BORMANN PRO BCP3100 Eccentric Polisher Pro 1050W User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- BORMANN PRO
Table of Contents
BORMANN PRO BCP3100 Eccentric Polisher Pro 1050W
General Power Tool Safety
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock , fire and /or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock..
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock .
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors , use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes , hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional staring . Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and /or battery pack , picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
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Do not overreach . Keep proper footing and balance at all times . This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes , jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities , ensure these are connected and properly used.
Power tool use and care -
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Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be re-paired.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of staring the power tool accidentally .
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Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Safety Instructions for Orbital Polisher
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This power tool is intended to function asa polisher. 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, fireand/or serious injury.
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Operations such as grinding, sanding , wire brushing, or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool.
Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury . -
Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
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The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
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The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool . Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
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Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
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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, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. 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.
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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 flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
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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 fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation whe re the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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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 spinning accessory.
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Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
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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.
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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
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Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
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Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing
pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling
of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to
be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point
of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece , the
edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the
surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel
may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of
the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break
under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect oper-ating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below.
- Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for max-imum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
- Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
- Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s move-ment at the point of snagging.
- Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners , sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations
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Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely . Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings . Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.
Additional safety instructions -
The mains voltage and the voltage specifications on the rating plate must correspond .
Do not press the spindle lock until the tool stops.
Description of main parts
- Grip
- Gear head
- Polishing head screw
- Velcro pad
- Switch
- Locking button locks the switch
- Dial for preselecting the speed
- Polishing tool
- Velcro pad
- Hexagonal wrench
- Screw
- Velcro pad
Operating Instructions
Technical Data
Voltage/Frequency| 220-240V – 50Hz
Power| 1200W
No-load speed| 1400 – 4800 rpm
Tool Max diameter| 150 mm
Pitch circle diameter| 15 mm
WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the polisher, always pull out the mains
plug. Before switching on the polisher Unpack the polisher and check that
there are no missing or damaged parts.
Attaching or changing tools
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Firmly press polishing tool (1), centred on the eye, onto the Velcro pad (2). Use undamaged polishing tools only.
- Insert the mains plug into the socket.
- Switch on the polisher (without engaging it) and run the polisher for approx. 30 sec. Check for imbalances and vibrations.
- Switch off the polisher
Switch Action
- Press and hold down the switch (5).
- To switch off, release the switch (5).\
Continuous operation with engaged switch rocker
- Press and hold down the switch (5).
- To lock into position, hold down the locking button (6) and release the switch.
- To switch off, briefly press and release the switch (5).
Preselecting the speed
To set the operating speed, move the speed dial (7) to the required value.
Speed range from minimum RPM (position “1”), up to maximum RPM (position “6”).
Gears
NOTE.
Do not loosen the screws (3) on the gear head during the warranty period. Non-
compliance will deem the guarantee obligations of the manufacturer null and
void.
Changing the Velcro pad
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Remove the polishing tool.
- Place machine on its back.
- Release and remove screw (2) with wrench (1).
- Remove worn Velcro pad (3).
- Remove contaminants from interior.
- Fit new Velcro pad and align securing holes.
- Insert screw (2) and tighten with wrench (1).
- Carry out test run. Check for imbalances and vibrations .
Functional instructions
CAUTION!
When the polisher is switched off, the polishing tool continues running
briefly.
NOTE
Following a tool change (e.g. wool pad instead of polishing sponge), the
difference in weight may increase the vibrations. Change the operating speed
with the adjusting wheel (button) until the vibrations have been reduced.
- Switch on the machine before placing it on the surface which is to be polished and run the polisher up to the set speed.
- Applying light contact pressure, move the polisher in circular, overlapping movements on the surface which is to be polished in order to obtain a good polishing finish and to ensure that the tool has a long service life.
- On sensitive surfaces (e.g. car paintwork) do not work aggressively but work at slow speeds applying low contact pressure.
- If using a polishing paste, use the respective tool for each paste.
Maintenance and Care
WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the polisher, always pull out the mains plug.
Cleaning
- Regularly clean the power tool and ventilation slots. Frequency of cleaning is dependent on the material and duration of use.
- Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry compressed air.
Carbon brushes
NOTE.
Use only original parts supplied by the manufacturer for replacement
purposes . If non-original parts are used, the guarantee obligations of the
manufacturer will be deemed null and void. When the polisher is being used,
the carbon brushes can be seen sparking through the rear air inlet apertures .
If the carbon brushes spark excessively , switch off the polisher immediately.
Take the polisher to a customer service workshop authorised by the
manufacturer.
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make minor changes to product design and technical specifications without prior notice unless these changes significantly affect the performance and safety of the products. The parts described / illustrated in the pages of the manual that you hold in your hands may also concern other models of the manufacturer’s product line with similar features and may not be included in the product you just acquired.
- To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.
- Always use the product with the supplied equipment. Operation of the product with non-provided equipment may cause malfunctions or even serious injury or death. The manufacturer and the importer shall not be liable for injuries and damages resulting from the use of non-conforming equipment