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RROS18
 cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
IMPORTANT!
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual electric shock.
before assembling, operating, and maintaining the ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
product. extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
Subject to technical modification. cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top ■ If operating a power tool in a damp location is
priority in the design of your random orbital sander. unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
INTENDED USE
The random orbital sander is intended to be used only by PERSONAL SAFETY
adults who have read and understood the instructions and ■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
warnings in this manual, and can be considered responsible common sense when operating a power tool. Do not
for their actions. use a power tool while you are tired or under the
The product is intended for sanding and finishing metal, influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
wood, plastics, or similar materials using the abrasive pads of inattention while operating power tools may result in
provided. serious personal injury.
■ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
The product should only be used in well ventilated areas.
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
The product is designed for dry sanding only. Do not use mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
for wet sanding. protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
The product is intended for consumer use only. personal injuries.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the ■ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
product for operations different from intended could result in is in the off-position before connecting to power
a hazardous situation. source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have the switch on
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
invites accidents.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, ■ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
illustrations and specifications provided with this the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
The term “power tool’’ in the warnings refers to your mains- at all times. This enables better control of the power tool
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) in unexpected situations.
power tool. ■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
WORK AREA SAFETY moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
■ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark be caught in moving parts.
areas invite accidents. ■ If devices are provided for the connection of dust
■ Do not operate power tools in explosive extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks can reduce dust-related hazards.
which may ignite the dust or fumes. ■ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
■ Keep children and bystanders away while operating tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
■ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter ■ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. tool for your application. The correct power tool will
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
of electric shock. designed.
■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded ■ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric with switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. ■ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of the power tool before making any adjustments,
electric shock. changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
the power tool accidentally.
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

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■ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
RANDOM ORBITAL SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. ■ Clamp workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.Do
users. not hold the material you are sanding by hand.
■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for ■ Do not use sanding paper larger than needed. Extra
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause
serious lacerations.
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power ■ The product is not intended for use by persons (including
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
by poorly maintained power tools. capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly unless they have been given supervision or instruction
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are concerning use of the product by a person responsible
less likely to bind and are easier to control. for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
■ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. that they do not play with the product.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into ■ Ambient temperature range for tool during operation is
account the working conditions and the work to between 0°C and 40°C.
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations ■ Ambient temperature range for tool storage is between
different from those intended could result in a hazardous 0°C and 40°C.
situation.
■ The recommended ambient temperature range for the
■ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean charging system during charging is between 10°C and
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and 38°C.
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■ To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
another battery pack. certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-
■ Use power tools only with specifically designated containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
■ Ambient temperature range for battery during use is
create a risk of injury and fire.
between 0°C and 40°C.
■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
■ Ambient temperature range for battery storage is
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can between 0°C and 20°C.
make a connection from one terminal to another. TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire. Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from provisions and regulations.
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
the battery may cause irritation or burns. or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
■ Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
risk of injury.
■ Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or MAINTENANCE
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion. ■ The product should never be connected to a power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
■ Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the product
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
is not in use. Disconnecting the product from the power
range specified in the instructions. Charging
supply will prevent accidental starting that could cause
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of serious injury.
fire. ■ When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Use
SERVICE of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
■ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair damage.
person using only identical replacement parts. This ■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
■ Never service damaged battery packs. Service solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
of battery packs should only be performed by the cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
manufacturer or authorised service providers.

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■ Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal Safety alert
injury.
■ For greater safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre. Note

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Parts or accessories sold separately
No-load speed

Direct current Off

On
On

Off
Unlock
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the product.
Lock
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements. Without force

Wear eye protection.

With force

Wear ear protection.

Wear dust mask.

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste

electrical and electronic equipment
as unsorted municipal waste. Waste
batteries and waste electrical and
electronic equipment must be collected
separately. Waste batteries, waste
accumulators, and light sources have to
be removed from the equipment. Check
with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
According to local regulations, retailers
may have an obligation to take back
waste batteries and waste electrical and
electronic equipment free of charge. Your
contribution to the reuse and recycling of
waste batteries and waste electrical and
electronic equipment helps to reduce the
demand of raw materials. Waste batteries,
in particular containing lithium, and waste
electrical and electronic equipment
contain valuable and recyclable
materials, which can adversely impact
the environment and the human health
if not disposed of in an environmentally
compatible manner. Delete personal data
from waste equipment, if any.

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Insulated grasping
surface

On / Off switch

Dust port

Quick change
hook-and-loop pad

Sandpaper

Dust bag

Operator’s manual

Battery pack

Charger

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the
declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual
Random orbital sander have been measured in accordance with a standardised test
and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may
Model RROS18
be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Voltage 18 V The declared vibration and noise emission values represent
No-load speed 10,000 min-1 the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used
for different applications, used with different accessories,
No-load orbital stroke rate 20,000 min-1 or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission
Sanding sheet surface 120 cm2 may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the
exposure levels over the total working period.
Orbital diameter 2.5 mm
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise
Weight - excluding battery pack 1.21 kg should take into account the times when the tool is turned off
Weight 1.66 kg (1.5Ah) -
or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly
(According to EPTA procedure 01/2014) 2.4 kg (9.0Ah) reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841: from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining
the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case
A-weighted sound pressure level LpA = 83.5 dB(A) of vibration), and organising work patterns.

Uncertainty K 3 dB(A)

A-weighted sound power level LWA = 91.5 dB(A)

Uncertainty K 3 dB(A) DISCLAIMER - Techtronic

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to silica and other dust conditions can be a health
risk. Organisations have legal responsibilities to protect the
The vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined according health of their workers. Techtronic Industries Australia Pty
to EN 62841: Ltd, (ACN 002 277 509) (TECHTRONIC) considers the safety
of all users of our products to be of paramount importance.
Vibration emission value ah = 1.9 m/s2 It is recommended that all users of TECHTRONIC products
Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s2 wear the correct personal protective equipment and clothing,
and use the appropriate dust extractor, including on-tool
extraction, and otherwise follow all recommended dust
BATTERY suppression practices. It is the responsibility of the purchasing
customer to ensure that any dust extractor is suitable for the
Compatible battery pack (not included)
task and type of dust being collected. TECHTRONIC does
RB18L50 RB1825C not, and will not, recommend a dust extractor to customers.
RB18L13 RB18L20A
RB18L50A RB1840C TECHTRONIC recommends a risk assessment be carried out
RB18L15 RB18L25
RB18L60A RB1840X by the purchasing customer, or an independent third party
RB18L15A RB18L25A
RB18L90A RB1850C
RB18L15B RB18L40 specialist, to ensure any dust extractor is fit for the purpose
RB1815C RB1850X
RB18L20 RB18L40A intended by the customer before they make a purchase.
RB1820C RB1860X
TECHTRONIC recommends the customer use all products
and equipment strictly in accordance with the user manual or
instructions provided, and the customer ensures all personal
protective equipment and clothing, and dust extractors,
are fitted properly. All brochures, catalogues, descriptions,
photos and other promotional materials are to be treated as
illustrative only and are not intended to amount to advice or
recommendations on which a customer can or should rely. In
no event will TECHTRONIC be liable for any loss or damage
as a result of a customer using a TECHTRONIC product for
which dust is a byproduct or using a TECHTRONIC dust
extractor that is selected by the customer.
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