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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 Tools AB, S-105 23 STOCK-
HOLM SWEDEN declare under our sole responsib-
ility that our product (with type and serial number,
see front page) and in combination with our accessor-
ies, to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the appropriate standard(s):
EN 792-9
and in accordance with the following directive(s):
98/37/EEC
Stockholm, October 2006
Lennart Remnebäck, General Manager
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
• 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.
3
)/min for long cycle
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Safety and operating instructions
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 die grinder
Correct function of die grinder
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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 die grinder should only be carried out
by professional technicians. The technicians must
be authorized to test this type of tool and to operate
a pneumatic system in accordance with national dir-
ectives.
• The free speed of the machine shall be checked
every day and whenever the machine has been
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