Festool LRS 400 - Manual (Page 11)

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Compressed air orbital sander
Technical data
LRS 400
Drive Compressed-air vane motor
Operating pressure (fl ow pressure) 6 bar
Sanding shoe 400 x 80 mm
Speed 5,500 - 7,000 rpm
Working strokes 11,000 - 14,000 rpm
Sanding stroke 4 mm
Air consumption at nominal load 390 l/min
Weight 2.3 kg
The specifi ed illustrations can be found at the be-
ginning of the operating instructions.
Symbols
Warning of general danger
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear ear protection!
1 Intended use
The tools are designed for sanding wood, plastic,
composite materials, paint/varnish, fi lling mate-
rial, metal and similar materials. Materials con-
taining asbestos must not be processed.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
Warning! Before setting up, using, repair-
ing and servicing this air tool or replacing
accessory parts, you must have read and
understood all safety instructions and informa-
tion. Ignoring warning notes and instructions may
result in serious injuries.
Keep all of the attached documents and pass
on the documentation if the machine changes
ownership.
Keep your place of work tidy. a. Untidiness in
working areas increases the risk of an accident.
Please take your surroundings into considera-
b.
tion. Do not leave pneumatic tools out in the
rain. Keep work area well lit.
Never use pneumatic tools in the vicinity of
fl ammable liquids or gases.
Keep away from children.
c. Do not allow others
to touch the pneumatic tool or the compressed-
air hose.
Keep others away from your work area.
Store your pneumatic tools safely.
d. Unused
pneumatic tools should be stored in a dry, in-
accessible or locked location, out of the reach
of children.
Use the correct pneumatic tool.
e. Do not use the
pneumatic tool for purposes for which it was
not intended.
Wear suitable work clothes.
f. Do not wear loose
fi tting clothing or jewellery. They can get en-
tangled in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are rec-
ommended for outdoor work. Long hair should
be protected with a hair net.
Wear safety goggles.
g. You should also wear a
face mask for work which produces dust.
Connect a dust extractor.
h. Make sure that avail-
able dust extraction equipment is connected
and used correctly.
Observe the regional safety regulations for
hazardous dusts and vapours.
Operate and service the air tool as described
in the recommendations included in these
instructions and use accessories and attach-
ments from Festool to minimise the release of
dust and vapours into the atmosphere.
In dusty environments, make sure that the dis-
sipation of exhaust air does not disturb the dust.
Do not use the compressed-air hose for pur-
i.
poses for which it was not intended. Never
carry the pneumatic tool by the compressed-
air hose.
Protect the compressed-air hose from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
Never direct the air fl ow towards yourself or
other persons.
Secure the workpiece.
j. Use clamping devices
or a vice to hold the workpiece fi rmly.
These clamp the workpiece more securely
than with hands and also allow both hands to
be free to operate the pneumatic tool.
Avoid abnormal postures.
k. Maintain a safe
stance and keep your balance at all times.
Take care of your tools.
l. Keep your tools clean
and sharp for safe and effi cient work. Fol-
low the maintenance instructions and tips on
changing tools. Check the compressed-air
hose regularly and if it becomes damaged,
have it replaced by an approved specialist.
Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
Disconnect the compressed-air hose from
m.
the compressed-air supply. If the pneumatic