Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Polisher AIR680 ver 2 User Manual

Part No: AIR-680
Version 2
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Alpha® Pneumatic
Air Polisher
Instruction Manual
MANUAL  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................\
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About the Symbols ....................................................................3
Safety Instructions for Power Tools ...........................................4
AIR-680 Overview .....................................................................6
Specifications ........................................................................\
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Equipment Included...

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 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 natural stone 
and man-made materials. You can easily change from one type of 
disc to another in just a matter of seconds. The tool is used with 
water	to	help	 you	get	the	best	 possible	 finish,	to	reduce	 the	health	
risks of dust, and...

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS 
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.	 	 Do	not	 use	 tool	in	presence	 of	flammable	 liquids	or	
gases.  Keep the area well lit. 
4. KEEP	CHILDREN	 AND	VISITORS	 AWAY.		All	visitors...

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work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially 
designed	to	filter	out	microscopic	particles.	 	 	          
To familiarize with the risks associated with a material, consult with your 
employer, manufacturer/supplier and government agencies regarding the 
hazards of the materials and their recommendations to protect yourself.  
    10. DON’T	ABUSE	 WATER	 SUPPLY 	HOSE.		 Don’t	carry	tool	by	supply	
hose	or	expose	to	traffic	areas	where	it	can	be	crushed.	
11. ALWAYS SECURE...

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AIR-680 OVERVIEW
Reversible Handle
15 ft Air Hose
15 ft Water Hose
Adjustable Air Valve
Adjustable Water Valve
Rubber Body Cover
Internal Water
LineOil Port
Screw
Exhaust Hose With Clamp
SPECIFICATIONS
 Air Pressure ..................................................85 PSI
  Air Consumption..........................................15 CFM
	 No	Load	RPM..................................................4,000          
 Weight .................................................2.64lbs/1.2kg
  Air Inlet...

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 EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
	 Air	hose	(15	ft	/	4.5m).........................................1pc
	 Water	hose	(15	ft	/	4.5m) ...................................1pc
	 Side	Handle	(reversible).....................................1pc          
	 Double	End	Wrench	(19mm/22mm) ...................1pc
	 Rust	Inhibitor	Oil	(8oz	/	237ml)	(AIR-008) ..........1pc
	 Screw	(w/	O-Ring	Seal	for	Oil	Port)  ...................1pc
  Exhaust Hose With Clamp .................................1pc 
 
 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...

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 CONNECTION FITTINGS
The	air	and	 water	 hose	fittings	 on	the	 back	 of	this	 tool	 are	BSPP 	
(British	 standard	 parallel	pipe	or	“G”	 thread).	 These	fittings	 have	
parallel	 threads	 and	seal	 off	on	 the	 flat	surface	 on	the	 bottom	 of	
the	thread.	 This	type	 of	fitting	 is	usually	 supplied	 with	an	“O”ring	 or	
sealing ring which we replaced with the silencer.
Parallel ThreadTapered Thread NPT   

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Trying	to	convert	 either	fitting	to	an	 American	 standard	pipe	thread	
(NPT),	 which	is	tapered,	 will	crack	 the	Endcase	 and	is	not	 covered	
under warranty.
 AIR PRESSURE AND VOLUME
The recommended air pressure for this tool is 85 PSI. The most 
important factor in running this tool is the volume of air being sup-
plied to the tool. The volume is the air consumption needed to run 
this tool at a constant speed under light downward hand pressure. 
The	 volume	 is	measured	 in	CFM	 (cubic	 foot	per...

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When	you	remove	 the	screw	 (658-91)	 without	disconnecting	 the	
air supply, compressed air will start leaking out and push the screw 
while removing. When installing the oil port screw, install until the 
O-ring and screw head make contact with the Endcase. 
Warning: Over tightening of the oil port screw can strip the 
screw and/or internal thread of the Endcase.
 HOW TO ADD THE RUST INHIBITOR OIL
1. Disconnect	the	tool	from	your	air	supply.
2. Remove	the	screw	(Part	No.	658-91)	using	
a #1 phillips...