3M ELITE SERIES Instruction Manual
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RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER ELITE SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL
127 mm (5 in.) and 152 mm (6 in.)
12,000 RPM
Important Safety Information
Please read understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of this tool.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Intended Use
This pneumatic tool is intended for use in industrial locations, and used only by skilled, trained professionals in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
This pneumatic tool is designed to be used with a disc pad and appropriate abrasive for sanding metals, wood, stone, plastics and other materials. It should only
be used for such sanding applications and within marked capacity and ratings. Only accessories specifically recommended by 3M should be used with this tool.
Use in any other manner or with other accessories could lead to unsafe operating conditions.
Do not operate tool in water or in an excessively wet application.
Do not use disc pads that have a Max RPM less than the tool Max RPM rating. Never use disc pads that have a weight and/or size different than what the tool was
specifically designed for.
Summary of device labels containing safety information
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Description
WARNING: Refer to Instruction Manual
Always operate at 90 PSIG / 6.2 bar max
Maximum Pneumatic Inlet Pressure
12,000 RPM
Maximum Rotational Speed
Hand / Wrist / Arm injury can occur with prolonged exposure to vibration
Vibration Safety Note
Explanation of Signal Word Consequences
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious
injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risks associated with impact from abrasive product, pad, or tool breakup, sharp edges, hazardous pressure, rupture, vibration and noise:
• Read,understandandfollowthesafetyinformationcontainedintheseinstructionspriortotheuseofthistool.Retaintheseinstructionsforfuturereference.
• Onlypersonnelwhoareproperlytrainedshouldbeallowedtoservicethistool.
• Practicesafetyrequirements.Workalert,haveproperattire,anddonotoperatetoolsundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Operatorsandotherpersonnelmustalwayswearprotectionforeyes,ears,andrespiratoryprotectionwhenintheworkareaorwhileoperatingthis
product. Follow your employer’s safety policy for PPE’s and/or ANSI Z87.1 or local/national standards for eyewear and other personal protective equipment
requirements.
• Wearprotectiveapparel,takingintoconsiderationthetypeofworkbeingdone.
• Onoverheadwork,wearasafetyhelmet.
• Neverexceedmarkedmaximuminputpressure(90psi/.62Mpa/6.2Bars).
• Propereyeprotectionmustbewornatalltimes.
• Toolisnottobeoperatedinthepresenceofbystanders.
• Ifyounoticeanyabnormalnoiseorvibrationwhenoperatingthetool,immediatelydiscontinueitsuseandinspectforwornordamagedcomponents.Correct
or replace the suspect component. If abnormal noise or vibration still exists, return the tool to 3M for repair or replacement. Refer to warranty instructions.
• Donotmodifythissanderorpolisher.Modificationsmayreducetheeffectivenessofsafetymeasuresandincreasetheriskstotheoperator.
• Neveroperatethistoolwithoutallsafetyfeaturesinplaceandinproperworkingorder.
• Neverover-rideordisablethesafetyfeaturesofthestart-stopcontrolsuchthatitisintheonposition.
• Makesurethetoolisdisconnectedfromitsairsourcebeforeservicing,inspecting,maintaining,cleaning,andbeforechangingabrasiveproduct.
• Priortouse,inspectabrasiveproductandaccessoriesforpossibledamage.Ifdamaged,replacewithnewabrasiveproductandaccessoriesavailablefrom3M.
• Onlyuseaccessoriessuppliedorrecommendedby3M.
• Neverallowthistooltobeusedbychildrenorotheruntrainedpeople.
• Donotleaveanunattendedtoolconnectedtoairsource.
• Immediatelydiscontinueuseoftoolifitsnoisereductionmufflersystemhasbeendamagedorisotherwisenotfunctioningproperly.Havetoolrepairedbefore
placing back into use.
To reduce the risks associated with vibration:
• Ifanyphysicalhand/wristdiscomfortisexperienced,workshouldbestoppedpromptlytoseekmedicalattention.Hand,wristandarminjurymayresultfrom
repetitive work, motion and overexposure to vibration.
To reduce the risks associated with loud noise:
• Unprotectedexposuretohighnoiselevelscancausepermanent,disabling,hearinglossandotherproblemssuchastinnitus(ringing,buzzing,whistlingor
hummingintheears).
• Alwayswearhearingprotectionwhileoperatingthistool.Followyouremployer’ssafetypolicyorlocal/nationalstandardsforpersonalprotectiveequipment
requirements.
To reduce the risks associated with fire or explosion:
• Donotoperatethetoolinexplosiveatmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammableliquids,gases,ordust.Theabrasivesareabletocreatesparkswhen
workingmaterial,resultingintheignitionoftheflammabledustorfumes.
• RefertoMSDSofmaterialbeingworkedastopotentialforcreatingfireorexplosionhazard.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous dust ingestion or eye/skin exposure:
• Dustsandfumesgeneratedwhenusingsandersandpolisherscancauseillhealth(forexample:cancer,birthdefects,asthmaand/ordermatitis);risk
assessment of these hazards and implementation of appropriate controls of is essential.
• Riskassessmentshouldincludedustcreatedbytheuseofthetoolandthepotentialfordisturbingexistingdust.
• Operateandmaintainthesanderorpolisherasrecommendedintheseinstructions,tominimisedustorfumeemissions.
• Directtheexhaustsoastominimisedisturbanceofdustinadustfilledenvironment.
• Wheredustsorfumesarecreated,thepriorityshallbetocontrolthematthepointofemission.
• Allintegralfeaturesoraccessoriesforthecollection,extractionorsuppressionofairbornedustorfumesshouldbecorrectlyusedandmaintainedin
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Select,maintainandreplacetheconsumable/insertedtoolasrecommendedintheseinstructions,topreventanunnecessaryincreaseindustorfumes.
• Userespiratoryprotectionasinstructedbyyouremployerandasrequiredbyoccupationalhealthandsafetyregulations.
• Useappropriaterespiratoryandskinprotection,orlocalexhaustasstatedintheMSDSofthematerialbeingworkedon.
To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage:
• Donotallowthistooltocomeintocontactwithelectricalpowersourcesasthetoolisnotinsulatedagainstelectricalshock.
CAUTION
To reduce the risks associated with skin abrasion, burns, cuts, or entrapment:
• Keephands,hair,andclothingawayfromtherotatingpartofthetool.
• Wearsuitableprotectivegloveswhileoperatingtool.
• Donottouchtherotatingpartsduringoperationforanyreason.
• Donotforcetooloruseexcessiveforcewhenusingtool.
To reduce the risks associated with whipping or hazardous pressure-rupture:
• Wheneveruniversaltwistcouplings(clawcouplings)areused,lockpinsshallbeinstalledandwhipchecksafetycablesshallbeusedtosafeguardagainst
possible hose to tool and hose to hose connection failure.
• Ensuresupplyhoseisoilresistantandisproperlyratedforrequiredworkingpressure.
• Donotusetoolswithlooseordamagedairhosesorfittings.
• Beawarethatincorrectlyinstalledhosesandfittingsmightunexpectedlycomelooseatanytimeandcreateawhipping/impacthazard.
To reduce the risks associated with fly off of abrasive product or parts:
• Usecareinattachingabrasiveproductandpad;followingtheinstructionstoensurethattheyaresecurelyattachedtothetoolbeforeuse.
• Neverfreespeedthetoolorotherwiseallowittobestartedunintentionally.
• Neverpointthisproductinthedirectionofyourselforanotherperson,orstarttoolunintentionally.
• Neverover-tightenaccessoryfasteners.