RUPES HLR15 Orbital Polisher Instruction Manual

RUPES HLR15 Orbital Polisher

PICTOGRAPH

Summary of device labels containing safety information

| WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual
| CE mark for EU market| | Eurasian conformity mark
| Wear ear protection| | Wear protective gloves
| Wear eye protection| | Wear a mask
| Disposal of decommissioned (W EE Directive)| | Product contains Lithium-Ion

Do not dispose this product with household rubbish

| Direct current| | No-load speed
| Volt| | Per minute
| Watt per hour| | Ampere per hour
| Arrow – act in the direction indicated by the arrow direction

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• The value is referred to a use of the battery pack 9HB185LT, fully charged with the charger 9HC185LT.
  ** Measured with all attachments needed for normal use, but without power units: battery pack or power supply

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The safety and accident prevention instructions are reported in the
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” booklet which is an integral part of these documents. This operating instructions manual indicates the additional information required for the specific use of the tool.

CORRECT USAGE

• This tool is designed to be used as a polisher.

• This tool is not intended to be used for smoothing, metal brushing and cutting operations. The use of this tool for unintended applications may cause hazards and injuries to people.

• The tool must be used with accessories that have been specifically designed or recommended by the manufacturer.
  The fixing of the accessory to the tool does not guarantee a safe operation.

• 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 thrown 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 noload for one minute, keeping a safe distance. If the accessories are damaged, they will break during this test.

PARTS OF THE TOOL

1. Identification plate
2. Speed regulation wheel
3. Variable actuation switch lever
4. Backing pad
5. Battery pack 9HB185LT
6. Backing pad screw
7. Lock button
8. Light
9. Power supply 9HP185LT
10. Allen wrench
    

STARTING UP

WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury, only the 18V Li-Ion battery pack 9HB185LT (5) or the power supply 9HP185LT (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 injury and property damage.

BATTERY PACK (PROVIDED OR OPTIONAL)

WARNING: for your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of the battery pack 9HB185LT 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 9HB185LT (5) is used as the power source for RUPES tools HLR21-HLR15.

Battery pack specifications

Model| Chemistry| Voltage| Capacity| Energy| Weight
---|---|---|---|---|---
9HB185LT| Lithium Ion| 18 V| 5.0 Ah| 90 Wh| 0.655 ± 0.005 kg

WARNING: for other technical data refer to the label of battery pack 9HB185LT.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury or explosion, never burn or incinerate a tool’s battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and materials are created.

CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY PACK

WARNING: before (dis)connecting the battery pack to the tool assure that the variable actuation switch lever (3) is released and locked (tool switched off).
**** In order to connect the battery pack, push the clip and insert the battery pack in the tool till it is fixed; the light fade-in for about 3 seconds and then fade-out to indicate that the tool is correctly powered.
In order to disconnect push the clip and extract the battery from the tool.

CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK

WARNING: for your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND the instruction manual of charging station 9HC185LT before using.
WARNING: charge Rupes 18V Li-Ion battery pack 9HB185LT only in the Rupes 18V Li-Ion battery charger 9HC185LT. Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage. This tool’s battery pack and charger are not compatible with NiCd or NiMH systems.

The battery pack(s) contained in the kit shall be charged before use. The provided battery packs are charged <30%. In order to charge, connect the Li- Ion battery with the battery charger 9HC185LT till the charging is completed. Charge the battery pack of your tool when it’s convenient for you and your job. The Rupes battery pack does not develop “memory” when charged after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the tool’s battery pack before placing it onto the battery charger. Use the led level indication of the battery pack 9HB185LT 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 supply9HP185LT before using.
WARNING: voltage and power frequency must match the data displayed on the identification plate of the power supply 9HP185LT. Make sure that tool is switched off before connecting the plug.

CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY

WARNING: before (dis)connecting the power supply to the tool assure that the variable actuation switch lever (3) is released and locked (tool switched off).
In order to connect the power supply, push the clip and insert the power supply in the tool till it is fixed; the light fade-in for about 3 seconds and then fade-out to indicate that the tool is correctly powered.
In order to disconnect, push the clip and extract the power supply from the tool.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting: the tool can be started by pressing the lock button (8) on the left side and the speed regulation wheel (3). The speed can be adjusted in two ways: by means of the variable actuation switch lever (3) and by means of the speed regulation wheel (2) fitted on the upper part of the machine. Adjustment by means of the wheel (2) affects the adjustment made using the variable actuation switch (3), determining the maximum speed of the motor. The speed must be selected according to the characteristics of the pads and those of the material to be machined.
Stopping: release the lever (3) for stopping the tool; the tool is now switched off.

WARNING: in case of unusual vibration after a start of the tool, switch- off the tool immediately and eliminate the fault.
WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury, release the lever to stop the tool after the use.

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

Soft start

The soft start is electronically controlled. The soft start guarantees the motor and battery pack protection and reduces the risk of injury for the operator.

Speed control

The maximum speed of the tool can be changed by rotating the speed regulation wheel (2) to the desired setting between 3000 (speed 1) and 4200/5000 (speed 6) RPM.

Light indications

• Fading: when the battery pack is inserted or when the tool is connected to the mains via the power supply 9HP185LT, the light fade-in for about 3 seconds and then fade-out to indicate that the tool is correctly powered;
• Variable intensity: during use, the light intensity varies with the speed of the tool;
• Slow flashing: low battery warning;
• Fast flashing: overload.

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 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 persists, the electronic protection turns off the tool.

ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

WARNING: before (dis)assembling the accessories with the tool assure that the variable actuation switch lever (3) is released and locked (tool switched off).
NOTICE: for 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 (10) (Fig. 2);
• For disassembly: unscrew pad’s mounting screw (7) using the wrench (10) (Fig. 3);
  

NOTICE: the fitting of non-original or incorrect sized backing pads may cause excessive vibration of the tool.

Polishing Foam

• Used polishing pad can be removed by simply tearing them off;
• Apply the new polishing pad by pressing the same on the backing pad.

NOTICE: only Ø 180-150 mm polishing foam for backing pad Ø 150-125 mm are allowed.

NOISE EMISSION VALUES
Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-2-4:

| HLR21| HLR15
---|---|---
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL| dB(A)| 74.0| 74.0
SOUND POWER LEVEL| dB(A)| 85.5| 85.5
UNCERTAINTY (K)| dB| 3.0| 3.0

Use ear protection!

VIBRATION EMISSION VALUES

Vibration total values ah (triaxial vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-4:

| HLR21| HLR15
---|---|---
3 AXIS VIBRATION LEVEL (ah)| m/s2| 3.4| 3.4
UNCERTAINTY (K)| m/s2| 1.5| 1.5

Displayed emission values are comparative and are to be employed for a provisional assessment of the operator’s risk exposure during the work period. Appropriate evaluation of work period must also include tool’s idle and stop periods. These emission values represent the tool’s main applications. If the tool is used for other applications, with other accessories, or if it does not undergo regular maintenance, emission values can significantly increase during operations.

CAUTION: the indicated measurements refer to new power tools. Daily usage causes the noise and vibration values to change.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

WARNING: all maintenance operations must be performed with the power disconnected.
Make sure to remove the power supply 9HP185LT or the battery pack 9HB185LT from the tool and that the switch is released and locked (tool switched off).

CLEANING

At the end of each work session, or when required, remove any dust from the body of the tool using a soft cloth, paying particular attention to the motor ventilation slots.
No other maintenance operations must be undertaken by the user.

REPAIRS

Maintenance and cleaning of the inner parts like ball bearings, gears etc. or others, must be carried out only by an authorized customer service workshop.

DISPOSAL (WEEE DIRECTIVE)

For EU countries only : according to the European Directive on Waste from electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in conformity with national standards, exhausted electrical equipment must be collected separately, in order to be recycled in an environmentally friendly way. The product, when it reaches the end of its life, must not be dispersed in the environment or thrown away as household waste. It must be disposed at authorized recycling centres (contact your local authorities to know where to dispose of the product according to the law). The correct disposal of the product contributes to the health and preservation of the environment. Illegal disposal of the product will entail penalties against the offenders.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare on our responsibility that the represented tool is in conformity with the directives:
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2011/65/EU.
The tests have been carried out in accordance with standard:
EN 62841-1:2015 + AC:2015;
EN 62841-2-4:2014 + AC:2015;
EN IEC 55014-1:2021;
EN IEC 55014-2:2021;
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A1:2021;
EN 61000-3-3:2013 + A1:2019 + A2:2021;
EN IEC 63000:2018.
Vermezzo con Zelo (MI), 28/07/2023
Technical file at:
RUPES S.p.A.
Via Marconi, 3/A – Loc. Vermezzo
20071 – Vermezzo con Zelo (MI) – Italy
Via Marconi, 3/A – Loc. Vermezzo
20071 Vermezzo con Zelo (MI) – ITALY
Tel +39 02 946941 – Fax +39 02 94941040
[email protected] – www.rupes.com
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