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Model 5557

8" Geared Dual Action Sander

IMPORTANT

Form # Z544

Date 4-99/A

Read these instructions carefully before installing,operating, servicing or repairing this tool. Keep these instructions in a safe accessible place.

 

SAFETY MESSAGES

1

A WARNING

 

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Operator Instructions

 

PersonalSafety Equipment

1

0

Always Read Instructions Before

 

Use - Safety Glasses

YES

Using PowerTools

 

Use - Safety Gloves

 

 

@ Always Wear Safety Goggles

Foreseen Use

Use -Safety Boots

 

 

@ Wear HearingProtection

Work Stations

Use - BreathingMasks

 

 

Putting Into Service

 

 

Ah

Avoid ProlongedExposure

Operating

Use - Ear Protectors

-

 

 

To

 

-

 

 

Dismantlingand Assembly.

YES

 

 

 

Vibration

 

 

 

Safety rules when using a 5557 Sander

- Do not use as a grinder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

andeasilyaccessibleso that the air supply to the tool can

-

Do not use polystyrene pads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be shut off in an emergency.

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Use accessories rated above 850 RPM.

 

 

 

 

- Check hose and fittings regularly for wear.

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Prolongedexposure to vibration may cause Injury.

 

 

-

Take care against entanglement of the moving parts of

-

Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthis tool.AH operatorsmust

 

 

the tool with clothing, hair, ties, cleaning rags, rings,

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be fully Wried in its useandawareof these safety rules.

 

 

jewelry, watches, bracelets, etc.This couldcausethe body

DOnot exceedthe maximum working air pressure.

 

 

 

or parts of the body to be drawn towards and in contact

-

Use personal protectionequipment as recommended.

 

 

with the moving parts of the tool and could be very

- Use compressed air only at the recommended

 

 

 

 

dangerous.

 

 

conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- It is expected that users will adopt safe working practices

- If the tool appears to malfunction, remove from use

 

 

andobserve alllocal, regionalor countrylegalrequirements

 

immediately and arrange for service and repair. If it is not

 

-

when installing, usingor maintaining the tool.

 

practicalto remove tool from service, then shut off the air

 

Take care that the exhaust air does not point towards any

 

supply to the tool and write or have written a warning

 

 

other person or material or substance that could be

 

note and attach it to the tool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contaminatedby oil droplets.When first lubricating a tool

- If tool is to be used with a balancer of other suspension

 

 

or if the tool exhaust has a high oil content, do not allow

 

device, ensure that the tool is firmly attached to the

 

-

the exhaustair to come near very hot surfaces or flames.

 

suspension/supportdevice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never lay the tool down until the working attachment has

- When operating the tool, always keep the body and

 

 

stopped moving.

 

 

particularly the handsaway from the workingattachment

 

- When the tool is not in use, shut off the air supply and

 

fixed to the tool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

press throttle trigger/lever to drain the supply line. If the

- The tool is not electricallyinsulated. Never use the tool if

 

 

tool is not to be used for a period of time. first lubricate,

 

there is any chance of coming into contact with live

 

 

disconnectfrom air supply andstoreina dry averageroom

 

electricity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature environment.

- Always when using the toot, adopt a firm footing and/or

 

- If the tool is passed from one user to a new or inexperi-

 

position and grip the tool sufficiently only to overcome

 

 

enced user, make sure these instructions are available to

 

any reaction forces that may result from the tool doing

 

 

be passedwith the tool.

 

work. Do not overgrip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Do not remove any manufacturer fitted safety devices

- Useonly correctspare partsfor maintenance and repair.

 

 

where fitted, i.e.,

wheel guards, safety trigger, speed

 

Do not improvise or make temporary repairs. Major

 

 

governors, etc.

 

 

servicing and repairs should only be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

carriedout bv cersons trainedto do so. 7-

- Do notlock, tape, wire, etc. the'On1Off1

 

All Pipe And Fittings

 

 

Take Alf From Top

 

 

 

 

 

valve in 'On'position. The throttle

 

Should Be 112' Of Large

 

 

 

trigger1lever, etc. must always be free

 

 

with Sufficient Capacity

 

 

 

to return to the 'Off'position when

 

 

 

 

 

released.

 

 

To Maintain Recommended

 

 

 

 

 

Working Pressure At

 

 

- Always shut off the airsupplyto the tool

 

 

 

 

 

 

EachTool Oullel

 

EasyTo Reach And Air Tool

 

and press the 'On/Off'valvetoexhaust

 

 

 

 

 

 

OperalaShut Off Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the air from the feed hose before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fitting, removing or adjusting the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

working attachment fitted to the tool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Before usingthe tool, makesure that a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shut off device has been fitted to the

 

Recommended Air Supply System

Figure 1

 

supply line and the position is known

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sioux Tools 5557 manual GgB

5557 specifications

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