Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Polisher AWP158 User Manual

							Part No: AWP-158 / AWP-214 / AWP-216 / AWP-21C
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Alpha® Wet Electric
Portable Polisher
Instruction Manual
MANUAL
Version 3  
						

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TAble of CoNTeNTs
Introduction ........................................................................\
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  About symbols ........................................................................\
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safety Instructions ........................................................................\
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  for safe operation ........................................................................\
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Additional Precautions for Using the AWP-158 ...................................................... 6
  About Double Installation ........................................................................\
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  Preparation before operation  ........................................................................\
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  laws and Regulations of Noise levels ............................................................. 8
AWP-158  overview ........................................................................\
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	 Specifications ........................................................................\
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  standard Accessories ........................................................................\
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before Use ........................................................................\
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  Preparation and Inspection ........................................................................\
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  Removal Procedures ........................................................................\
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  How to Polish ........................................................................\
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Maintenance and Inspection ........................................................................\
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  How to Replace Carbon brushes  ..................................................................... 16
services and Warranty Information ....................................................................... 17
 Repair ........................................................................\
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  loaner Program  ........................................................................\
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  Need More Information  ........................................................................\
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AWP-158 schematic ........................................................................\
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AWP-158 Parts list ........................................................................\
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eC Declaration of Conformity  ........................................................................\
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Product Registration Card  ........................................................................\
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INTRoDUCTIoN
Thank you for purchasing the Alpha® Wet Polisher.  Please read this instruction manual 
thoroughly to ensure safety and correct use of the polisher.  Keep this manual in a place 
where operators can access it easily whenever necessary.
 AboUT THe syMbols
According	 to	the	 hazard	 level,	all	safety	 notes	in	this	 manual	 are	classified	 into	“DANGER”, 		
“WARNING”,	and	“CAUTION”.
		DANGER!	 Death	 or	serious	 personal	 injury	is	imminent	 when	handling	 this	
polisher incorrectly.
		WARNING!	 There	 is	a	possibility	 of	death	 or	serious	 personal	 injury	when	
handling this polisher incorrectly. 
		CAUTION!	 There	 is	a	possibility	 of	personal	 injury	or	property	 damage	when	
handling this polisher incorrectly.
Note:			 In	 some	situations,	 failing	to	observe	 WARNING	 notes	could	result	 in		seri-
ous	 personal	 injury.		Be	sure	 to	read	 and	observe	 the	safety	 notes	to	ensure	
safety and correct use of the polisher.  
eleCTRICAl  syMbols
The following show the symbols used for tool.
V     Volts
A     Amperes
Hz   Hertz
~ or a.c.  Alternating Current
n0    No load speed
…/min  Revolution or reciprocation per minute
kg   Kilograms
  Protective earth   
						

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  CAUTION!
The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenan\
ce applicable to 
this polisher.
sAfeTy INsTRUCTIoNs  
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product.
save these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Warning: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to 
reduce	the	risk	of	fire,	electric	shock,	and	personal	injury,	including	the	following.
  foR sAfe oPeRATIoN
1. Keep work area clean
	 Cluttered	areas	and	benches	invite	injuries.
2.  Consider work area environment
  Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations 
without	 GFCI	protection.		 Keep	work	areas	 well	lit.	Do	 not	 use	 the	tool	 in	presence	 of	
flammable	liquids	or	gases.
3.	 Guard	against	electric	shock
  Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. for example: pipes, radiators, ranges, 
and refrigerator enclosures; use grounded outlets. 
4.  Keep children and visitors away
  Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.  All visitors should be kept away from 
work area.  Keep out of reach of children.
5.  Tool storage
  When not in use, tools should be stored in a secure dry location. A locked storage area 
or high shelf out of children’s reach is ideal.
6.  Do not force the tool
	 It	will	do	the	job	better	and	be	safer	at	the	rate	for	which	it	was	intended.
7.  Use the right tool
	 Do	 not	force	 a	small	 tool	or	attachment	 to	do	 the	 job	of	a	heavy-duty	 tool.		Do	not	 use 	
the tool for purposes it is not designed for – (for example – do \
not use circular saw for 
cutting tree limbs or logs.)
8.  Dress properly
	 Do	 not	wear	 loose	 clothing	 or	jewelry.	 Items	such	as	these	 can	be	caught	 in	moving 	
parts.  Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. 
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9.  Use safety glasses
  Always wear safety glasses and if necessary, a face or dust mask also.
10.  Do not abuse the electrical cord
  Never carry the tool by the electrical cord or pull it to disconnect fro\
m receptacle.  Keep 
the electrical cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.   
						

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11.  secure workpiece
 Use clamps or a vise to hold workpiece rather than using your hands.
12.  Do not overreach
  Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 
13.  Maintain tools with care
  Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. follow instructions for 
lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect the electrical cord periodically and 
if damaged, have it repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords 
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease.
14.  Disconnect tools
  Disconnect the tool from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when 
changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
15.	 Remove	adjusting	keys	and	wrenches
	 Check	 to	see	 that	 keys	 and	adjusting	 wrenches	 are	removed	 from	the	tool	 before 	
turning it on.
16.  Avoid unintentional starting
	 Do	 not	carry	 a	plugged-in	 tool	with	 finger	 on	switch.	 Be	sure	 the	switch	 is	off	 when 	
plugging in.
17.  outdoor use extension cords
  When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use ou\
tdoors and 
so marked.
18.  stay alert
  Use caution and do not operate tool when you are tired or on medication.\
19.  Check for damaged parts
  before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged sho\
uld be carefully  checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. 
Check for alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and an\
y other 
conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should 
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless \
otherwise 
indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by 
authorized service center. Do not use the tool if it cannot be turned on and off by the 
switch.
20. Warning
  The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended in t\
his instruc-
tion	manual	 or	the	 catalog	 may	present	 a	risk	 of	personal	 injury	and	could	 void	the	
warranty.
21.	 Only	qualified	technicians	should	repair	this	tool
  This electric tool is manufactured in accordance with the standard safet\
y rules. only 
experts may carry out the repair of electric tools; otherwise, it may ca\
use considerable 
danger for the operator.    
						

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ADDITIONAl	PRECAUTIONS	FOR	USING	THE	 AWP-158
In addition to the general safety notes described on the preceding pages\
, please read and 
observe the following precautionary notes before using the polisher.
  DANGER!
1. Check the working voltage.
	 Be	 sure	the	voltage	 available	 at	power	 outlet	matches	 specified	 voltage	on	the	 name-
plate.		 If	the	 polisher	 is	used	 with	higher	 voltage	 than	specified,	 the	motor	 will	burnout. 		
Any	 attempts	 to	do	 so	may	 damage	 the	polisher	 or	cause	 an	accident	 or	injury.		
2.  Inspect all polishing discs.
Never use cracked, chipped or damaged polishing discs.
3.  Hold the polisher tightly at start-up.
Failure	to	do	so	may	cause	an	injury	due	to	high	impact	at	initial	start	up.
4.  stop using the polisher immediately when noticing any malfunctions or any\
     suspicious abnormal noises.
  Turn the power switch off and contact your dealer or Alpha Professional Tools for 
repair.
5.  Handle the polisher with care.
  If you accidentally drop the polisher, do not use it until checking that it is not cracked, 
deformed, or damaged in any way.
6.	 Do	not	pour	water	or	any	liquids	onto	or	inside	the	polisher. It may cause electric shocks.
7.  Do not hold the polisher in a vice.
8.  Do not touch any rotating parts.
Never  touch the polishing disc of the polisher during operation with your hands.
9.	 Do	not	leave	the	disc	while	spinning	on	the	bench,	floor	or	surface	of	your	
 workpiece. It	may	cause	an	accident	or	injury.  
						

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  WARNING!
10. Attach the backer pad and polishing disc correctly by following the proc\
edure 
in this instruction manual.
  Attaching the polishing discs incorrectly may cause an accident.
11.  observe any suspicious abnormal noises when a polishing disc is attached \
for  the	first	time	and	polisher	is	turned	ON.It	may	cause	bodily	injury	if	the	polishing	disc	flies	off.
12.  Do not touch the polishing disc while spinning.
  The polishing disc spins very fast and you may hurt  yourself.
  
13.  be careful of your surroundings when working in high places.
  When working in high places, make sure there are no people below. Do not to trap the 
power supply cord on anything or drop the polisher or any materials, otherwise, It may 
cause an accident. 
  AboUT DoUble INsUlATIoN
This polisher is designed with double insulation. Two insulations are used between the 
conductor and the outer body of the polisher.  An electric Polisher with the double insulation 
highly	 improves	 safety	from	electric	 shocks.		 Do	not	 attach	 or	replace	 unspecified	 parts	and	
do not assemble incorrectly. This may cause the  insulation to malfunction.      
						

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  PRePARATIoN befoRe oPeRATIoN
1.	 GFCI	Information.–  since the Alpha®	Wet	 Polisher	 is	designed	 with		double	 insulation,	 an	in-line	 GFCI	is	
provided as a standard accessory. f or your safety and to prevent possible electric 
shocks,	it	is	strongly	advised	to	test	the	GFCI	on	a	regular	basis.
	 Note:		 The	GFCI	 must	be	used	 for	your	 safety	 when	this	polisher	 is	
used anywhere in a damp environment,  when used with water, or 
when it is used on   metal plates, steel frames or platens.
Never attach a damaged extension cord to the polisher.  Note:  Use the appropriate extension cord as referred below.  The 
table shown below is for 115V use.  for 220V use, the maximum 
length of a cord may be twice as long as the cord for 115V. 
			lAWS	AND	REGUlATIONS	OF	NOISE	lEvElS
Please observe local laws and regulations regarding noise level in order to avoid disturbing 
surrounding 	areas. 		Install	 a	soundproof 	wall	 if	required 	to 	comply 	with 	the	 local	 laws	and	
regulations. 
Gauge/AWGMaximum length
1.25mm230 ft / 10m
2mm
245 ft / 15m
3.5mm
290 ft / 30m
  DANGER!  
						

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Handle A
(C-Handle)
Polishing Disc
Rubber	Guard
Power switch
flat Polishing Caster
  sPeCIfICATIoNs
Working Power supply ................................................ single-phase AC, 50/60 Hz
Voltage ........................................................................\
... 110V / 220V
Amperage ...................................................................... 7.8A / 3.8A
Wattage ........................................................................\
.. 800W
Motor ........................................................................\
..... single-phase
No load ........................................................................\
. 3,000 R.P.M.
Polishing Disc size ...................................................... 4”	/	100mm
Arbor  ........................................................................\
...... 5/8-11”	/	M14-2	/	M16-2
Weight ........................................................................\
... 6lbs / 2.7kg
Cord ........................................................................\
....... 10ft / 3m single-phase cable
AWP-158 oVeRVIeW   
						

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 sTANDARD ACCessoRIes
Flat Polishing CenterSide HandleCarbon BrushesGFCI
Rubber GuardWrenchesHose FittingC-Handle
befoRe Use
  DANGER!
before using the polisher, check the following items.  In particular, check items 1 to 5 before 
plugging the power supply cord into the power outlet.
1.  Check the working voltage.
–	 Be	 sure	the	voltage	 specified	 on	the	 nameplate	 is	the	 voltage	 available	 at	the	 power 	
outlet.		 If	the	 polisher 	is	 used 	with 	higher 	voltage	 than	specified, 	the	 motor 	will	 burnout. 		
Any attempts to do so may damage the polisher and/or cause an accident.
2.  Make sure the oN/off switch is off.
–  If you plug in the power supply cord without realizing that the switch is oN, the 
polisher will start and may cause an accident.
–  When the switch is slid forward, the polisher is turned oN.
–  When it is slid backward, the polisher is turned off .
–  Make sure the switch is slid backward in off position before plugging     
 the cord in the power outlet.
3.  Inspect the protective disc cover.
–  Do not remove the rubber guard.  It will protect you if the polishing disc breaks and 
against being splashed with water. 
–	 Be	sure	to	firmly	attach	the	polishing	disc	or	any	optional	accessory.
4.  Inspect the backer pad and polishing disc.