General Safety Instructions - Festool LRS 400 Notice D'utilisation D'origine

Compressed air orbital sander
Technical data
Drive Compressed-air vane motor
Operating pressure (fl ow pressure)
Sanding shoe
Speed
Working strokes
Sanding stroke
Air consumption at nominal load
Weight
The specifi ed illustrations can be found at the be-
ginning of the operating instructions.
Symbols
Warning of general danger
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear ear protection!
Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask!
1 Intended use
The tools are designed for sanding wood, plastic,
composite materials, paint/varnish, fi lling mate-
rial, metal and similar materials. Materials con-
taining asbestos must not be processed.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
2 Safety instructions
2.1

General safety instructions

Warning! Before setting up, using, repair-
ing and servicing this air tool or replacing
accessory parts, you must have read and
understood all safety instructions and informa-
tion. Ignoring warning notes and instructions may
result in serious injuries.
– Only trained and qualifi ed persons are permitted
to set up, adjust and operate this compressed air
tool. Persons without the relevant qualifi cations
and training are more likely to cause accidents.
– This compressed air tool may not be modifi ed.
Modifi cations may reduce the effectiveness of
safety devices and pose a greater risk to operat-
ing personnel.
LRS 400
6 bar
400 x 80 mm
5,500 - 7,000 rpm
11,000 - 14,000 rpm
4 mm
390 l/min
2.3 kg
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– Keep all of the attached documents and pass
on the documentation if the machine changes
ownership.
– Never use a damaged compressed air tool.
– Regularly inspect compressed air tool. The
compressed air tool must be marked with clearly
legible rated values and markings. Replacement
signs can be ordered from the manufacturer.
Danger from ejected parts
– In the event the workpiece, accessory or ma-
chine parts break parts may be ejected at high
speed.
– Wear impact-resistant protective goggles.
– Wear a helmet when doing overhead work. Also
assess the risks for other people.
– Secure the workpiece. Use clamping devices or
a vice to hold the workpiece fi rmly.
Risk of getting caught
– Wear suitable protective clothing! Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught
by moving parts. Wear a hair net if you have long
hair.
Risks during operation
– Wear protective gloves.
– Operating and maintenance personnel must
be physically strong enough to handle the size,
weight and power of the machine.
– Hold the machine correctly. Prepare to coun-
teract normal or sudden movements - hold the
machine with both hands.
– Avoid abnormal posture. Ensure secure stance
and keep your balance at all times.
– Enable the command device for starting and
shutting down in case of an interruption to the
energy supply.
– The machine can only be operated with abra-
sives which were developed for this purpose.
– Wear protective goggles, protective gloves and
protective clothing.
– Check sanding pad before each use. Do not use
the sanding pad if it is torn, broken or has fallen.
– Avoid direct contact with the sanding pad. Wear
suitable gloves as protection.
– Never use without an abrasive.
– Risk of an electrostatic discharge if the com-
pressed air tool is used on plastic and other
nonconductible materials.
– Potentially explosive atmosphere: If explosive or
self-igniting dust is produced during sanding of
certain materials, the processing instructions
of the material manufacturer must be observed
under all circumstances.