Festool POLLUX 180 E - Manual (Page 10)

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cessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
adequately guarded or controlled.
- The arbour size of wheels, fl anges, backing pads
or any other accessory must properly fit the
spindle of the power tool. Accessories with arbour
holes that do not match the mounting hardware
of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
- Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels
for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear
or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked
wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, in-
spect for damage or install an undamaged acces-
sory. After inspecting and installing an accessory,
position yourself and bystanders away from the
plane of the rotating accessory and run the power
tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
- Wear personal protective equipment. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments. The eye protection must be capable of
stopping fl ying debris generated by various opera-
tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable
of fi ltrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
- Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may fl y away
and cause injury beyond immediate area of opera-
tion.
- Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged
and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spin-
ning accessory.
- Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning acces-
sory may grab the surface and pull the power tool
out of your control.
- Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into
your body.
- Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may
cause electrical hazards.
- Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
- Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-
ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
Rotary polisher
Technical data
Pollux 180 E
Power consumption 1,500 W
Speed 800 – 2,400 rpm
Polishing pad up to 180 mm dia.
Connecting thread of drive shaft M 14
Degree of protection / II
Weight 3.6 kg
The illustrations referred to are found at the start
of the operating instructions.
Graphical symbols
Caution. Danger!
Read the operating instructions/notes
Wear ear protection!
1 Intended use
The machine is intended for polishing painted sur-
faces. For reasons of electrical safety the machine
must not be damp nor operated in a humid environ-
ment.
The machine may only be used for dry sanding.
The user is liable for any damage or acci-
dents resulting from use not in accordance
with the intended use.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
2.2
Machine-related safety instructions
- This power tool is intended to function as a pol-
isher. Read all saftey warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifi cation provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in elektric shock, fi re and/or seri-
ous injury.
- Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire brush-
ing or cutting-of are not recommended to be per-
formed with this power tool. Operations for wich
the power tool was not designed may create hazard
and cause personal injury.
- Do not use accessories which are not specially de-
signed and recommended by Festool. Just because
the accessory can be attached to your power tool,
it does not assure safe operation.
- The rates speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked in the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated
speed can break and fl y apart.
- The outside diameter and the thickness of your ac-