Parkside XQ310 Quick guide

Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21
D-44867 Bochum (Germany)
Validity date of the Information: 06/ 2007 · Ident.-No.: XQ 310-062007-1 / UK / IE
Before you begin reading this information, please unfold the page with the illustrations
and familiarize yourself with all functions of the tool.
GB / IE Operating and safety instructions: Page 5
OSCILLATING SANDER XQ 310
Operating and safety instructions
Oscillating SANDER

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Introduction
Intended use.............................................................................................................................. Page 6
Features .................................................................................................................... Page 6
Package contents..................................................................................................... Page 6
Technical data.......................................................................................................... Page 7
Safety instructions
Safety at the Workplace......................................................................................... Page 7
Electrical Safety ....................................................................................................... Page 7
Safety of Personnel.................................................................................................. Page 8
Carefull Handling and Use of Electrical Hand Tools............................................ Page 8
Appliance-specific Safety Instructions ................................................................... Page 9
Service...................................................................................................................... Page 9
Original ancillaries/and accessories................................................................................. Page 10
Any questions? ......................................................................................................... Page 10
Operation
Operation................................................................................................................. Page 10
Switching On and Off ............................................................................................. Page 10
Setting the oscillation speed................................................................................... Page 10
Attaching a sanding pad ........................................................................................ Page 10
Vacuuming dust........................................................................................................ Page 10
Instructions, tips and tricks....................................................................................... Page 11
Maintenance and Cleaning..................................................................... Page 11
Disposal.................................................................................................................... Page 12
Information
Service centre .......................................................................................................... Page 12
Conformity Declaration /Manufacturer ................................................................. Page 12
Table of contents

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Orbital sander XQ 310
Introduction
Before using the appliance for the first time
familiarize yourself with all functions of the
appliance and inform yourself about the
correct handling of electrical tools. Please read the
following operating instructions carefully. Retain these
instructions for future reference. Additionally, pass them
on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future
date.
Intended use
The oscillating sander is suited for dry sanding of
wood, plastics and paints. Any other use or modifi-
cation is considered improper use and involves sig-
nificant accident risks. The manufacturer declines to
accept responsibility for damage(s) arising out of
usage contrary to the instructions specified below.
The appliance is not meant for commercial use.
Features
1ON / OFF switch
2Locking button for the ON / OFF switch
3Release button
4Dust collection box
5Adapter (captive)
6Clamping bars
7Tensioning lever
8Sanding plate
9Sanding Pad
10 Oscillation speed selection
11 Grip surface
12 Reducer
Delivery contents
1 Orbital sander XQ 310
15 Sanding pads (5 x grit 60 / 120 / 180),
see Fig. F
1 Dust collection box
1 Reducer, see Fig. D
1 Operating manual
1 Warranty and Service manual
The following pictogrammes / symbols are used in these operating instructions:
Read the operating instructions! Always wear ear protection, a dust mask,
protective gloves, and safety goggles.
Always heed warning labels and
safety instructions!
Always protect the appliance from rain and moisture.
Moisture entering into an electrical appliance
increases the risk of electrical shock.
Caution - Danger of electric shock! Hazardous
voltage –danger to life! Safety class II
Explosive material!
Damaged appliances, power cables and power
plugs mean potentially fatal risks from electric shock.
Regularly check the condition of the appliance, the
power cables and the power plugs.
n0Rated idling speed Keep children and other unauthorised personnel at a
safe distance when using electrical tools.
V~Volt (AC) This symbol indicates proper behaviour!
wWatts (effective power) Dispose packaging and appliance in an
environmentally-friendly way!
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Technical Data
Nominal voltage: 230 V
~50 Hz
Nominal power: 310 W
Idle speed: n06,000 - 11,000 rpm
Idle oscillation speed: max. approx. 22,000 rpm
Oscillation circle: 2.1 mm
Sanding paper size max.: approx. 280x115mm
Protection class: II /
Information on sound levels and vibration:
A-weighted noise level.
Sound pressure level: 71 dB(A)
Sound power level: 85 dB(A)
Weighted acceleration, typical:
Hand-arm vibration: 2.149 m / s2
Safety Instructions
JImportant! When using electrical tools, the
following basic safety measures must be followed
to protect against electric shock, injuries and fire
hazards. Read and take note of these operating
instructions and the safety advice contained
therein before using the appliance, and keep
them for future reference. Not following the
instructions listed below can result in electric
shock, fire and/ or serious injuries.
Safety at the Workplace
JKeep working area clean and tidy. Ensure
good illumination of the working area. Cluttered
and poorly lit working areas can lead to accidents.
JExplosion hazard! Do not work
with the appliance in areas subject to
the risk of explosions or in areas
where flammable liquids, gases or dusts are
located. Electrical hand tools produce sparks
which could ignite the dust or vapours.
J Keep children and other unauthorised
personnel at a safe distance when
using electrical hand tools.
Should you become distracted, you could lose
control over the appliance.
Electrical Safety
Avoid life-threatening
electric shocks:
J
The power plug of the appliance must match the
power socket. Never manipulate the electrical plug.
Do not use adapter plugs together with earthing-
protected appliances. Unmodified plugs and suit-
able wall sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
JAvoid physical contact with earthed surfaces,
such as pipes, heaters, stoves and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electrical shock if
your body is earthed.
J Protect the appliance from rain and
moisture. If water or moisture enters
into an electrical appliance, the risk
of electrical shock increases.
JDo not use the power cord for purposes other
than intended, e.g. do not use the cord to carry
the appliance, for hanging it up or for pulling
the plug from the wall socket. Keep the cable
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
appliance parts. Damaged or tangled cords or
plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
JA damaged appliance, power cord
or power plug mean a risk of life-
threatening electric shock.
Check the condition of the appliance, the power
cables and the power plugs on a regular basis.
JCheck the power cord of the electric tool on
a regular basis and have it replaced by a
recognised specialist if damaged.
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JWhen working outdoors, use only extension
cords which are certified for use outdoors. The
use of an extension cable suitable for employ-
ment outdoors reduces the risk of electrical shock.
JWarning! - Never open the appliance.
Arrange for repair or component replacement
work to be carried out by the service centre or
specialists for electrical repairs.
Safety of Personnel
JAlways be alert and aware of what you are
doing. Work sensibly with an electrical hand
tool. Do not use the appliance if you are unable
to concentrate or tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. Just a simple
lapse of attention while using an electrical
hand tool is sufficient to lead to serious injuries.
JWear personal protective gear and
always wear safety goggles. De-
pending on the use of the electrical
appliance, wearing personal protective
equipment, such as dust masks, anti-slip safety
shoes, protective gloves, safety helmet, and ear
protection may reduce the risk of injuries.
JAvoid accidental start of the appliance. Ensure
the switch is in the "OFF" position before
inserting the plug into the power socket. Never
touch the ON / OFF switch while carrying
the appliance, never switch the appliance on
before connecting it to the power supply - this
may cause an accident.
JDo not overestimate yourself. Ensure you position
yourself securely and you are balanced at all
times. This allows much better control over the
appliance, especially in unexpected situations.
JWear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Wear a hair net if you
have long hair. Loose clothing and clothing that
is not tight against the body, as well as jewellery
and hair can be caught by moving parts.
JUse dust vacuuming and collecting equipment if
these can be attached to the appliance. Please
note that the vacuums used must be suitable
for this special application. The correct use of
this equipment reduces risks caused by dust.
There is a risk of fire when working with electrical
appliances that are equipped with dust bags
or which can be connected to an appropriate
appliance with a dust suction attachment! Under
unfavourable conditions, such as flying sparks,
grinding of metal or metal remnants in wood,
the wood dust in the dust bag (or in the filter
bag of a vacuum cleaner) can ignite. This can
happen especially if the wood dust has paint
particles on it or is mixed with other chemical
substances and the sanded material is hot after
extensive working. Therefore, avoid overheat-
ing both, the part which is being sanded and
the appliance, and always empty the dust bag
or the filter bag of the vacuum before work
pauses.
Carefull Handling and Use of
Electrical Hand Tools
J Do not overload the appliance. Use the correct
electrical tool for your work. With the correct
electrical tool, you will work better and more
safely within the specified performance range.
JNever use an electrical tool with a defective
switch. An electrical tool that can no longer be
switched on or off is dangerous and must be
repaired.
J Pull the plug out of the power socket before mak-
ing adjustments to the appliance, changing ac-
cessories or putting away the appliance. These
precautionary measures prevent accidental
starting of the appliance.
JStore unused electrical tools outside the reach
of children. Do not allow persons to operate
the appliance, if they are not familiar with the
use of the tool or if they have not read these
instructions. Electrical tools are dangerous if
used by inexperienced persons.
J Take good care of the appliance. Check whether
moving appliance parts are functioning correctly
and do not stick, whether parts are broken or
damaged and that the functioning of the ap-
pliance is not impaired. Have damaged parts
repaired before using the appliance. Many
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accidents are caused by poorly maintained
electrical tools.
J Use electrical tools, accessories, aids, etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions and as directed
for this special appliance type. Take considera-
tion thereby of the working conditions and the
task to be completed. The use of electrical hand
tools for purposes other than those originally
intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Appliance-specific Safety
Instructions
To avoid the risk of injury or fire as well
as health risks:
JWhen working outdoors, connect the appli-
ance via a residual current circuit-breaker with
a maximum breaking current of 30 mA.
JOnly use an extension cord certified for use
outdoors.
JSecure the workpiece firmly. Use clamps / vices
to firmly hold the workpiece. It is thus better
secured than just with your hand.
JNever support your hands next to or in front of
the device or on the surface being worked as
there is a risk of injury in the event of slipping.
JIn case of danger, immediately pull the power
plug from the socket.
JAlways run the power cord away from the
appliance to the rear.
JFire hazard due to flying sparks!
When sanding metals, there is a risk of flying
sparks. For this reason, always make certain
that no one is at risk and that no flammable
materials are located near the working area.
JmWarning! Toxic vapours! Working with
harmful / toxic dusts results in health hazards
for the person operating the appliance and for
other persons in the area.
Wear safety glasses and a dust
protection mask!
JWhen working for extended periods on wood
and, in particular, materials that produce dusts
that are hazardous to health, connect the
appliance to an appropriate external suction
device.
JEnsure sufficient ventilation when working on
plastics, paints, lacquers, etc.
JDo not soak materials or surfaces to be worked
with liquids containing solvents. Heating during
sanding can give rise to vapours that are toxic
or hazardous to health.
JAvoid sanding of lead-based paints or other
materials that are hazardous to health.
JMaterial containing asbestos may not be worked
on. Asbestos is considered a carcinogen.
JThe appliance is designed for dry surface
sanding of wood, plastic, metal and smoothing
compounds as well as painted surfaces.
JNever work on moistened materials or wet
surfaces.
JAlways hold the appliance firmly with two
hands while working (see also Fig. D, E).
JAlways switch off the appliance and allow
the sanding pad 9to come to a stop before
setting down the oscillating sander.
JAlways pull the power plug out of the socket
for all work pauses, before any work on the
appliance (e.g. changing the sanding paper)
and when not in use.
JThe appliance must always be kept clean, dry
and free of oil or lubricating greases.
JAlways stay alert! Always pay attention to
what you are doing and act with common
sense. Never use the appliance when you are
distracted or don’t feel well.
Service
JArrange for your appliance to be repaired only
by qualified specialists and only with original
spare parts. Thus, you can be certain that the
safety of your appliance is assured.
JAlways have the plug or power cord replaced
by the manufacturer of the appliance or the
manufacturer's customer service. Thus, you can
be certain that the safety of your appliance is
assured.
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Original ancillaries/and
accessories
JOnly use accessories and tools that are specified
in the operating instructions. The use of tools
and accessories other than those recommended
in the operating instructions could lead to an
increased risk of personal injury for you.
Any questions?
JYou may begin the work once you have famil-
iarised yourself with the instructions, functions
and handling of the appliance. The safest work
is possible by heeding all information and
instructions of the manufacturer.
Operation
Operation
Take note of the mains voltage! The voltage must
agree with the information on the type plate of the
appliance (appliances that are designated as 230V
can also be connected to 220V).
Switching On and Off
Switching on intermittent function:
jPress the ON/ OFF switch 1.
Switching off intermittent function:
jRelease the ON/ OFF switch 1.
Switching on continuous operation :
jPress the ON/ OFF switch 1, hold it pressed
and press the locking button 2.
Switching off continuous operation:
jPress the ON/ OFF switch 1then release it
again.
Setting the oscillation speed
You can set the desired oscillation speed as
needed with the oscillation speed selector 10 .
The required oscillation speed depends on the
material being worked and can be determined
through practical tests.
Attaching a sanding pad
m Warning! Before performing work on the
appliance, always disconnect the power.
Note: Before attaching a new sanding pad 9,
remove dust and dirt from the sanding plate 8.
1. Open the two tensioning levers 7by pushing
them up to clamp in a new sanding pad 9or
when switching the sanding pads 9for the
use with different material.
2. Slide the sanding pad 9at one end under the
clamping bar 6above the sanding plate 8
and clamp it tightly by pressing the tensioning
lever 7back down.
3. Do the same at the other end. Make certain
that the sanding pad 9rests firmly against the
sanding plate 8. See also Fig. B and C.
4. Important! To ensure that vacuuming of dust
through the sanding plate 8is guaranteed,
the holes in the sanding pad 9and the
sanding plate 8must match up.
Various materials require different grit values. You
can read which grit value is best suited for which
work in our recommendations under "Tips and tricks".
Vacuuming dust
m Warning! Fire hazard! A risk of fire exists
when working with electrical appliances that have
a dust collection box 4or can be attached to a
vacuum cleaner via an external suction adapter!
Under unfavourable conditions, such as flying
sparks, grinding of metal or metal remnants in
wood, the wood dust in the dust sack (or in the dust
bag of a vacuum cleaner) can ignite. This can
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happen especially if the wood dust has paint
particles on it or is mixed with other chemical
substances and the sanded material is hot after
extensive working. You should therefore avoid
overheating of products being sanded as well as
the appliance and always empty the dust collection
box 4or the dust bag of the vacuum cleaner
before work pauses.
Wear a dust mask!
Vacuuming dust with the dust
collection box
Attach the dust collection box
j Slide the dust collection box 4onto the
adapter 5on the rear of the appliance.
Remove the dust collection box
j Press the release button 3and pull the dust
collection box 4off the appliance.
Note: Always empty the dust collection box 4
in due time and shake any remaining dust out; this
will ensure optimal vacuum performance.
Attaching the dust removal device to an
external vacuum:
When using a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust,
slide the suction hose of an appropriate vacuum
cleaner (e.g. industrial vacuum cleaner) into the
adapter 5– see Fig. D.
Note: If necessary, use the reducer 12 and insert
it into the adapter 5.
Removing:
j Pull the hose from the adapter 5, or from the
reducer 12 , as the case might be.
Instructions, tips and tricks
jAlways hold the appliance firmly with two
hands while working (see also Fig. D, E).
jMove the oscillating sander parallel, in flat
circles or alternating between lengthwise and
side-to-side motions.
jDo not press down with the oscillating sander.
The sanding pads become clogged, which
reduces the sanding performance.
jClean the sanding pad 9occasionally with
the vacuum cleaner.
jThe removal performance and therefore the
result of your work are determined by the correct
selection of the speed and sanding pad 9grit.
jNever sand different materials with the same
sanding pad 9(e.g. wood then metal).
The following table offers some values, which are
for information only and may simplify the selection
of a sanding pad 9.
Wood Sanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of wood 40 - 240
Pre-sanding, e.g. of rough,
unplaned beams and boards
40, 60
Surface sanding 80, 100, 120
Fine sanding of hard woods 180, 240
Paints/ Lacquers Sanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of paint /
lacquer coats or base
coats such as filler and
smoothing compound
40 - 320
Sanding off paint 40, 60
Sanding off primer coats 80, 100, 120
Final sanding of base coats
before painting
180, 240, 320
Maintenance and Cleaning
m Warning! Before performing any work on
the appliance, disconnect the power plug.
jClean the appliance regularly, preferably
always immediately after use.
jDo not use any sharp objects for cleaning the
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appliance. Never permit fluids to permeate
inside the appliance.
jUse a cloth to clean the casing. Never use petrol,
solvents or cleansers that damage plastics.
A vacuum cleaner is required for thorough
cleaning of the appliance.
jVentilation openings must never be obstructed.
jRemove adhering sanding dust with a brush.
Disposal
The packaging is made from environ-
mentally-friendly material and can be
disposed off at your local recycling plant.
Do not dispose of electrical
appliances in normal house-
hold refuse!
According to European Directive 2002/96 / EC
for used electrical and electronic appliances and
its adoption into national laws, worn-out electrical
tools must be collected separately and subjected to
an environmentally friendly recycling procedure.
Your local communal or municipal authorities can
provide information on how to dispose of the worn-
out appliance.
Information
Service centre
Details of the service centre responsible for your
country are contained in the warranty documentation.
Conformity Declaration/
Manufacturer
We, Kompernaß GmbH, Burgstr. 21,
D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declare that
this product complies with the requirements of the
following EC directives:
EC machine guideline (98 / 37 / EG)
EC Low Voltage Directive
(2006 / 95 / EEG)
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
(89 / 336 / EEG), (93 / 68 / EEG)
Type / Appliance Designation:
Parkside Orbital sander XQ 310
Bochum, 30.06.2007
Hans Kompernaß
- Managing Director-
Subject to technical changes in the course of further developments.
Cleaning and Maintenance / Disposal / Information