MANUAL Alpha® Pneumatic Air Polisher Instruction Manual Part No: AIR-658 For repair information call: Headquarters, Oakland, NJ — (800) 648-7229 Factory Service and Training Center, Las Vegas, NV — (888) 292-5742 Due to specially designed components this machine must be serviced only with genuine ALPHA® parts. 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3 About the Symbols .......................................................................................... 3 Safety Instructions for Power Tools ................................................................. 3 Recommended Accessories ............................................................................ 6 Special Feature ..........................................
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Alpha® Air Polisher. This polisher is the workhorse of a complete polishing system. A wide range of accessories help you perform many different tasks. This tool lets you grind, shape, bevel, contour and polish all kinds of granite and marble. You can easily change from one type of disc to another in just a matter of seconds.
~ or a.c. Alternating Current n0 No load speed …/min Revolution or reciprocation per minute kg Kilograms Protective Earth SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS 4 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards particular to this tool. 2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Keep work areas as dry as possible.
10. ALWAYS SECURE WORK PIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12. DISCONNECT TOOLS WHEN NOT IN USE. Always disconnect tool before servicing; when changing accessories such as grinding wheels, backer pads, etc. 13. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 14.
RECOMMENDED ALPHA® ACCESSORIES Ceramica EX flexible diamond polishing discs, waterproof Sandpaper discs, Hook and Loop Backed Felt Wheels, Core Drill Bits, Twistouch Turbo and Profilers. SPECIAL FEATURE The Alpha® Air Polisher was designed with human engineering for operator comfort. It comes equipped with a silencer which reduces the level of noise as well as guiding the cold exhaust air away from an operator during the polishing process.
MODEL AIR-658 PART NAMES Adjustable Water Valve Rubber Body cover Internal Water Line Adjustable Air Valve 10 ft Air Hose Reversible Handle Rubber Splash Guard 10 ft Water Hose TOOL SET-UP INFORMATION Unpack the tool carefully and study the helpful hints and warnings contained in this manual. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the features of the tool. Be sure to fill out the registration card enclosed, and mail it back to the distribution center today.
• • • • Each tool requires: 87 PSI (0.6Mpa / 6 bars); however the range of 85-90 PSI is acceptable. (6 kg / cm2) of air pressure and 15 CFM (420 l / min.) of air flow. We suggest a minimum of 5 HP air compressor with a holding tank of 50 cubic feet (1,400 l) capacity for one tool. Air hose fitting is 1/4” BSPP The use of heavy duty 3/8” (10mm) hose is suggested for all lines.
AIR VALVE LEVER The valve lever controls the flow of air through the tool. It has two positions- ON or OFF. Run the tool at the recommended range of 85-90 PSI, with the lever pointing to the ON position. This will produce 3,500 RPM. Do not try to vary the speed. The tool works best at full throttle only. Do not attempt to exceed the recommended speed by excess pressure. WATER CONTROL VALVE This valve lets you adjust the flow of water through the spindle.
SPLASH / SAFETY GUARD For operator comfort and safety, a splash guard has been provided. The guard should remain in place for all grinding and polishing operations. C-SHAPE HANDLE / REVERSIBLE SIDE HANDLE The C-Shape handle: During use with Alpha® Core Bits and Alpha® Profilers, use of the “C-Shape” handle is recommended. C-Shape handle will allow operator to have more control and ease of operation during these applications.
ACCESSORIES AND FACTORY SERVICE All the accessories can be purchased at a local distributor in your area. For more information concerning Alpha® Air Polisher and factory service, please contact the Alpha® distribution centers listed below. COMPANY HEADQUARTERS: Alpha Professional Tools® 103 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Telephone Number: 201-337-3343 Toll-Free Number: 800-648-7229 FACTORY SERVICE AND TRAINING CENTER: 3625 W. Teco Ave.
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