• The rated speed of the accessories must be at least equivalent to the maximum speed specified on the
tool. Using the accessories at speeds above the rated one, may cause them to break or be projected into the air.
• The external diameter and thickness of the accessories must match the specifications of the tool.
Accessories with incorrect dimensions cannot be adequately protected or controlled.
• The configuration of accessories must match the tool. The use of accessories that cannot be perfectly fitted
on the tool may result in imbalance, excessive vibrations and in the impossibility of controlling the tool.
• Do not use damaged accessories. Before use, inspect all the accessories. Inspect the supporting pads
and verify there are no cracks, tears or excessive wear. If the tool or accessory has fallen, verify that it
is not damaged or install a new accessory. After inspecting or installing an accessory, test the operation
of the tool at maximum speed and without load for one minute, keeping at a safety distance. If the
accessories are damaged, they will break during this test.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in
electrocution or shock.
PARTS OF THE TOOL
1 - Identification plate
2 - ON/OFF – Speed regulation knob
3 - START/STOP switch lever
4 - Backing pad
5 - Battery Pack 9HB180LT (provided or optional)
STARTING UP
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, only the 18V Li-ION Battery Pack 9HB180LT (5) or the power
supply 9HP180LT (6) should be used with this product.
Since the batteries, other than those offered by RUPES, have not been tested with this product, use of such
batteries with this tool could cause the injury and property damage.
MAGNETS
WARNING: Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field.
They could damage tvs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and atm cards, data storage media,
mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers. Keep magnets away from devices and objects that could
be damaged by strong magnetic fields.
WARNING: It contains magnets. Magnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted
heart defibrillators. Please avoid contacts with the tool if you or someone near you has a Pacemaker.
Avoid damage of the Pacemaker.
- A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness.
- A heart defibrillator may stop working.
- If you wear these devices keep sufficient distance to magnets.
- Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to magnets.
Magnets are contained into the flange, into the backing pads and into the DC motor.
BATTERY PACK (provided or optional)
WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of Battery
pack 9HB180LT before using.
WARNING: Avoid short circuiting the contacts. Avoid mechanical damage of the battery pack. Do not
open or disassemble. Advice on protection against fire and explosion. Keep away from open flames,
hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Temperature in excess of 45°C reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat
or sunshine. Storage at room temperature (approx. 20°C) at approx. 20~60% of the nominal capacity. Every six
months of storage, charge the battery pack as normal.
Intended use
The battery pack 9HB180LT (5) is used as the power source for RUPES HSE73 - HSR73 - HSS73.
6 – Power supply 9HP180LT (provided or optional)
7 – Pad fixing screws
8 – Conical filter
9 – Sanding pad
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