may cause bodily injury.

• When for the 1st time a new wheel is attached and machine is turned on, observe any

suspicious abnormal noises.

• Conduct a test run.

Waituntil the machinereaches operatingrotation speed, and checkthat thereare noabnormal

sounds or vibrationsduring idling.Refertopage 12 (7.Makingtestrun)

Operations without conducting a test run couldcause bodily injury.

• Be careful of your surroundings when working in high places.

When working in highplaces,make sure there arenopeoplebelow.

Becareful not to catchthe power cord onanything.

Becareful not todrop the machineor anymaterials. They maycause an accident.

• Install the power cord and the water hose to avoid interference with working area.

Make sure thepowercord and the waterhosedonot interfere withworking area.

Application

Grinding,sandingandpolishingthecorners of glass and natural stone.

Grinding,sandingandpolishing the straight edge ofglass and natural stone.

Grinding,sandingandpolishing the bevel edge ofglass and natural stone.

Specifications

Workingpowersupply: Single-phaseAC,50/60 Hz

Voltage: 115v (AEP-458) 220v (AEP-258)

Motor: Single-phase,seriescommutatormotor

Noload: 2,000r.p.m.

Continuousoperation: 30minutes

Weight: 5 lb/2.27 kg

Cord: 23ft/7mvinylinsulated three-conductor power cord with a groundingclip

HandleGrip Motor

EndCap Switch

WaterSuppyHose

Water ControlValve

PowerCord

Powercord plug

SplashCover

Spindle

Figure-1

Part Names:

Standard Accessories:

SideHandle.......................................................1pc.

17mmWrench..................................................1pc.

26mmWrench...................................................1pc.

15AmpGroundFaultInterrupter.....................1pc.

CompleteWaterSupplyHose.........................1pc.

Splash/SafetyGuard......................................1pc.

CarbonBrush....................................................1pc.

ALPHA HAND POLISHING SYSTEM

TheAlpha Wet Polishing System offers high quality,hand held, water-fed powertoolstocover most

commonhandpolishingapplicationsin thestoneandtileindustries.Highglosspolishesareeasilyachieved

whilereducingharmfuldustand increasing safety.

Alpha Polishing Selection Chart

Application Bullnose

Key: HR=HighlyRecommended R =Recommended NR= NotRecommended

*PVAQuick must be used dry. It can be used on the AEP-458 without water

Please refer to the above chart and cross-reference to the page number for additional information on a

specific product group. If your application is not mentioned or you have a question concerning a product,

please contact the Technical Information Line at 1-800-648-7229. You may also access Technical Notes

fromourFax-On-Demandby dialing 1-888-29-ALPHA.

Use with either AEP-458 or AIR-658

GV Backer Pad

Rubber/Rigid

Backer Pad

Page # Twistouch Backer Pads Page #

Twistouch Adapter Page #

Ceramica

Wet

Granite Polishing System

Page #

Sandpaper & Felt Wheels

Wet or Dry

Marble Polishing System

Page #

Twistouch Turbo

Wet

Granite Polishing System

Page #

AEP-458

Page #

Flat Edge Flat Curves Granite Marble

Polish Surface Sinkhole

(Wet) (Wet or Dry)

Product Line Page #

Ceramica 12 HR R NR HR HR R (Hard Marble)

Twistouch Turbo 13 NR HR HR NR HR R (Hard Marble)

Sandpaper (Marble) 13 HR HR R HR NR HR

Felt Wheel (Marble) 14 HR HR R HR NR HR Wet

Flexible backer Pad 10 HR R NR HR HR HR

Rigid Backer Pad 10 NR R HR NR HR HR

TwistouchBackerPad11HRHRNRHRHR HR

Twistouch Double Magic 11 HR NR NR HR HR HR

PVA* 14 HR R NR R NR HR Dry

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