The Rupes Battery pack does not develop "memory" when charged after only a partial discharge.
It is not necessary to run down the battery tool pack before placing it on the charger.
Use the led Battery pack 9HB180LT level indication to determine when to charge the Rupes Battery pack.
POWER SUPPLY (PROVIDED OR OPTIONAL)
WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of Power
Supply 9HP180LT before using.
WARNING: Voltage and power frequency must match the data displayed on the identification plate of
the 9HP180LT power supply. Make sure that tool is switched off before plug is connected.
ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: Before (dis)assembling the tool assure that the speed regulation Knob (2) is in OFF
position.
In order to assemble the power supply, push the clip and insert the power supply in the tool till it is fixed.
In order to disassemble, push the clip and extract the power supply from the tool.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting: Rotate the speed regulation knob (2) and set up the speed; Now the tool can be started by pressing the
START/STOP switch lever (3). The RPM can be adjusted by rotating the speed regulator knob (2).
Stopping: Release the lever for stop the tool; Rotate the speed regulation knob until position 0 and the tool will
have turned off.
WARNING: If a case of unusual vibration is present after a start of the tool, switch-off the tool
immediately and eliminate the fault.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn the knob until OFF position (position 0) after any use.
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
Soft start
The soft start is electronically controlled. The soft start guarantees the motor and battery protection and reduces
the risk of injury for the operator.
Speed control
The speed of the tool can be changed by rotating the speed regulation knob (2) to the desired setting.
The speed regulation knob can be set speed for any speed between 3000 and 5500 RPM.
Tool Protections
The electronic protection protects the tool from different events that can damage the tool and create a risk of injury
for the operator. It also guarantees a longer life.
NOTICE: in a case of overcurrent or overheating caused by repeated starts or excessive overloads, the
protection limits the tool power consumption and reduce RPM. If the condition continues, the electronic
protection turns off the tool.
ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before (dis)assembling the tool assure that the speed regulation knob (2) is in OFF position
(0 position).
NOTICE: For have the optimal tool performance use only original accessories and consumables.
Backing Pad
- Place the backing pad (4) in the center; slightly turn the backing pad until it is in the correct position on the
spindle. (Fig. 1)
- Tighten the backing pad fixing screw (7) using the Allen wrench (8). (Fig. 2)
- For disassembly: Unscrew pad's mounting screw (7) using the wrench (8). (Fig. 3)
NOTICE: Fitting non-original or incorrect sized backing pads may cause excessive vibration of the tool.
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