APA 20998 ML Polishing Machine Instruction Manual

August 22, 2024
APA

APA 20998 ML Polishing Machine

WARNING
Please read the operating instructions carefully prior to use and observe all safety instructions! Not observing such may lead to personal injury, damage to the device or to your property! Store the original packaging, the receipt and these instructions so that they may be consulted at a later date! When passing on the product, please include these operating instructions as well. Please check the contents of package for integrity and completeness prior to use!

PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

The polishing machine is designed only for waxing and polishing the paintwork of cars, boats, caravans and mobile homes.
This device is not designed to be used by children or persons with limited mental abilities or without experience and/or lack of required specialist knowledge. Keep children away from the device.
The device is not designated for commercial use.
Utilisation according to the intended purpose also includes the observance of all information in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of the safety instructions. Any other utilisation is considered to be contrary to the intended purpose and may lead to material damage or personal injuries. EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

  • 1 x Polishing machine
  • 1 x Polishing hood
  • 2 x Allen screw
  • 1 x Pair of replacement carbon brushes
  • 1 x Polishing plate
  • 1 x Handle
  • 1 x Allen key
  • 1 x Operating instructions

SPECIFICATIONS

Input voltage: 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Performance: 1200 W
Idle revolutions: 500 – 3300 U/min

Length of connection cable: approx. 2.00 m
Diameter of polishing plate : approx. 180 mm
Dimensions: approx. 365 x 180 x 170 [mm] Weight: 3.00 kg

Sound pressure level LpA: 95 dB(A)
Hand/arm vibration ah,P = 8.23 m/s2
K = 1.5 m/s2
Noise output level KpA: 3 dB(A)
LwA: 106 dB(A)
KwA: 3 dB(A)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • The warning triangle sign indicates all instructions which are important for safety. Always follow these otherwise you could injure yourself or damage the device.
  • Children may not play with the device.
  • Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision.
  • Do not treat packaging material carelessly.This may become a dangerous plaything for a child!
  • **** Only use this product for its designated purpose!
  • Do not manipulate or disassemble the device!
  • For your own safety, only use accessories and spare parts that are stated in these instructions or that are recommended by the manufacturer!
  • Do not use the device if it is damaged.
  • Clean the device after each use.
  • Do not overload the device.
  • Do not expose the polishing machine to rain or wet conditions. The ingress of water into a power tool will increase the risk of an electrical shock.
  • If using the polishing hood, do not allow parts of the polishing hood to come loose, especially the fixing cords. Hide or shorten the fixing cords. Loose, rotating parts may catch your fingers or, for example, get caught in door handles.
  • Work very carefully around corners and sharp edges. The rotating tool may bounce off or get trapped. This will lead to a loss of control and may result in injuries.
  • Always pull the plug before changing accessories or attachments.
  • Wear goggles.
  • Wear ear defenders.
  • Wearing personal protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-slip safety shoes, or hard hat, according to the type of polishing machine and the usage, will reduce the risk of injuries.
  • Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves well away from moving parts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

  1. Revolution setting

  2. Spindle lock

  3. Power cable

  4. Safety button

  5. Main switch

  6. Threaded hole

  7. Threaded spindle

  8. Handle

  9. Polishing plate

  10. Allen key

  11. Polishing hood

  12. Allen screws with spring washer and washer

  13. Spare motor carbon brushes

PRIOR TO STARTING UP

MOUNTING THE POLISHING PLATE
Make sure that the plug has been removed from the power socket. Place the polishing plate (Position 9 in the overview) onto the threaded spindle (Position 7 in the overview) of the polishing machine. Figure 2. Screw the threaded bush of the polishing plate clockwise onto the threaded spindle. Press the spindle lock (Position 2 in the overview) into position and tighten the polishing plate Figure 3.

INSTALLING THE HANDLE
Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the socket. Put the handlebar (position 8 in the overview) on the gearbox housing and insert the Allen screws with washers and lock washers (position 12 in the overview) into the threaded holes (position 6 in the overview), Figure 4. Align the handlebar and then tighten the screws with the Allen key (position 10 in the overview).

MOUNTING THE POLISHING HOOD

Make sure that the plug has been removed from the socket before you attach or remove a polishing hood. Unintentional activation of the device may result in injuries or damages to the device or vehicle.

Pull the polishing bonnet (position 11 in the overview) over the polishing plate (position 9 in the overview). Make sure that the polishing plate and the polishing bonnet are free of impurities.

Only use clean and undamaged polishing hoods and plates. Contamination or cracks may damage the paintwork.

Align the polishing hood centrally on the polishing plate. Hide or shorten the fixing cords.

Loose, rotating parts may catch your fingers or, for example, get caught in door

POLISHING

Carefully clean the surface you wish to polish. The surface must be completely dry before polishing. Only use polishing and waxing products designed for use with polishing machines. Observe the instructions for the care products being used. Heavily weathered paintwork may require special pre-treatment. For information, inquire at the specialist dealership.

APPLYING THE POLISHING MEDIUM TO THE POLISHING HOOD

Apply the care product evenly up to the edges of the polishing hood. A continuous, thin coating must be ensured.

Applying excess care product will not improve the results; it will just make it more difficult to remove.
Polishing too long on the same spot may damage the varnish.
Do not polish the vehicle in full sunlight or in very high temperatures.

APPLYING THE POLISHING MEDIUM TO THE PAINTWORK

Apply the care product only to painted surfaces, never to plastic parts or rubber seals. Dab the care product with the polishing bonnet on several spots of the surface to be treated. Set the speed to the lowest setting with the setting wheel (position 1 in the overview). Hold the appliance firmly with both hands. Place the appliance with the polishing bonnet on the surface to be worked on. Switch on the appliance by pressing the safety button (position 4 in the overview) and then by pressing the main switch (position 5 in the overview). This combination prevents the appliance from being switched on accidentally. The main switch must be kept pressed during operation. To switch off the unit, release the main switch.
Pass the device evenly over the paintwork. Do not put pressure on the device. The work is carried out by the rotation process, not the pressure on the paintwork. First treat the large, flat surfaces such as bonnet, root and boot lid. Then move on to smaller areas, such as doors and wings. For areas that cannot be reached using the polishing machine, remove the polishing hood and polish by hand.

POLISHING THE PAINTWORK

After you have applied and worked in the care product, it must be removed and the paintwork must be polished. Depending on manufacturer/type, the applied polishing agent must be completely dry. Now completely remove the care product by polishing the paintwork with the terrycloth hood in the same order in which you applied the polish. Set the appropriate revolutions for your care product.

Set the revolutions back to the lowest level every time you switch the device off. This prevents accidents when switching back on again.

Always polish only with the entire surface of the polishing disc, never with the edge or rim. This wears out the polishing bonnet and damages the lacquer.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Clean the polishing machine after each use. Pay particular attention to ensure the ventilations slots are clean. To do this, use a dry, soft cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents. Never allow liquids to get into the device. You can use compressed air at a low-pressure to blow-out the device.
The polishing hood can be washed by hand in warm water. Leave the polishing hood to air dry.
Store the polishing machine without the hood. Position the polishing machine in such a way that the polishing plate is not distorted. Do not place other objects on the polishing plate.

The carbon brushes may only be replaced after the guarantee has expired and this may only be carried out by a specialist electrical company

NOTES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of electrical devices with the household waste! Electrical and electronic scrap must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner for recycling. Please contact your community or city administration regarding disposal options for electrical and electronic scrap.

OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

20980 Polishing hoods, towelling, diameter 180 mm
20981 Polishing hoods, wool, diameter 180 mm
20994 Polishing pads, diameter 180 mm
20997 Polishing sponge, soft, thickness 50 mm, diameter 180 mm

CONTACT INFORMATION

EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal, Germany

Declaration of Conformity

We herewith confirm that the appliance as detailed below complies with the mentioned directives.

  1. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU
    Amtsblatt EU L96/79-106 (29.03.2014)

  2. Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
    Amtsblatt EU L96/357-374 (29.03.2014)

  3. Maschinery Directive 2006/42/EG

  4. Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
    2011/65/EC: Amtsblatt EU L 174/88-110 (01.07.2011 )

harmonised EN- Standards

The article complies with the standards as mentioned below which are necessary to obtain the CE-symbol:

  1. zu 1. EN 55014-1:2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
    EN 55014-2:2015
    EN 61000-3-2:2014
    EN 61000-3-3:2013

  2. zu 2.

  3. zu3. EN60745-1:2009+A11 :2010
    EN 60745-2-3:2011+A2:2013+A11 :2014+A12:2014+A13:2015

  4. zu4. EN 50581:2012

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

EALGmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
D – 42115 Wuppertal
Tel.: +49 (0) 202 42 92 83 -0
F.’.?X: +49 (0) 202 2 65 57 98
Signature:
EAL GmbH, Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107, D – 42115 Wuppertal
+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
info@eal-vertrieb.com
www.eal-vertrieb.com

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