VARO PowerPlus POWXQ5271 User manual

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1APPLICATION ................................................................................3
2DESCRIPTION ................................................................................3
3PACKAGE CONTENT LIST............................................................3
4SYMBOLS.......................................................................................3
5GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS.........................4
5.1 Working area..........................................................................................................4
5.2 Electrical safety .....................................................................................................4
5.3 Personal safety......................................................................................................4
5.4 Power tool use and care........................................................................................5
5.5 Service....................................................................................................................5
6MACHINE-SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS..................................5
7ASSEMBLY.....................................................................................6
7.1 Battery charging....................................................................................................6
7.2 Charging indication...............................................................................................6
7.3 To install or remove the battery pack...................................................................6
7.3.1 To remove the battery (Fig. 3)..................................................................................6
7.3.2 to install the battery (Fig. 4)......................................................................................6
7.4 Changing the Tool .................................................................................................7
7.4.1 Selecting the Application Tool/Accessory.................................................................7
7.4.2 Mounting/Replacing the Application Tool/ Accessory (Fig. 5)...................................8
7.4.3 Mounting/Replacing a Sanding Sheet on the Sanding Plate.....................................8
8OPERATION....................................................................................8
8.1 Switching ON/OFF .................................................................................................8
8.2 Adjusting the frequency........................................................................................8
8.3 Working Advice......................................................................................................8
8.3.1 Sawing.....................................................................................................................8
8.3.2 Separating...............................................................................................................9
8.3.3 Sanding...................................................................................................................9
8.3.4 Scraping..................................................................................................................9
9CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................9

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10 TECHNICAL DETAILS....................................................................9
11 NOISE............................................................................................10
12 WARRANTY..................................................................................10
13 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................11
14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................11

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12V LI-ION MULTI-USE TOOL
POWXQ5271
1 APPLICATION
Depending on which accessory mounted this power tool is intended for dry sanding small
areas and for sawing, scraping polishing, rasping, cutting and separating.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION
1. Battery unlocking button
2. Battery
3. Oscillation frequency controller
4. On/Off switch
5. Vent holes
6. Clamping bolt with washer
7. Allen key
8. Plunge cut saw blade
9. Segment saw blade with recess
10. Segment saw blade flat
11. Shovel blade
12. Carbide grinding blade
13. Sanding plate
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packing and package inserts (if included).
Check that the package contents are complete.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
Keep the packing materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose it
into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING: Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1 x 12V Li-Ion Multi-use tool
1 x 12V Li-Ion battery
1 x Allen key
1 x Sanding plate
10 x Sanding sheets
2 x grain 100
4 x grain 120
2 x grain 240
2 x grain 60
1 x Plunge saw blade
1 x Scraper
2 x Segmented saw blades
1 x Grinding blade
1 x user’s manual
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Denotes risk of personal injury
or damage to the tool.
Wear hearing protection.

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Read manual before use
Wear eye protection.
In accordance with essential
requirements of the European
directive(s)
Wear a mask In dusty
conditions
Class II - The machine is
double insulated; Earthing
wire is therefore not
necessary.
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions
for future reference. The term "power tool" in the safety warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.
5.1 Working area
Keep working area clean and well lit. Untidy and dark areas can lead to accidents.
Do not operate power tools in potentially explosive surroundings, for example, in the
presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders at a distance when operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control of it.
5.2 Electrical safety
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will
increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use.
Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of an electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected
by a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of an electric shock.
5.3 Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed
will reduce the risk of personal injury.

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Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the
switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become
entangled in the moving parts.
If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure
that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what
you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people
who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any
other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power
tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool
in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 MACHINE-SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
Use the machine only for dry sanding. Penetration of water into the machine increases the
risk of an electric shock.
Keep hands away from the sawing range. Do not reach under the workpiece. Contact with
the saw blade can lead to injuries.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the
local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric
shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes
property damage or may cause an electric shock.
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a
secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held
more secure than by hand.

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Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are particularly dangerous. Dust from light
alloys can burn or explode.
Avoid unintentional switching on. Ensure the On/Off switch is in the off position before
inserting battery pack. Carrying the power tool with your finger on the On/Off switch or
inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting. Protect the battery against heat, e.g.,
also against continuous sun irradiation and fire. There is danger of explosion.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Provide for
fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the
respiratory system.
When the battery is defective, liquid can escape and come into contact with adjacent
components. Check any parts concerned. Clean such parts or replace them, if required.
Use the battery only in conjunction with your power tool. This measure alone protects the
battery against dangerous overload.
Wear protective gloves when changing application tools/accessories.
Application tools/ accessories become hot after prolonged usage.
Do not scrape wetted materials (e. g. wallpaper) or on moist surfaces. Penetration of water
into the machine increases the risk of an electric shock.
Do not treat the surface to be worked with solvent-containing fluids. Materials being
warmed up by the scraping can cause toxic vapours to develop.
Exercise extreme caution when handling the scraper. The accessory is very sharp; danger
of injury.
7 ASSEMBLY
7.1 Battery charging
Use only the battery charger supplied with your tool. Only these battery chargers are matched
to the lithium ion battery of your power tool.
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full capacity of
the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before
using your power tool for the first time. The lithium ion battery can be
charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the
charging procedure does not damage the battery.
7.2 Charging indication
The charger has two LED light (red and green). The green one is the power indicator. When
the charger is plugged in, this will light up. (Fig. 1)
Push the battery pack to make sure the contacts on the battery pack engage properly in the
charger. When properly connected, the green and red light is lit continuously, this means the
battery is charging. When the battery is fully loaded, the green light is continuously lit and the
red light will flash. (fig. 2)
7.3 To install or remove the battery pack
7.3.1 To remove the battery (Fig. 3)
Press the unlocking buttons and pull the battery out of the machine to the rear. Do not exert
any force.
7.3.2 to install the battery (Fig. 4)
Press the unlocking buttons and put the battery into the rear of the machine. Make sure the
battery latches into place.

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7.4 Changing the Tool
Before any work on the machine itself (e.g. maintenance, tool change, etc.)
as well as during transport and storage, remove the battery from the power
tool. There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating the On/Off
switch.
Wear protective gloves when changing application tools/accessories.
Contact with the application tool/accessoriy can lead to injuries.
7.4.1 Selecting the Application Tool/Accessory
Accessory
Material
Plunge cut saw blade wood
Wooden materials, plastic,
gypsum and other soft materials.
Segment saw blade with recess
Wooden materials and plastic.
Segment saw blade flat
Wooden materials, plastic, non-
ferrous metals.
Shovel blade
Wood, paint, carpet adhesive,
silicone and other elastic
materials.
Carbide grinding blade
Grouting joints, soft wall tiles,
glass-fibre reinforces plastic and
other abrasivematerials
Base plate for sanding
Depends on sanding sheet

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7.4.2 Mounting/Replacing the Application Tool/ Accessory (Fig. 5)
If required, remove an already mounted application tool/accessory.
For removing the application tool/accessory, loosen the screw with the Allen key and
remove the application tool/accessory.
Mount the requested application tool/accessory in such a manner on the tool holder that
the offset faces downward.
Turn the application tool/accessory to a position favourable for the respective job, and
allow it to engage into the cams of the tool holder.
Fasten the application tool/accessory with the bolt. Tighten the bolt with Allen key until the
spring washer of the bolt faces flush against the application tool/accessory.
Check the tight seating of the application tool/accessory. Incorrect or not
securely fastened application tools/accessories can come loose during
operation and pose a hazard.
7.4.3 Mounting/Replacing a Sanding Sheet on the Sanding Plate
The sanding plate is fitted with Hook & loop backing for quick and easy fastening of
sanding sheets with Hook & loop adhesion.
Before attaching the sanding sheet, free the Hook & loop backing of the sanding plate
from any debris by tapping against it in order to enable optimum adhesion.
Position the sanding sheet flush alongside one edge of the sanding plate, then lay the
sanding sheet onto the sanding plate and press firmly.
To remove the sanding sheet, grasp it at one of the tips and pull it off from the sanding
plate.
8 OPERATION
8.1 Switching ON/OFF
Make sure the fully charged battery pack is installed.
Switch the power tool on: push the ON/OFF switch button forwards to the “ON” position.
Switch the power tool off: pull the ON/OFF switch button backwards to the “OFF” position.
8.2 Adjusting the frequency
Adjust the frequency according to the application before beginning with the work. For example,
we recommend a high frequency for work with the scraper. Conduct a test run in order to find
a suitable frequency.
The frequency controller can be set at 6 positions. The “1”position indicates the lowest
frequency and the“6”position indicates the highest. The operator may have to vary the speed
to optimize cutting efficiency.
8.3 Working Advice
8.3.1 Sawing
Use undamaged faultless saw blades only. Deformed, blunt saw blades or
saw blades that are otherwise damaged can break.
Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials, such as wood, gypsum
plaster boards, etc.!

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Before sawing with saw blades in wood, particle board, building materials, etc., check these
for foreign objects such as nails, screws, or similar. If required, remove foreign objects or use
saw blades for metal.
8.3.2 Separating
Note: When separating wall tiles take into consideration that the application tools/accessories
wear heavily when used for longer periods of time.
8.3.3 Sanding
The removal rate and the sanding pattern are primarily determined by the choice of sanding
sheet, the preset oscillation rate and the applied pressure.
Only flawless sanding sheets achieve good sanding capacity and extend the service life of the
machine.
Pay attention to apply uniform sanding pressure; this increases the working life of the sanding
sheets.
Intensifying the sanding pressure does not lead to an increase of the sanding capacity, but to
increased wear of the machine and the sanding sheet.
For precise on-the-spot sanding of edges, corners and hard to reach areas, it is also possible
to work only with the tip or an edge of the sanding plate.
When selectively sanding on the spot, the sanding sheet can heat up considerably. Reduce
the orbital stroke rate and allow the sanding sheet to cool down regularly.
A sanding sheet that has been used for metal should not be used for other materials.
8.3.4 Scraping
For scraping, select a high oscillation rate.
Work on a soft surface (e.g. wood) at a flat angle and apply only light pressure. Otherwise the
scraper can cut into the surface.
9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before performing any work on the equipment, pull the power plug.
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to prevent overheating of the engine.
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each use.
Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water.
Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may
damage the plastic parts.
Make sure no water can reach the inside of the power tool!
10 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Model No.
POWXQ5271
Rated voltage
12V
No-load speed n0
10000-20000min-1
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Battery capacity
1300 mAh
Charger input
230 V 50 Hz

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Charger Rate
1 hour
11 NOISE
Noise values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
Acoustic pressure level LpA
78 dB(A)
Acoustic power level LwA
89 dB(A)
ATTENTION! The sound power level may exceed 85 dB(A), in this case
individual hearing protection shall be worn.
aw (Vibration)
4.7 m/s²
K = 1.5 m/s²
12 WARRANTY
This product is warranted for a 5-year period effective from the date of purchase by the
first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and
plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects
resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the
tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorized customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
in writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.

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13 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it
with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way.
Waste produced by electrical machine items should not be handled like normal
household rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that,
Product: 12V Li-Ion Multi-use tool
Trade mark: POWERplus
Model: POWXQ5271
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);
2011/65/EU
2004/108/EC
2006/42/EC
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature);
EN60745-1: 2009
EN60745-2-4: 2009
EN55014-1: 2006
EN55014-2: 1997
Keeper of the Technical Documentation: Philippe Vankerkhove, VARO –Vic. Van Rompuy
N.V.
The undersigned acts on behalf of the company CEO,
Hugo Cuypers
Regulatory Affairs –Compliance Manager
Date: 06/03/15