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- Page 1 MANUAL Alpha Variable Speed ® Rotary Polisher Instruction Manual Model No.: VDP-700 Version 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual! 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Periodic ....................11 Bearings and gears ................11 Carbon Brush Replacement..............11 VDP-700 Variable Speed Rotary Polisher Operation ........13 Switching ON and OFF ................13 Variable Speed Adjustment ..............14 How to attach the Rotary Backer Pad ............... 15 Spindle Lock .................. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Alpha Variable Speed Rotary Polisher. Please ® read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safety and correct use of the rotary polisher. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
CAUTION The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenance applicable to this rotary polisher. GENERAL SAFETY RULES KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards particular to this tool. -
Page 5: Electrical Safety
10. ALWAYS SECURE WORK PIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. 11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 12. DISCONNECT TOOLS WHEN NOT IN USE. Always disconnect tool before servicing when changing blades. -
Page 6: Service
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites accidents. • Keep hands away from polishing area. Following this rule will reduce the risk of cuts, scrapes, or serious personal injury. • Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the rotary polisher may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. - Page 7 Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday eye-glasses have only impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Protect your hearing.
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Page 8: Use Proper Extension Cords
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. ® 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. -
Page 9: Laws And Regulations Of Noise Levels
procedure in this instruction manual. Attaching the backer pads and accessories incorrectly may cause an accident. 10. 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. 11. Do not touch the backer pad while spinning. The backer pad spins very fast and can cause injury. -
Page 10: Vdp-700 Overview
VDP-700 OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS: Model ................... VDP-700 Rating ..................120 Volts Amperage .................11.0A Power .........1250W (Rated), 1900W (Maximum) No Load Speed (Variable)....700~3500 RPM with Soft Start Weight ................6.4 lbs/2.9kgs Spindle ..................5/8”-11 Power Supply .......... Single-phase AC, 50/60 Hz Plug Type ................A (120V) Cord ..............25ft / 7.6m (14 AWG) -
Page 11: Equipment Included
EqUIPMENT INCLUDED COMPONENTS 1. Side Handle ...............1 pc 2. Open-End Wrench / 17mm ..........1 pc 3. Hex. Wrench / 8mm ............1 pc 4. C-Handle w/ Mounting Screws ...........1 pc 5. Extra Carbon Brush Set .............1 pc... -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE PERIODIC WARNING! Preventive maintenance preformed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and/or components which voids the warranty and could cause serious hazards. We recommend that tool service and repairs not covered in the manual be preformed by an Alpha Repair Center. - Page 13 REPLACING AND CHECKING THE CARBON BRUSHES Locate the Brush Holder Caps and remove. Unscrew the Brush Holder Caps completely until carbon brush releases from the brush holder. Check the carbon brush for wear. Replace if worn down to a 1/4” or if spring is damaged. Install the new Carbon Brush with the proper alignment into the brush holder then reinstall the Brush Holder Caps.
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Page 14: Vdp-700 Variable Speed Rotary Polisher Operation
VDP-700 VARIABLE SPEED ROTARY POLISHER OPERATION DANGER! SWITCHING ON AND OFF Before plugging in the tool, always check the working voltage. Be sure that the voltage specified is on the name plate. Intermittent use: Switching ON: Press the trigger switch. -
Page 15: Variable Speed Adjustment
VARIABLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT The rotary polisher features a dial speed control, which controls the polisher’s maximum rotations per minute. The speed will remain variable to the chosen dial setting by use of the trigger switch. Dial settings range from 1 through 6. Lower numbers correspond to lower speeds and higher numbers correspond to higher speeds. -
Page 16: How To Attach The Rotary Backer Pad
HOW TO ATTACH THE ROTARY BACKER PAD The Rotary Backer Pads can be attached and removed from the spindle by the following two methods. Open-End Wrench SPINDLE LOCK TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY. A spindle lock button has been provided in the gear head to prevent the spindle from rotating when installing or removing rotary backer pads. -
Page 17: How To Remove The Rotary Backer Pad
HOW TO REMOVE THE ROTARY BACKER PAD Open-End Wrench WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, keep the cord set away from the path of the polisher. Otherwise the cord set may become caught by pad and wrap round the spindle; this may cut through the cord and expose live wires or make the gear box electrically “live”... -
Page 18: Alpha ® Vdp-700 Schematic
ALPHA VDP-700 SCHEMATIC ®... -
Page 19: Alpha Vdp-700 Parts List
ALPHA VDP-700 PARTS LIST ® DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION qUANTITY 210145 Output Shaft 5/8”-11 210146 Screw Combo (M5x16) 210147 Gear Case Cover 210148 O-Ring 210149 Dust-Proof Washer (12x25x0.5) 210150 Ball Bearing (6201 / 2RS) 210151 Wave Spring Washer 210152... - Page 20 ALPHA VDP-700 PARTS LIST ® DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION qUANTITY 210176 Self-Tapping Screw (ST4.8x65) 210178 Flag Slot (4.8) 210177 Self-Tapping Screw (ST2.9x10) 210198 Support Pad 210199 Field Coil Case 210200 RPM indicator Label 210179 Data Label VDP-700 210180 Brush Holder (6.2x13)
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Page 21: Accessories And Factory Service
ACCESSORIES AND FACTORY SERVICE All the accessories can be purchased at a local distributor in your area. For more information concerning the Alpha Variable Speed Rotary Polisher ® (VDP-700) and factory service, please contact Alpha Professional Tools ® ® COMPANY HEADqUARTERS Alpha Professional Tools ®... -
Page 22: Product Registration Card
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Model No. VDP-700 Serial No.___________________________ Company Name: _____________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ________Zip: _______________ Email:______________________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________ Dealer’s Name: ___________________________________ Note: Serial & Model Number must be included for proper registration. (800) 648-7229 Register online at: www.alpha-tools.com/productregistration.aspx... - Page 24 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com Copyright © 2018 Alpha Professional Tools. All rights reserved. Made in China Revision: 05/2018...
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