King Cobra Sanding Manual 01-17 v4

® 

Operating Instructions 

Pallmann ® King Cobra Sanding Machine 

PALLMANN | 14509 E. 33rd Place, Unit G | Aurora CO 80011 | 720.374.4810 | Fax 720.374.2113 | www.pallmann.us

Contents 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

2 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 

3 Machine specifications COBRA CLASSIC ................................................................................................................... 6 

3.1 Important components ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 

3.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 

3.3 Safety and machine protection facilities............................................................................................................................ 7 

4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

5 Assembly of the machine............................................................................................................................................... 8 

5.1 Installing the guide tube ................................................................................................................................................... 8 

5.2 Installing the motor ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 

6 Disassembling for transport ......................................................................................................................................... 9 

6.1 Removing the guide tube ................................................................................................................................................ 9 

6.2 Removing the motor.......................................................................................................................................................... 10 

7 Operating the COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. 11 

7.1 Protective clothing and equipment .................................................................................................................................. 11 

7.2 Fitting the dust bag ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 

7.3 Safety instructions regarding dust .................................................................................................................................... 12 

7.4 Disposing of sanding dust ............................................................................................................................................... 12 

7.5 Replacing the sanding belt .............................................................................................................................................. 13 

7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 14 

7.7 Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... 14 

7.8 Connecting the COBRA CLASSIC to the mains power .................................................................................................. 15 

7.9 Remarks about sanding parquet and plank floors .......................................................................................................... 16 

7.10 Sanding with the COBRA CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... 19 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

8.1 Changing the sanding drum ............................................................................................................................................ 24 

8.2 Adjusting the running wheels .......................................................................................................................................... 26 

8.3 Adjusting the castor wheels ............................................................................................................................................ 27 

8.4 Adjusting the tension roller ............................................................................................................................................... 28 

8.5 Changing the belt.............................................................................................................................................................. 29 

8.6 Checking dust extraction ................................................................................................................................................. 30 

Reproduction 8.7 Switching off and in whole storing the or machine part ............................................................................................................................ requires written permission from 

30 

Pallmann USA, Aurora CO. Toll free 866-505-4810. 

9 Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................................. 31 

No liability for any damage arising from the use of this manual. 

Subject 10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... to changes. 

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Pallmann King Cobra Manual 2

Contents 

1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 4 

1 

2.0 

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 

Scope of delivery............................................................................................................. 5 

4 

2 

3.0 

Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 

Machines specifications King Cobra............................................................................. 6 

5 


3.1 Important components.................................................................................................... 6 

3.2 3.1 Important Technical components data................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 6 

3.3 

3.2 Technical 

Safety 

data 

and 

.................................................................................................................................................................. 

machine protection features....................................................................... 7 

7 


4.0 

4 Proper 

Proper 

use 

Use......................................................................................................................... 

....................................................................................................................................................................... 

7 

7 

5.0 Assembly of the machine................................................................................................ 8 


5.1 

5.1 Installing 

Installing 

the guide 

the 

tube 

guide 

................................................................................................................................................... 

tube................................................................................................. 8 

8 

5.2 Installing Installing the motor the ........................................................................................................................................................... motor.......................................................................................................... 8 8 

6.06 Disassembling for transport for transport........................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... 9 9 

6.1 Removing the guide the tube guide ................................................................................................................................................ tube............................................................................................... 9 9 

6.2 Removing the motor.......................................................................................................................................................... the motor......................................................................................................10 10 

7.0 7 Operating Operating the COBRA the King CLASSIC Cobra............................................................................................11 

.................................................................................................................................. 11 


7.1 Protective clothing and equipment.............................................................................11 


7.2 

7.3 Safety 

Fitting 

instructions 

the dust 

regarding 

bag........................................................................................................12 

dust .................................................................................................................................... 12 

7.3 7.4 Disposing Safety of instructions sanding dust ............................................................................................................................................... regarding dust...............................................................................12 12 

7.4 7.5 Replacing Disposing the sanding of sanding belt .............................................................................................................................................. dust............................................................................................13 13 

7.5 7.6 Adjusting Replacing the sanding the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... belt...........................................................................................13 14 

7.6 7.7 Safety Adjusting instructions the for sanding electric cable pressure...................................................................................14 

and connectors ...................................................................................................... 14 

7.7 7.8 Connecting Safety instructions the COBRA CLASSIC for electrical to the mains connections power .................................................................................................. ...........................................................14 15 

7.8 7.9 Remarks Connecting about sanding the King parquet Cobra and plank to floors the main .......................................................................................................... power........................................................15 16 

7.9 7.10 Sanding Sanding with the with COBRA the CLASSIC King Cobra.......................................................................................16 

............................................................................................................................... 19 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

8.0 Maintenance...................................................................................................................20 


8.1 8.2 Adjusting Changing the running the sanding wheels .......................................................................................................................................... drum.........................................................................................20 26 

8.2 8.3 Adjusting Adjusting the castor the wheels running ............................................................................................................................................ wheels......................................................................................22 27 

8.3 8.4 Adjusting the tension the caster roller ............................................................................................................................................... wheels.........................................................................................24 28 

8.4 8.5 Changing Adjusting the belt.............................................................................................................................................................. the tension roller..........................................................................................24 29 

8.5 8.6 Checking Replacing dust extraction the belt..........................................................................................................26 

................................................................................................................................................. 30 

8.6 8.7 Switching Checking off and dust storing extraction..............................................................................................27 

the machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 

8.7 Switching off and storing the machine.......................................................................27 


9.0 Warranty..........................................................................................................................28 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 


1.0 Introduction 

Thank you for your purchase of the PALLMANN® King Cobra sanding machine. 

Since 1950, King Cobra sanding machines have been recognized worldwide for 

their innovation, quality, and jobsite performance. We transfer this rich history 

of machine expertise into every King Cobra sanding machine that leaves our 

global production facility in IIsfeld, Germany. All King Cobra sanding machines 

then undergo a rigorous 20 point inspection and testing procedure at our North 

American Headquarters in Aurora, Colorado. We are confident that you will enjoy 

your new King Cobra sanding machine for many years to come. 

® 

These operating instructions contain important information for the use and safe 

operation of the King Cobra. 

Caution! 

Read these operating instructions carefully before assembling or operating the King 

Cobra. Ensure that all operators read these operating instructions prior to operating 

the machine. Adherence to the safety notes helps to protect against potential 

fatal 

dangers for health and personal safety and to prevent an improper utilization of the 

machine. Before starting to work, make yourself familiar with the operation of the 

machine. It’s too late if you do it while working! Never allow anyone without sufficient 

skills and knowledge operate the machine. 


Contents 

2 Scope of delivery 

2.0 Scope of delivery 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 

4 


5 





4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
















7.9 Remarks 1. machine about sanding parquet and plank floors .......................................................................................................... 16 

7.10 Sanding 2. dust with the bag COBRA CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... 19 

3. power 1 machine cord with female twist lock 

8 Maintenance 4. respirator 2 dust ................................................................................................................................................................... bag 

24 

8.1 Changing 5. multiclip the 3 sanding cable with drum plug ............................................................................................................................................ and coupling 

24 

8.2 Adjusting 4 respirator 

6. operators the running wheels manual .......................................................................................................................................... 26 

8.3 Adjusting the 5 castor Multiclip wheels ............................................................................................................................................ 27 

7. hexagon socket screw key 5 mm 

8.4 Adjusting the 6 tension operating roller ............................................................................................................................................... instructions 

28 

8.5 Changing 8. hexagon the 7 belt.............................................................................................................................................................. socket screw key 6 mm 

hexagon socket screw key 5 mm 

29 

8.6 Checking 9. hexagon dust 8 hexagon extraction socket ................................................................................................................................................. socket screw screw key key 106 mm mm 

30 

8.7 Switching 10. running off and storing the machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 

9 hexagon wheel socket adjustment screw key tool 10 mm 

11. tool 10 running pouch wheel adjusting tool 


12. fork 11 tool wrench pouch10 mm 

13. fork 12 fork wrench wrench 1310 mm mm 

10 

15. double 14 fork fork wrench wrench 24 mm30/36 mm 

16. hearing 15 double protection fork wrench 30/36 mm 

16 hearing protectors 

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 14. fork 13 fork wrench wrench 1413 mm mm 

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3Contents 

3.0 Machine 

Machine 

specifications of 

COBRA 

King Cobra 

CLASSIC 

3.1 Important components 

3.1 Important components 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

18 

17 


16 11. pressure regulating regulating screw screw 


19 

22. castor caster wheels wheels 


3.2 Technical 

20 

data .................................................................................................................................................................. 33. running wheels wheels 7 


44. drum drum cover cover 

4 

5 

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 lever 7 

6. tension lever 

15 

Assembly of the machine............................................................................................................................................... 77. cylinder head head bolt 8 bolt 

5.1 Installing the guide tube ................................................................................................................................................... 88. clamping lever lever 8 


99. motor plug plug 

14 

6 Disassembling for transport ......................................................................................................................................... 10 handle9 

10. carrying wheel 


13 

6.2 Removing the motor.......................................................................................................................................................... 1111. bumper wheel wheel 10 

7 

12 belt guard 

1 

12 

12. belt guard 

Operating the COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. 11 

7.1 Protective clothing and equipment .................................................................................................................................. 11 1313. motor 11 


14 box 

7.3 Safety instructions 2 

14. switch box 

regarding dust .................................................................................................................................... 12 

7.4 Disposing of sanding dust ............................................................................................................................................... 1515. dust dust bag bag 12 

7.5 Replacing 

3 

the sanding belt .............................................................................................................................................. 13 

7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 10 1616. cable power armcord 14 holder 

4 


1717. left left hand hand grip grip 


7.9 Remarks about sanding parquet and plank floors .......................................................................................................... 1818. main lifting lifting lever 16 lever 

x 

7.10 Sanding with the COBRA CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... x 

19 

9 1919. right right hand hand grip grip 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

2020. gentle leverlifting 

lever 


6 


26 





8.7 Switching off 7 and storing the machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 


10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 


3.2 Technical data 

Single-phase AC motor............................................................. 240V, 60 HZ 

Motor power........................................................................3,68kW (5.0 HP) 

3 capacitors .......................................................................................... 60 UF 

Sanding drum speed..................................................................... 2550 rpm 

Sanding belt dimensions.................................................. 9-7/8’’ x 29-1/2’’ 

Total machine weight .........................................................................198 lbs 

3.3 Safety and machine protection 

King Cobra is equipped with an 

- overcurrent cutout 

- no-volt release 

The overcurrent cutout protects the machine and operator from danger in case of 

short circuits or power surges into the machine. 

The no-volt release prevents uncontrolled restart of the machine after power 

failure. The motor will not start automatically when the power returns; it will have to 

be switched on again. 

4.0 Proper use 

The King Cobra wood floor sander is suitable for dry sanding of wood floors. 

No other use is recommended. 

Caution! 

Never use King Cobra for wet procedures. fatal There is a fatal risk from electric shock! 

fatal 


Contents 

5.0 Assembly of the machine 

5.1 Installing the dust tube 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

Note: The King Cobra is delivered with the dust tube (1) removed. 


3 Machine Caution! specifications COBRA CLASSIC ................................................................................................................... 6 

3.1 Important Injury components to the ...................................................................................................................................................... operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the 

machine starts up unintentionally. Disconnect 

fatal 

6 

3.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................. the machine from the power supply 7 

3.3 Safety before and machine working protection on facilities............................................................................................................................ the machine! 

7 

4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 


















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Instructions: 

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 


8.2 Adjusting 1. the Insert running the wheels dust .......................................................................................................................................... tube (1) into the dust tube support (7). The curved section of 26 

8.3 Adjusting the the castor tube wheels must ............................................................................................................................................ face toward the motor. Clamp the dust tube by means of the 27 

8.4 

8.5 

Adjusting the clamping tension roller lever ............................................................................................................................................... (6) located on the guide tube support. 

Changing 2. the Fit belt.............................................................................................................................................................. the connector (8) into both screws of the pull rod. 

28 

29 

8.6 Checking 3. dust Move extraction the ................................................................................................................................................. main lifting lever (2) into the rear position to raise the sanding drum 30 

8.7 Switching off and storing the machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 

from the floor. 

9 Declaration 4. Tighten of conformity both .............................................................................................................................................. wing nuts. 

5. Install emergency stop switch to side of dust tube, and attach to motor. 

31 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

5.2 Installing the motor 

Installation of the motor is performed in the opposite order to the steps described 

in Chapter 6.2 removing the motor. 


6 Disassembling for transport 

For easy transportation the motor and the guide tube can be removed. 

6 for transport 

6.0 Disassembling for transport 

6.1 Removing For easy transportation the guide tube the motor and the guide tube can be removed. 

For easy transportation, the motor and the guide tube can be removed. 

6.1 Removing the dust tube 

6.1 Removing the guide tube 

Caution! 

Caution! 

Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the machine 

Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the 

starts up unintentionally. Disconnect fatal the machine from the power supply before working 

machine 

on 

Caution! starts up unintentionally. Disconnect the machine from the power supply 

the machine! 

before Injury to working the operator on the or other machine! persons could occur or damage could occur if the machine 

starts up unintentionally. Disconnect the machine from the power supply before working 

on the machine! 

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2 1 

1 

0 

0 

2 1 

1 

0 

Instructions: 

1. Instructions: Fold down the cable arm (3). 

Instructions: 

2. Move the main lifting lever (2) to the front position in order to lower the sanding 

1. 

drum 

Fold down 

to the cable 

floor. 

arm 

This 

(3). 

removes the load from the control rod (5). 

2. Move the main lifting lever (2) to the front position in order to lower the sanding drum to the 

1. 3. Fold Loosen floor. down This both removes the cable of the arm load wing (3). from screws the control a little rod (4). (5). Push the handle down to detach the 

2. 3. Move control Loosen the both rod main of (5) the lifting from wing lever screws the (2) connector a little the (4). front (8). Push position the handle in order down to detach lower the control sanding rod drum to the 

floor. (5) from This the removes connector the (8). load from the control rod (5). 

4. 

3. 

4. Open 

Loosen the the 

both 

guide dust 

of the 

tube tube 

wing 

support support 

screws 

(7) with (7) 

a 

the with 

little 

clamping the clamping 

(4). Push 

lever 

the 

(6) 

handle lever pull 

down 

the (6) guide and 

to detach 

tube pull (1) the 

the 

out. guide 

control rod 

tube (1) out. 

(5) from the connector (8). 

4. Open the guide tube support (7) with the clamping lever (6) and pull the guide tube (1) out. 


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6.2 Removing the motor 

6.2 Removing the motor 

Caution! 

Injury to the operator or other persons could occur or damage could occur if the 

machine starts up unintentionally. Disconnect the machine from the power supply 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... Caution! 

Injury to the operator or other persons could occur fatalor damage could occur if the machine 

4 

2 Scope starts up unintentionally. Disconnect the machine from the power supply before working 

on before of delivery 

the machine! working ............................................................................................................................................................ on the machine! 

5 


3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

4 

Important Instructions components ...................................................................................................................................................... 

Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................. 1. Make sure that the motor switch is 

Safety and machine protection facilities............................................................................................................................ in the off position and that the 

mains cable is disconnected from 

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 

the motor plug. 

6 

7 

7 

7 

1. Make sure that the motor 

switch is in the off position 

and that the main cord is 

disconnected from the motor 

plug. In addition, unscrew the 

emergency stop cable from 

5 

2. Unscrew the bolt from the 

Assembly of the machine............................................................................................................................................... belt guard and open the belt guard. 

8 

5.1 Installing the guide tube ................................................................................................................................................... 

3. Lift belt tensioner (2) until locating 

8 

5.2 Installing the motor ........................................................................................................................................................... pin (3) snaps. 

8 

6 Disassembling for transport ......................................................................................................................................... 4. Remove the belt (1). 

9 

motor. 


1 


7 

7.1 

Operating the COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. 2. Unscrew the bolt from 11 the 

Protective clothing and equipment .................................................................................................................................. belt guard and open 11 the belt 

7.2 Fitting the dust bag ........................................................................................................................................................ guard. 

11 




7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 3. Lift belt tensioner (2) 14 until 

7.7 Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... locating pin (3) snaps. 14 



7.10 Sanding with the COBRA CLASSIC 3 ............................................................................................................................... 2 1 

19 

4. Remove the belt (1). 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 6. Remove the knurled nut from the 

24 

motor bracket. 


8.2 Adjusting the running wheels .......................................................................................................................................... 7. Now you can remove the motor. 

26 


8.4 Adjusting the tension roller ............................................................................................................................................... the motor bracket. 28 




5. Remove the motor nut from 

6. Now you can remove the 

9 Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................................. motor. 

31 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

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10 COBRA CLASSIC #74540 09/2014 


Contents 

7.0 Operating the King Cobra 

7.1 Protective clothing and equipment 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... Caution! Wear hearing protection! 

4 

fatal 

2 Scope The of delivery supplied ............................................................................................................................................................ hearing protection must be worn when using the machine. 5 



3.2 Technical The data following .................................................................................................................................................................. sound level values have been measured for the wood floor sander 7 

3.3 

4 

Safety and machine protection facilities............................................................................................................................ 

King Cobra according to DIN 45 645: 

Proper Idle use ....................................................................................................................................................................... mode LEQ = 

85 dB(A) 

7 

7 

Working mode LEQ = 87 dB(A) 


5.1 Installing The the guide noise tube produced ................................................................................................................................................... when the machine is working depends on various factors. 8 Local 

5.2 Installing conditions the motor ........................................................................................................................................................... such as room size and quality of the floor affect noise development. 8 


Hand/arm vibration 


6.2 Removing The the following motor.......................................................................................................................................................... vibration levels have been measured, in accordance with EN 60745: 10 

Long sanding plate Vibration emissions value: a h/DS 

Caution! Wear a respirator! 

When using the parquet floor sander COBRA CLASSIC and when disposing of the sanding 

dust, always wear a respirator (see chapter 7.3 and 7.4). Wear the respirator which is 

supplied with the accessories. 

Caution! Wear safety goggles! 

When using the parquet floor sander COBRA CLASSIC and when working on COBRA, 

always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. 

Contents 

7.2 Caution! Fitting Wear proper the dust working bag clothing! 

When using the parquet floor sander COBRA CLASSIC and when working on COBRA 

CLASSIC, Caution! never wear loose clothing. This can get caught up in moving parts. 

Use only original Pallmann® dust bags fatal for the King Cobra floor sander. The dust bag 

.2 

1 

Fitting 

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 

the must dust be bag firmly fitted to the dust pipe before sanding. 

4 

2 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ Caution! 

5 

3 Machine specifications COBRA Instructions: 

CLASSIC 

Only 

................................................................................................................... 

use original WOLFF dust bags for the parquet floor 

6 

1. Pull the sander dust bag COBRA over CLASSIC. the dust The pipe dust to bag behind must the be firmly pipe reinforcement. 

3.1 Important components ...................................................................................................................................................... 

fitted to the dust pipe before sanding. 

6 

3.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................. 2. Fasten the dust bag using the Multiclip. 

7 

3.3 Safety and machine protection facilities............................................................................................................................ Instructions: 

7 

1. Pull the dust bag over the dust pipe to behind the pipe 

4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... reinforcement. 

7 

2. Fasten the dust bag here using the Multiclip. 



7.3 5.2 Installing Safety the motor instructions ........................................................................................................................................................... regarding dust 

8 

1 6 Disassembling Caution! for transport Ultra-fine ......................................................................................................................................... COBRA CLASSIC #74540 09/2014 

sanding dust! 

9 

6.1 Removing Always the guide wear tube a ................................................................................................................................................ respirator (included in tool bag) when sanding wood floors. 9 


When the machine is used for its proper purpose, the sanding of wood floors naturally 

produces dust. The machine has an 

fatal 

7 Operating the COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. integrated dust collecting system which blows 11 the 

dust into the dust bag. The dust is collected in the dust bag. Even so, this cannot prevent 


7.2 Fitting the fine dust and bag ultra-fine ........................................................................................................................................................ dust being produced when using the machine. 

11 


7.4 Disposing Caution! of sanding Health dust ............................................................................................................................................... risk! 

12 

7.5 Replacing Wood the sanding dust, belt particularly .............................................................................................................................................. when treated with impregnating agents, solvents and 13coatings, 


can cause allergic reactions (e.g. of the skin or respiratory system) after a sensitization 

7.7 Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... fatal 

14 

7.8 Connecting period. the COBRA Beech CLASSIC and to oak the mains dust power is classified .................................................................................................. as being carcinogenic (cancer of the 15 nasal 

7.9 Remarks mucous about sanding membranes). parquet and plank Dust floors from .......................................................................................................... other kinds of wood is suspected of having a 16 

7.10 Sanding carcinogenic with the COBRA CLASSIC effect. ............................................................................................................................... 19 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 

Caution! Fire risk! 

24 


No smoking while sanding! 


8.3 Adjusting All the ignition castor wheels sources ............................................................................................................................................ are prohibited fatal in rooms where sanding work is being carried 27 out! 

8.4 Adjusting Air the the tension rooms roller ............................................................................................................................................... thoroughly. Together with an ignition source and the oxygen in 28the air, 

8.5 

8.6 

Changing wood the belt.............................................................................................................................................................. dust can cause fires and explosions. 

Checking dust extraction ................................................................................................................................................. 

29 

30 

8.7 Switching 

Caution! 

off and storing 

Fire 

the 

risk! 

machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 

9 

Sanding over metal parts such as nails can produce sparks which are blown into the dust 

Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................................. fatal 

31 

bag together with the wood dust. The glowing metal chips can still cause a fire even 

10 

hours later. 

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 


Contents 

7.4 Disposing of sanding dust 

7.5 Replacing the sanding belt 

Caution! 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... When the dust bag becomes 1/3 full the bag must be emptied. The dust collecting 4 

capacity is greatly reduced when the fatal bag is filled Caution! past this Danger point. from The machine sanding starting dust must up! 

2 Scope be of delivery disposed ............................................................................................................................................................ of in a fire proof, non-flammable container. When replacing The container the sanding must belt, be there 5 covered is a risk from t 

3 with a fire proof, non-flammable lid. Store the container unintentionally. only outdoors. Always disconnect the parquet floor s 

Machine specifications COBRA CLASSIC ................................................................................................................... 6 

working at the sanding belt. 


3.2 Technical Caution! data .................................................................................................................................................................. Fire risk! 

7 

3.3 Safety Because and machine of protection the fire facilities............................................................................................................................ risk, the sanding dust contained in the dust bag must always 7 be 

4 

disposed of immediately if the machine is stopped Caution! for a Risk extended of cutting period your hands! of time. 

Proper The use ....................................................................................................................................................................... fatal 

sanding dust must be disposed of in a fire The proof, sanding non-flammable grains of the container. sanding 7 belt The have sharp ed 

container must be covered with a fire proof, non-flammable when replacing lid. the Store sanding the belt. container only 

5 Assembly outdoors. of the machine............................................................................................................................................... 8 



Instructions for replacing the sanding belt: 

7.5 6 Disassembling Replacing for transport the sanding ......................................................................................................................................... belt 

9 


6.2 Removing the motor.......................................................................................................................................................... 1. Switch the machine off. 10 

Caution! Danger from machine starting up! 2. Disconnect the machine from the mains 

7 Operating When the COBRA replacing CLASSIC the .................................................................................................................................. sanding belt, there is a risk from power. the machine starting up 

fatal 

11 

unintentionally. Always disconnect the power from 3. Open the motor the sanding before drum working cover (1). on the 


7.2 Fitting the sanding dust bag belt. ........................................................................................................................................................ 

4. Move the tension lever (2) forward. 

11 

The 

7.3 Safety instructions regarding dust .................................................................................................................................... 

sanding belt which was held under 

12 

tension 

7.4 Disposing Caution! of sanding Risk dust ............................................................................................................................................... of cutting your hands! 

is now released. Pull it out to the 12side. 

7.5 Replacing 5. Insert a new sanding belt. 

The the sanding belt grains .............................................................................................................................................. of the sanding fatal belt have sharp edges. Always wear safety 13gloves 

7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 6. Clamp the new sanding belt by moving 14 the 

when replacing the sanding belt. 

7.7 Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... tension lever (2) backward. 14 

7.8 Connecting the COBRA CLASSIC to the mains power .................................................................................................. 7. Close the sanding drum cover (1). 15 

7.9 Remarks Instructions about sanding parquet for replacing and plank floors the .......................................................................................................... sanding belt: 

16 


1. Switch the machine off. 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

2. Disconnect power to the motor. 


8.2 Adjusting 3. the Open running the wheels sanding .......................................................................................................................................... drum cover (1). 

26 


8.4 Adjusting 4. the Move tension the roller tension ............................................................................................................................................... lever (2) forward. 

28 

8.5 Changing the The belt.............................................................................................................................................................. sanding which was held under 

29 

8.6 

8.7 

9 

10 

Checking dust tension extraction is ................................................................................................................................................. now released. Pull it out to the 

Switching off side. and storing the machine ............................................................................................................................ 

Declaration 5. Insert of conformity a new .............................................................................................................................................. sanding belt. 

6. Clamp the new sanding belt by moving 

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... the tension lever (2) backward. 

7. Close the sanding drum cover (1). 

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7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 






4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 











Use the pressure regulating screw to adjust the required sanding pressure. 



7.6 Adjusting High the sanding pressure pressure: ....................................................................................................................................... 14 

7.7 Safety Turn instructions the for pressure electric cable regulating and connectors screw ...................................................................................................... inwards as far as it will go. 

14 



Low sanding pressure: 


Turn the pressure regulating screw outwards to the red marking (2) on the screw thread. 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 


7.7 8.2 Adjusting Safety the running instructions wheels .......................................................................................................................................... for electrical connections 

26 



Caution! Fatal risk from electric shock! 


8.6 Checking There dust extraction is a mortal ................................................................................................................................................. risk from electric shock if the machine is used when the electric cable 

fatal 

30 

8.7 Switching or off connectors and storing the are machine damaged. ............................................................................................................................ If the electric cable and connectors are damaged, 30 they 

must be replaced by a qualified electrician. 


Caution! Fatal risk from electric shock! 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... Running over the electric cable with fatal the sander entails a fatal risk from electric 32 shock! 

Never point the machine towards the cable! 


Contents 

7.8 Connecting the King Cobra to the main power supply 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 






4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 







7 

Instructions for connecting to main power: 



7.2 Fitting the 

1. 

dust 

Make 

bag 

sure 

........................................................................................................................................................ 

that the switch (1) is in the off position. The machine must be switched 

11 

off 

7.3 Safety instructions before regarding connecting dust .................................................................................................................................... to the main power supply. 

12 

7.4 Disposing 2. of The sanding main dust lifting ............................................................................................................................................... lever for the sanding drum (2) must be moved backward so 12 that the 

7.5 Replacing the sanding belt drum .............................................................................................................................................. is raised from the floor. 

13 

7.6 Adjusting 3. the Hang sanding the pressure swiveling ....................................................................................................................................... power cord holder (3) into the left or right power cord 14holder 


bracket as required. Wind the main cord through the curl at the end of the power 


7.9 Remarks about cord sanding holder parquet (3) and to plank keep floors the .......................................................................................................... cord away from the sanding zone. 

16 

7.10 Sanding 4. with Connect the COBRA the CLASSIC coupling ............................................................................................................................... (4) of the main cord to the motor plug, which must be 19 

disconnected from the main power. 

8 Maintenance 5. Connect ................................................................................................................................................................... the plug of the main cable to proper 220v outlet. 

24 




8.4 Adjusting Caution! the tension roller ............................................................................................................................................... 

Never switch the motor on if the sanding 

fatal 

28 

8.5 Changing the belt.............................................................................................................................................................. is not tightened. 

29 


8.7 Switching Caution! off and storing the machine ............................................................................................................................ 30 

fatal 

Never switch the motor on if the sanding drum is not raised from the floor. 


Caution! 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... Risk of injuries from the machine starting up unintentionally! Disconnect the machine 

32 

from the power supply when not in fatal use, when changing the sanding belt, and when 

carrying out any other work to the machine. 


7.10 Sanding with COBRA CLASSIC 

Contents 

7.9 Sanding with King Cobra 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 



1 




4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 


















8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 


8.2 Adjusting 1. the Before running wheels starting .......................................................................................................................................... the machine, the main lifting lever for the sanding drum (1) 26 

8.3 Adjusting the must castor be wheels in the ............................................................................................................................................ rear position. The sanding drum is clearly raised from the floor. 27 

8.4 Adjusting the The tension distance roller ............................................................................................................................................... to the floor is approx. 1/2”. 

28 


8.6 Checking 2. dust Before 1. extraction Before starting ................................................................................................................................................. starting the machine, the machine, ensure the that main the lifting sanding lever belt for is the tightened. sanding drum 30 (1) must be in t 

8.7 Switching off and rear storing position. the machine The ............................................................................................................................ sanding drum is clearly raised from the floor. The 30 distance to the floo 

3. Ensure that the emergency stop switch is properly attached to the motor, and 

prior 

approx. 

to starting 

15 mm. 

9 Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................................. the motor in the operating position. 

31 

2. Before starting the machine, ensure that the sanding belt is tightened. 

4. Bring 3. Bring the machine the machine into into the start the start position. position. 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

5. Set 4. the Set switch the switch to “Start”. to setting Once "I". the Once motor the has motor started has up, started switch up, the switch setting to to setting "II". This 

“Run”. gradual This gradual start-up start-up procedure procedure avoids avoids high start-up high currents. to enter the motor 

during start up. 


Contents 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

1 


3 





4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

2 


















6. To lower the sanding drum, you must first pull the feathering handle (2) up 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

with your right hand and hold in position. 


8.2 Adjusting 7. the While running holding wheels .......................................................................................................................................... the feathering handle (2) up, push the main lifting lever (1) 26 


forward. This will engage drum. The feathering handle (2) must 

8.4 Adjusting the tension 5. roller Before ............................................................................................................................................... you lower the sanding to approx. 5 mm above the 28floor, you must p 

8.5 Changing the always belt.............................................................................................................................................................. gentle be held lifting up during lever this (2) up process by bending or the sanding the fingers drum of will your be right lowered hand 29 to and hold in thi 

8.6 Checking dust the extraction floor. ................................................................................................................................................. 30 


8. To begin, 6. While slowly you lower hold the feather gentle handle lifting lever (2) while (2) up, moving push the the machine main lifting lever (1) forwa 

9 Declaration forward. of conformity lowers The .............................................................................................................................................. sanding the sanding drum drum will engage to approx. the floor. 5 mm over the floor. The gentle 31 lifting lever ( 

always be held up because otherwise the sanding drum will be lowered to the flo 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... Caution! 

32 

To avoid creating uneven sanding marks fatal in floor, always walk at an even pace 

while sanding. 

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Contents 

2 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 






4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 


















8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

8.1 Changing 9. the Before sanding finishing with the forward sanding pass of the machine, raise the sanding 

drum 

8. 

from 

At 

drum 

the 

............................................................................................................................................ 

the 

end 

floor 

of 

by 

the 

lifting 

forward 

up on 

movement, 

the feather 

before 

handle 

the 

(2). 

movement has 

24 

finished, raise t 


8.3 Adjusting the castor wheels drum ............................................................................................................................................ from the floor again by pulling the gentle lifting lever (2). 27 

8.4 Adjusting 10. the Each tension forward roller ............................................................................................................................................... sanding pass is followed by a backward sanding pass. The backward 

28 


sanding 9. Every pass forward will follow movement the same area is followed just covered by a in backward the forward movement. sanding pass. The backward 

8.6 Checking dust extraction ................................................................................................................................................. 8.7 Switching off Upon and storing completing covers the machine the ............................................................................................................................ the same backward path as sanding the forward pass, movement. the machine For each over forward half 30the 

movement, 

sanding machine belt width about to the 10 right cm to of the sanding right of the pass sanding you have path just you finished. have just finished. 


Caution! Caution! 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... Never allow the machine to come to a standstill while the sanding drum is engaged. 32 This 

Never allow the machine to come to a standstill for even a short moment whi 

will cause a severe indentation in the fatal floor. Whenever changing movement between 

forward because and backwards this would sanding cause passes, an make indentation sure the in sanding the floor. drum This raised means from that the whene 

floor and changing only lowered between when a the forward machine and is moving. a backward movement, the sanding drum m 

raised from the floor while the machine is still moving evenly, and only lower 

Pallmann King Cobra 

machine 

Manual 

is moving evenly again. 

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Contents 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

1 



3 




4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

2 


















11. Stopping 10. Stopping the sanding or interrupting procedure: the sanding procedure: 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 


To stop To stop the sanding or interrupt procedure, the sanding lift up procedure, on the feathering you must handle hold (2) the with gentle your lifting right lever (2) u 


8.3 Adjusting the hand, castor your wheels and right with ............................................................................................................................................ hand your left for as hand long pull as the it takes main lifting for your lever left (1) hand back to until move the the sanding 27 main lifting lever 

8.4 Adjusting the drum tension the is roller disengaged. rear ............................................................................................................................................... position. Do Do not not release the the feathering gentle lifting handle lever (2) (2) until until the this main 28has lifting been comple 

8.5 Changing the lever belt.............................................................................................................................................................. is locked in place. 

29 


8.7 Switching off 

Switch 

and storing Then the switch 

motor 

machine the 

off 

............................................................................................................................ motor off and disconnect from the mains power. 

and disconnect main power cord from motor. 

30 


Safeguard 

Safeguard 

the machine 

the machine 

to prevent 

to prevent 

it from 

it 

rolling 

rolling 

away 

away. 

from desired location. 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... The sanding dust contained in the dust bag must be disposed 32 of immedia 

The sanding dust contained in the dust bag must be disposed of immediately in a 

fire 

fire-proof, 

proof, non-flammable 

non-flammable 

container. 

container. 

The container 

The container 

must be covered 

must 

with 

be covered 

a fire proof, 

with a fir 

non-flammable non-flammable lid. Store lid. Store the container the container only outdoors. only outdoors. 


8 Maintenance 

8.1 Changing the sanding drum 

If the sanding drum is damaged or worn, it must be replaced. 

Contents 

8.0 Maintenance 

8.1 Changing the sanding drum 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

If the sanding drum is damaged or worn, it must be replaced. 

Instructions: 




3.2 Technical Instructions: 

data .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 


4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

















7.10 Sanding with the COBRA CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... 

1. Turn the machine off. 

19 

The retaining nut is glued to the threads of the sanding drum shaft to ensure that it 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 

2. Disconnect the main power from motor. 

24 


8.2 Adjusting 3. the Open 1. running Turn the wheels the sanding .......................................................................................................................................... machine drum off. cover (1). 

26 


8.4 Adjusting 4. the Fold tension 

2. Disconnect 

the roller tension ............................................................................................................................................... lever 

the machine 

(2) forward 

from 

to 

the 

relieve 

mains 

the 

power. 

tension on the sanding belt. 28 


8.6 Checking 5. dust Remove extraction the ................................................................................................................................................. sanding belt (3) to the side. 

30 

8.7 Switching off 3. and storing Open the the machine sanding ............................................................................................................................ drum cover (1). 

30 

6. Unscrew the retaining nut (4): 


The 4. Fold retaining the tension nut is glued lever to (2) the forward threads to of relieve the sanding the tension drum shaft on the to ensure sanding that belt. it 

10 

will not fall off while the King Cobra is in operation. To unscrew the retaining nut, use 

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

the 5. double Remove fork the wrench sanding that belt comes (3) to with the the side. machine. Lower the sanding drum so 

it has contact with the floor to prevent it from turning while you are unscrewing the 

retaining 6. Unscrew nut. the retaining nut (4): 

Pallmann King Cobra fall Manual off while the COBRA is in operation. To unscrew the retaining nut, use the 20 doubl 

wrench that comes with the machine. Lower the sanding drum so it has contact with

Contents 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 






4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 







7 

7.1 

7.2 

7. Lay the machine on its left side. 

Operating the COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. 

Protective 8. clothing Press and equipment against .................................................................................................................................. the sanding drum carefully with a flat iron bar. 

Fitting the dust bag ........................................................................................................................................................ 

11 

11 

11 

7.3 Safety 9. instructions Remove regarding dust the .................................................................................................................................... sanding drum out of the machine. 

12 









10. Be careful not to lose the parallel key. 

8. Press against the sanding drum carefully with a flat iron bar. 

9. 11. Remove Slide a the new sanding drum onto out the of sanding the machine. drum shaft. The parallel key must 

10. Be careful 

fit properly 

no 

in 

to 

the 

loose 

slot on 

the 

the 

parallel 

sanding 

key. 

drum shaft. 

11. 12. Slide Apply a new metal sanding adhesive drum to the on retaining to the nut sanding screw drum it back shaft. on the The sanding parallel key mus 

the drum slot on shaft. the Stand sanding the machine drum up shaft. and lower the sanding drum to the floor to 

ensure that the sanding drum does not turn while you tighten the retaining nut 

12. Apply metal adhesive to the retaining nut and screw it back on the sanding dr 

in the next step. Tighten the retaining nut securely with the enclosed double 

the fork machine wrench. up and lower the sanding drum to the floor to ensure that the sa 

does not turn while you tighten the retaining nut in the next step. Tighten the 

13. Pull the main lifting lever back to lift the sanding drum off the floor. 

securely with the enclosed double fork wrench. 

13. 

14. 

Pull 

Close 

the main 

the sanding 

lifting 

drum 

lever 

cover. 

back to lift the sanding drum off the floor. 

14. 15. Close Ensure the that sanding the machine drum cannot cover. roll away. 

15. Ensure that the machine cannot roll away. 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 









10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... Note! 

32 

After chanding the sanding drum, the surface setting on the machine must be 

readjusted (See chapter 8.2). 

Note! 

After changing the sanding drum, the surface setting on the machine must be ne 

(See chapter 8.2) 


If the machine only sands on one side, the surface setting 

replacement of the sanding drum or running wheels, the s 

adjusted. To make a level, uniform setting, the sanding dr 

8.2 on the Adjusting same plane. the running The right wheels running wheel is adjustable. 

If the machine only sands on one side, the surface setting mu 

Th 

Contents 

8.2 Adjusting the running wheels 

The running wheel adjustment gauge is required to adjust 

For replacement optimal results of the check sanding the drum the grinding or running pattern wheels, after the surf ad 

adjusted. To make a level, uniform setting, the sanding drum 

on the same plane. The right running wheel is adjustable. 

If the machine only sands on one side, the Instructions: 

surface setting must be adjusted. Following 

1 

The running wheel adjustment gauge is required to adjust the 

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... replacement of the sanding drum or running 1. Turn wheels, the machine the surface off. setting must always 4 be 

For optimal results check the the grinding pattern after adjust 

adjusted. To make a level, uniform setting, 2. the Disconnect sanding drum the machine and the running from the wheels mains must power. 

2 Scope rest of delivery on the ............................................................................................................................................................ same plane. The right running 3. wheel Lay the is adjustable. machine on The its left left wheel side. does 5not adjust. 

Instructions: 

3 Machine The specifications running COBRA wheel CLASSIC adjustment ................................................................................................................... gauge is required to adjust the machine. 6 


3.1 Important For components optimal ...................................................................................................................................................... results, check the grinding pattern 2. Disconnect after adjusting. the machine from the mains 6 power. 




4 

Instructions: 

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 


5 Assembly 2. of Disconnect the machine............................................................................................................................................... the main power cord from motor. 

8 













7.6 Adjusting the sanding pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 

4. With the running wheel adjustment 

14 

device determine t 

7.7 Safety instructions for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... 4. With the running wheel adjustment device 14 determine the 



7.10 Sanding 4. with With the COBRA the running CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... wheel adjustment 

19 

device, determine the position of the 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

left running wheel. 






8.6 Checking 5. dust Loosen extraction the ................................................................................................................................................. cam fixation screw on 

30 


the running wheel bracket next to 

9 Declaration the of conformity right running .............................................................................................................................................. wheel. 

31 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

5. Loosen the cam fixation screw on the running wheel brac 

5. Loosen the cam fixation screw on the running wheel b 


Contents 

6. Adjust the right running wheel to the position of 

1 

2 

3 

3.1 

the left running wheel using the running wheel 

adjustment device. 

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... To accomplish this, turn the axle of the right 

running wheel with the hexagon socket screw 

Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 

key until the right running wheel slightly touches 

Machine specifications the tongue COBRA of the CLASSIC running ................................................................................................................... wheel adjustment 

Important components device. ...................................................................................................................................................... 

4 

5 

6 

6 



6. A 

le 

ad 

To 

w 

rig 

ru 

4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 






6.2 Removing 

7. 

the 

Tighten 

motor.......................................................................................................................................................... 

the cam fixation screw on the running 

10 

wheel bracket next to the right running wheel 

7 Operating the securely. COBRA CLASSIC .................................................................................................................................. 11 











8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 




8.4 Adjusting the tension roller ............................................................................................................................................... 1. 

28 

8.5 Changing 8. the Check belt.............................................................................................................................................................. on the grinding pattern: 1. 1. 

29 


8.7 Switching off 

1. 

and 

Adjusting 

storing the machine 

required 

............................................................................................................................ 2. 

30 

2. 

2. 

9 Declaration 2. of Adjusting conformity .............................................................................................................................................. required 

31 

3. 

3. 

3. Optimal sanding pattern 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 3. 

32 

Incorrect 

Incorrect 

Correct 

7. T 

br 

w 

8 C 

1. 

2. 

3. 

8.3 Adjusting the castor wheels 

8.3 Adjusting Instructions the castor for wheels adjusting the casto 

Pallmann King Cobra Manual Instructions for adjusting the castor 23 whe

1. 

8 Check the grinding pattern: 

2. 

3. 

1. Adjusting required 

2. Adjusting required 

3. Optimal grinding pattern 

Contents 

8.3 Adjusting Adjusting the the caster castor wheels wheels 

Instructions for adjusting the castor wheels: 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 1. Turn the machine off. 

4 


2 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................................................................ 2. Disconnect 2. Disconnect the main the machine power cord from from the 5 motor. 

3. Loosen mains the power. lock nut (1). 


3. Loosen the lock nut (1). 

3.1 Important components ...................................................................................................................................................... 4. Turn the castering shaft with the hexagon 6 socket 

4. Turn the castoring shaft with the 

3.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................. screw key until both of the caster wheels 7 bear 

3.3 Safety and machine protection facilities............................................................................................................................ hexagon socket screw key until 

weight. 

7 

both of the castor wheels 

4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5. Tighten bear the weight. lock nut. 

7 

5. Tighten the lock nut. 





8.4 6.1 Removing Adjusting the guide tube the ................................................................................................................................................ tension roller 

9 


27 

7 Operating The the tension COBRA CLASSIC roller keeps .................................................................................................................................. automatically the COBRA track of CLASSIC the sanding #74540 belt concentrically 11 to 09/2014 

the sanding drum. If with time the sanding belt fails to run concentrically to the sanding 


7.2 Fitting the drum, dust bag the ........................................................................................................................................................ tension roller must be newly adjusted. 

11 




7.6 Adjusting Caution! the sanding Danger pressure ....................................................................................................................................... of injury! 

14 

7.7 Safety Adjustments instructions for electric of cable the sanding connectors belt ...................................................................................................... while the machine is running and the sanding 14 drum 

7.8 Connecting cover the COBRA is open CLASSIC may to only the mains be performed power .................................................................................................. fatal 

by qualified personnel (in accordance 15 with VBG 1, 


41 adjustment). 


8 Maintenance Caution! ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 

8.1 Changing Wear the sanding safety drum goggles ............................................................................................................................................ and avoid loose 

fatal 

clothing before making these adjustments. 24 








10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 


oller must be newly adjusted. 

Caution! Danger of injury! 

Adjustments of the sanding belt while the machine is runnin 

is open may only be performed by qualified personnel (in a 

§ 41 adjustment). 

Contents 

Instructions: 

Caution! 

Caution! 

Before beginning with the following fatal procedure, the main lifting lever must be pulled 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... back and engaged to ensure the sanding drum is away from the floor. 4 

2 Scope 1. of delivery Turn ............................................................................................................................................................ motor to the off position and disconnect main power cord from motor. 5 

3 

3.1 

Machine 2. specifications Open 

Instructions: 

the COBRA sanding CLASSIC drum ................................................................................................................... cover. 

Important 3. components Insert ...................................................................................................................................................... a sanding belt. 

6 

6 


4. Shift the tension lever backwards to place tension on the sanding belt. 

3.3 Safety and machine Caution! 

protection facilities............................................................................................................................ 7 

5. Loosen the retaining nut (1) 

4 

5 

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 

6. Connect main power cord to motor (see chapter 7.7 and chapter 7.8) 

Assembly 7. of Allow the machine............................................................................................................................................... the to run position “Start”. 

7 

8 

5.1 

5.2 

Installing 8. the guide By turning tube ................................................................................................................................................... the adjusting nuts (2), you can move the tension roller to change 8 the path 

Installing the motor of the ........................................................................................................................................................... sanding belt. Adjust the position of the sanding belt until it runs in 8the middle 

of the sanding mains drum. 

6 Disassembling for transport ......................................................................................................................................... 

power. 

9 

6.1 Removing 9. the Switch guide 2. tube Open the ................................................................................................................................................ machine the off. sanding Disconnect drum the main cover. power cord from the motor. 9 

6.2 

7 

Removing 10. the Tighten motor.......................................................................................................................................................... 

3. Insert the adjusting a sanding nuts (2). Tighten belt. the retaining nut (1) securely. 

Operating 11. the Close COBRA the CLASSIC sanding .................................................................................................................................. drum cover. 

10 

11 










7.10 Sanding with the COBRA CLASSIC ............................................................................................................................... 

2 

19 

Wear safety goggles and avoid loose clothing before maki 

Before beginning with the following procedure, the main li 

backwards to remove the sanding drum from the floor. 

1. Make sure that the motor is in the off position and the mach 

4. Shift the tension lever backwards to place tension on the sa 

8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 








1 


10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 

5. Loosen the retaining nut (1). 


Contents 

8.5 Replacing the belt 

8.5 Replacing the belt 

Instructions for removing the belt: 

Instructions for removing the belt: 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

1. Make sure that the motor switch is in the off position and that the mains cable is 

1. Make sure that the motor switch is in the off the main power cord 

2 Scope of delivery is disconnected ............................................................................................................................................................ 

disconnected from the motor plug. 

from the motor. 

5 

2. Unscrew the knurled nut from the belt guard and open the belt guard. 

3 Machine 2. specifications Unscrew COBRA the nut CLASSIC from ................................................................................................................... the belt guard and open the belt guard. 

6 

3. Lift 3. belt Lift tension belt tensioner (2) until (2) until locating pin pin snapsr (3). 

. 


3.2 Technical 4. data Remove 4. 

.................................................................................................................................................................. 

Remove the belt. the belt 

7 


4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 










1 









8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 






8.6 Checking dust extraction ................................................................................................................................................. 3 2 1 

30 


9 

Instructions for installing tightening and the tightening belt: belt: 

Declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................................. 31 

1. Lift the belt tensioner ( 2 ) until the locking stud ( 3 ) unlatches. 

1. Lift the belt tensioner (2) until the locking stud (3) unlatches. 

10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Insert the belt ( 1 ) around the belt pulleys and deflection roller as shown in the figure. 32 

2. Insert the belt (1) around the belt pulleys and deflection roller as show in the figure. 

3. Slightly lift the belt tensioner ( 2 ) and pull back the locking stud ( 3 ). 

3. Slightly lift the belt tensioner (2) and pull back the locking stud (3). 

4. Lower the belt tensioner to take up belt slack. 

4. Lower the belt tensioner to take up belt slack. 


Contents 

8.6 Checking dust extraction 

In order to ensure optimum dust extraction, the following points must be checked: 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 

• The seal in the roller doors must not be damaged. 


• If seal becomes damaged it must be replaced. The suction channel must not be 

3 Machine specifications blocked or COBRA have CLASSIC any deposits ................................................................................................................... in it. 

6 

3.1 Important • components Dirt must ...................................................................................................................................................... be removed. 

6 



4 Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Caution! Use only original Pallmann® dust bags. 

5 

5.1 

Assembly The of dust the machine............................................................................................................................................... bags must not be damaged, fatalmended or chafed and must not be washed. 8 If an 

Installing external the guide tube vacuum ................................................................................................................................................... cleaner is used, it must provide a minimum flow rate of 20 m/s. 8 





8.7 Switching off and storing the machine 


7.1 Protective When clothing switching and equipment the .................................................................................................................................. machine off, the main lifting lever must be in the up position. 11 


Secure machine to prevent from rolling away. 


7.4 Disposing Store of sanding the machine dust ............................................................................................................................................... in an enclosed, dry space. 

12 







8 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 









10 Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 


9.0 

Contents 

Warranty 

The warranty period for new Pallmann® machines shall last for one year from the point at which 

the machine is transferred / delivered to the customer, insofar as statutory legal requirements do 

1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... not stipulate otherwise. 

4 

2 

When validating warranty claims, the invoice or proof of purchase must always be submitted. 

Scope 

All 

of delivery 

repairs 

............................................................................................................................................................ 

within the framework of the warranty agreement must be undertaken by a 

5 

service 

3 Machine center specifications that has COBRA been CLASSIC accredited ................................................................................................................... by us. 

6 

3.1 Important Customers components performing ...................................................................................................................................................... their own repairs and/or improper repairs regularly lead to the 6 exclusion 

3.2 Technical of data warranty .................................................................................................................................................................. claims. The same also applies to incorrect operation and/or use. 7 


4 Proper Replacement use ....................................................................................................................................................................... of parts, accessories and other modifications to Pallmann® machines 7 

Users of Pallmann® sanding machines enjoy a high level of safety and reliability of their machine. 

5 Assembly In order of the machine............................................................................................................................................... to maintain this status quo, your Pallmann® sanding may not be modified 8 from 

5.1 Installing the the condition guide tube ................................................................................................................................................... in which it is delivered without the following rules below. 

8 


These rules apply to both the replacement of parts and equipping the machine with accessories 

6 

as well as other technical modifications. 

Disassembling for transport ......................................................................................................................................... 9 

6.1 

6.2 

Removing q the All guide work tube undertaken ................................................................................................................................................ to your Pallmann® machine must be undertaken exclusively 9by a 

Removing the workshop motor.......................................................................................................................................................... that has suitably trained and experienced personnel at its disposal, as 10 well as the 

7 

requisite work equipment. We recommend using authorized service centers. 


7.1 

7.2 

Protective q clothing In the and event equipment of planned .................................................................................................................................. replacement of parts, planned addition of accessories or 11other 

Fitting the dust planned bag ........................................................................................................................................................ technical modifications, as assessment must always be carried out by an 11authorized 

7.3 Safety instructions service regarding center dust or .................................................................................................................................... us, as manufacturer, before work is commenced. 

12 


7.5 Replacing q the It is sanding highly belt recommended .............................................................................................................................................. that only safety-approved Original Pallmann® replacement 13 

7.6 Adjusting the parts sanding and pressure Original ....................................................................................................................................... Pallmann® accessories are used, which have been approved by 14 us, as 

7.7 Safety instructions manufacturer. for electric cable and connectors ...................................................................................................... 14 


Replacement parts and accessories can be obtained from your authorized service center, 


7.10 Sanding with which the COBRA will CLASSIC also be able ............................................................................................................................... to undertake professional installation on your behalf. Original 19 

Pallmann® replacement parts and Original Pallmann® accessories have been checked for 

8 Maintenance safety ................................................................................................................................................................... and suitability especially for Pallmann® machines. 

24 

8.1 Changing the We sanding are unable drum ............................................................................................................................................ to adequately assess the safety and suitability of non-Original Pallmann® 24 

8.2 

8.3 

Adjusting the replacement running wheels parts. .......................................................................................................................................... 

Adjusting the castor wheels ............................................................................................................................................ 

26 

27 

8.4 

8.5 

8.6 

Adjusting q the In tension order roller to preserve ............................................................................................................................................... operational safety and to prevent damage in the event of technical 28 

Changing the modifications, belt.............................................................................................................................................................. of whatsoever nature, our technical guidelines must always be observed. 29 We 

Checking dust are extraction also always ................................................................................................................................................. happy to hear from you should you have any other questions about 30 your 

8.7 Switching off Pallmann® and storing the machine. 

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9 Declaration 

Please 

of conformity 

note that 

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we cannot accept any liability for damage, insofar as this is sustained 

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as the 

result of incorrect work undertaken or as the result of violation of the rules stated above. 

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