STARTING AND STOPPING
- Starting: push the slide of the switch (2) forward; if the tool is to be locked in the ON
position, apply pressure to the front part of the slide switch at the same time.
- Stopping: release the slide or, if locked in position, apply pressure to the back part of the
switch and allow it to return to the stop position.
TEST RUN
Start the tool and check that there aren't inusual vibrations and
that the abrasive paper is well positioned.
therwise switch-off the tool immediately and eliminate the cause.
FITTING AND REPLACING ABRASIVE WHEELS
This can be done in one of two ways:
1. Lock the wheel spindle by pressing button (3), while at the same time rotating
thewheel until it locks position. Unscrew the locking ring using the pin wrench,
replace the wheel, re-tighten the locking ring. Unlock the wheel spindle by
releasing the buttonand rotate the wheel by hand to ensure that it runs freely.
WARNING!: never press the wheel spindle locking button until the tool has
stopped moving and is perfectly stationary; the gear box or the push button
pin could be broken and the guarantee would be invalidated.
2. lock the wheel spindle by inserting the 17 mm spanner in the nocth in the spindle
between the wheel and the gearbox. Unscrew the locking ring using the pin
wrench, replace the wheel, re-tighten the locking ring.
Tools other than those mentioned must not be used for slackening for tightening
purposes.
USABLE ABRASIVE WHEELS
BA215S
Ø 115 mm depressed centre type abrasive wheels.
BA225S
Ø 125 mm depressed centre type abrasive wheels.
MAINTENANCE
All maintenance operations are carried out with the power supply
disconnected.
At the end of each work session, or when required, remove any dust from the body of
the tool using a jet of compressed air, paying particular attention to the motor ventilation
slots.
No other maintenance operations must be undertaken by the user. Maintenance
and cleaning of the inner parts, like brushes, ball bearings, gears etc. or others, must
be carried out only by an authorised customer-service workshop.
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ELECTRIC SAFETY - LOW TENSION
The tests have been carried out in accordance with the standard:
EN 60745-1 safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools
EN 60745-2-3 particular requirements for grinders.
RADIO SUPPRESSION
The tools are suppressed in accordance for the prevention and elimination of radio
disturbances measured in accordance with standard: EN55014-1+EN55014-2;
EN61000-3-2+EN61000-3-3.
NOISE / MEAN ACCELERATION VALUE
The noise level produced and themean quadratic acceleration value are
measured according to regulation UNI EN ISO 60745-1.
Sound pressure level / Sound power level
L PA
L WA
dB(A)
BA215S
90
101
BA225S
90
101
Danger! The indicate measurements refer to new power tools. Daily usa
causes the noise and vibration values to change.
GUARANTEE
All tools manufactured by RUPES Spa are guaranteed for 12 months from the date of
purchase against fabrication and material defects.
All tools must be used only with RUPES original accessories and spare parts: we refuse
all responsibility for damages or accidents caused by non-observance of this rule
which will also cause the termination of the guarantee.
The guarantee will no longer be valid if the instructions contained in this booklet are not
followed, if the tool is used for purposes other than that for which it is intended, if it is
dismantled, interfered with in any way or damaged due to neglect.
The guarantee will be made valid by filling-in the form on the
inside back cover of this instruction booklet.
If the tool is found to be defective or malfunctions, it should be returned carriage free in
one piece in its original packing together with the guarantee certificate to the manufac-
turer or to one of the Assistance Centres listed in the appendix to this booklet.
The guarantee does not automatically imply replacement of the tool.
RUPES Spa reserves the right to make any technical or design modification to its
products without prior notice.
The manufacturer is not liable for any print errors. This document voids and replaces
previous ones.
3 axis vibration level
a h
Uncertainty
Uncertainty
2
m/s
3
4
1,5
3
4,5
1,5