Proxxon 38060 Use and Care Manual
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1. defects or other reproductive harm Some exam ples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Use a vacuum cleaner for Als wood dust collection as described in our manual when ever possible 4 Description of disc sander TSG 250 E Thank you for choosing the disc sander TSG 250 E You now have a precision instrument for sanding long edges end sections radii mitres or accurate flat sur faces at right angles and many more things that require great exactness A high precision manufactured and carefully balanced sanding disc with dual ball bearing synchronous belt drive guarantees excellent running smoothness precise true run and lowest wear Soft and hard woods plates non ferrous metals or steel even plastic cork rubber and many other materi als can be machined at sanding speeds of approx 250 750 m min adjustable Installing the liquid cooling system accessory consist ing of cooling container and coolant collection tray expands the range of machinable materials even fur t2. screw 28060 22 Fastening screw 28060 23 Fastening screw 28060 28 Washer 28060 30 Screw 28060 31 Fastening screw 28060 34 Screw 28060 35 Shaft 28060 36 O ring 28060 37 On Off switch 28060 39 Regulating knob 28060 40 Connecting cable 28060 41 Kink protection 28060 42 Connecting piece for vacuum cleaner 28060 43 Sandpaper accessory 28060 44 Screw 28060 47 Countersunk screw for shaft 28060 48 Locking ring 28060 49 Screw for motor bracket 28060 50 Motor plate 28060 51 Drive in nut 28060 52 PA disc 0 10 28060 53 PA disc 0 16 28060 54 Spring washer f axis 28060 55 U disc f splash guard 28060 56 Main housing 28060 57 Motor cover 28060 58 Board with potentiometer 28060 59 Article packaging 28060 60 Table guide right 28060 61 Table guide left 28060 62 Locking screw 28060 63 Screw 28060 64 Screw 28060 65 Front housing cover 28060 66 Cover 28060 67 Screw 28060 68 Label 28060 69 Table 28060 70 Angle stop complete 28060 71 Threaded pin 28060 72 Square nut 28060 99 Operating instructions LIMITED WARRANTY OF PROXXON POWER TOOLS FOR HOME USE Prox Tech Inc Seller warrants to the original purchaser only that all PROXXON consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase Seller s sole obliga tion and your exclusive remedy under this limited warranty and to the extent permitted by law any warranty or condi tion implied by law sh
3. ERREACH Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces sories DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL START ING Make sure switch is in off position before plug ging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or ifthe cutting tool is unin tentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts binding of mov ing parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop Table 1 Minimum gage for cord Effective date for Table 1 changed from November 1 1995 to Novembe
4. PROXXON Disc sander TSG 250 E Manual Operating Instructions Disc sander TSG 250 E Te IAtLOdWUELION au zes a re AR re En MAA LSE jr REA sabia ee 2 23 GROUNDINGINS THUG TIONS rn 2 3 General safety INStrUCHONS anne ee kr ke gr cigs tps Gees cs Ae ble l na ige re Sas Sal ln RK EE RNE ERA 3 3 1 Additional safety instructions for sander run as ee ee a rer rr rr RR a RAR aaa rensa 4 4 Description of disc sander TSG 250 E nannte nen eher 4 A T Scope of delve Ass Bere ee eM cer De er RE a N 5 4 2 Legend Rig Der en BE a Ne ehe 5 4 3 lechnical data seinen mn era erregen neh ee near RAR Ten wet Dee ea 5 Dur Commissioning 416 device a ie aces ee ee ee 5 5 1 Setting UP your disc sander rs snel ue br ee a Ste ee hese nical ies ed ren era REESE ames 5 5 2 Removing and attaching the sanding table Fig 3 esse 6 5 3 Check and set angle display Fig 4 raue ren en aerate aes 6 5 4 Setting the sanding table angle Fig 5 Zinsen ee ee are 6 5 5 Connecting the vacuum cleaner Fig 6 ea een nalen 7 6 Working with the disc sander TSG 250 u essen nee ae litten 7 6 1 NOES On Sanding SPCC EA at ia a ee ee 7 6 2 Working with the angle StopstFIi9r8 nenne ee ee area ARR KAR KARA KKR RK KRA RR KKR KK ARR KAR ee 8 6 3 Adhering or replacing the sanding discs Fig 9 sn a nee 8 Tes ACCES SONG Sn ee ee ee a AA EPEE tee AE ia EE ERE EE AAAA EEE ane AE EEN BI R RA ARENE ARR 8 8 Accessories for wet sanding and cutt
5. achine to the power source receptacle Note When setting up and fixing the device always discon nect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadvertently Risk of injuries 1 Remove the disc sander from the packaging and check if the scope of delivery is complete 2 Fasten the device with the fastening screws to a sturdy workbench or worktop see Fig 2 as per the master gauge for holes in Fig 2a 5 2 Removing and attaching the sanding table Fig 3 Fig 3 Attention Before removing and inserting the sanding table always disconnect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadvertently Risk of injuries Your TSG 250 E is normally operated with the attached sanding table as in delivery condition But it is also possible to remove the sanding table if required for cer tain work tasks or when changing the sanding discs 1 Unscrew Allen screws 1 2 Take off sanding table 2 together with the housing cover 3 3 To attach simply insert the sanding table together with the housing cover back in the normal position 4 Screw Allen screws 1 back in and tighten 5 3 Check and set angle display Fig 4 Attention Before doing any adjusting work always disconnect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadver tently Risk of injuries The angle display is set accurately by the factory The angle stop can be easily readjusted should this ever be necessary 1 Rel
6. all be the repair or replacement of parts without charge which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused carelessly handled or misrepaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station In the event of a failure of a product to conform to this written warranty please refer to the Service and Repair section on the back of this manual and take action accordingly This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessory items such as circular saw blades drill bits router bits jigsaw blades sanding belts grinding wheels and other related items Damage to the product resulting from tampering accident abuse negligence unau thorized repairs or Some states in the U S and some Canadian provinces do alterations unapproved attachments or other causes unrelated to problems with material or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Any implied warranties shall be limited in duration to two years from date of purchase Not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall seller be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to liability for loss of profits arising from the sale or use of this product Some states in the U S and some Canadian provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gi
7. ctric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding con ductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conduc tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment ground ing conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equip ment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the ground ing instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3prong grounding plugs and 30016 receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately 2 Grounded cord connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 volts This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an out let that looks like the one illustrated in Sketch A in Fig ure 10 The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 10 A temporary a
8. dapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box Fig 10 Grounding methods METAL SCREW COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX 7 op GROUNDING PIN lt A gt lt B gt ADAPTER GROUNDING GROUNDING To MEANS Te PIN lt D gt 3 General safety instructions KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order 2 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on 3 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 4 DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted 5 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area 6 MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys 7 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 8 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not desig
9. device unsupervised 1 Switch on the disc sander 2 Adjust the rotational speed of the sanding disc with speed controller 1 Fig 1 3 Place the work piece on the work table and guide with sensitivity and little force 4 Exert more pressure on the work table and less pressure against the sanding disc Note For good sanding results please note the following points Do not overload the device First and foremost the disc sander is a machine for sanding accurate angles Cutting your work piece very accurately beforehand will make your desired machining easier and faster while requiring less sanding discs The sanding disc rotates anticlockwise It is therefore advisable to sand using the left half of the work table 1 If you will be sanding mitres adjust the required sanding table angle beforehand as described ear lier 2 Insert the mains plug 3 Use switch 2 Fig 1 to activate the device 4 Set the required rotational speed at the rotational speed regulating knob Pos 1 Fig 1 Caution Only use perfect sanding discs sanding discs in time Replace worn out 6 1 Notes on sanding speed The sanding speed of your TSG 250 E is infinitely adjustable from approx 820 to 2 460 ft min 250 750 m min This enables you to optimally adjust to different material features Please also note that the circumferen tial speed of the sanding disc is greatest along the out side and decreases towards the centre s
10. ease both clamping screws 1 2 Align work table 2 with an angle to exactly 90 as shown in Fig 4 3 Retighten clamping screws 1 4 Release screw 3 slightly and correct the zero posi tion of indicator 4 as necessary 5 Re tighten screw 3 5 4 Setting the sanding table angle Fig 5 Attention Before setting the sanding table always disconnect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadver tently Risk of injuries To chamfer boards or slats for example we recom mend placing these objects on the pivoted table Also refer to Fig 5a Set the chamfer angle as follows 1 Release the right and left clamping screws 1 Fig 5b 2 Swivel sanding table 2 to the required angle posi tion and check the set value on angle scale 3 3 Retighten clamping screws 1 5 5 Connecting the vacuum cleaner Fig 6 Attention Before connecting the vacuum cleaner always discon nect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadvertently Risk of injuries We recommend you always work with the vacuum cleaner This not only guarantees clean work but also reduces the harmful effect of some dusts N Slide rubber adapter 1 onto suction connection 2 Insert vacuum cleaner nozzle 3 in rubber adapter 1 3 Switch on vacuum cleaner while working 6 Working with the disc sander TSG 250 E Caution Safe and accurate work is only possible with careful fas tening Never leave an activated
11. ee Fig 7 General recommendations on selecting the sanding speed are difficult it is best you experiment to find out the correct sanding speed for your material or work piece Empirically non ferrous metals and plastic require less sanding speeds than soft and hard woods the same also applies to ceramics and glass In conclusion Recommendations as said are difficult the right speed depends on the material contact pres sure or abrasive wear and the grit of the sanding discs 6 2 Working with the angle stop Fig 8 J Fig 8 If you will be sanding the ends of thinner strips to mitre it is expedient to use the angle stop included in the scope of delivery 1 Insert the angle stop Pos 5 Fig 1 with the stop rail into the designated groove 2 Release clamping screw 1 Fig 8 3 Set the required angle on scale 2 and re tighten clamping screw 1 4 Guide the desired work piece at the limit stop against the sanding disc as shown in the image 6 3 Adhering or replacing the sanding discs Fig 9 Fig 9 Attention Before adhering or changing the sanding discs always disconnect the mains plug to prevent the disc from starting up inadvertently Risk of injuries Note When changing the sanding disc we recommend removing the sanding table together with the housing cover This procedure is explained in the section Removing and attaching the sanding table Along wi
12. hen ordering For any further information call us toll free at 1 877 PROXXON 1 877 776 9966 or visit us on the web at www proxxon com us Made in Luxemburg Distributed in the U S by Prox Tech Inc Art Nr 38060 99 We reserve the right to make further alterations for the purpose of technical progress
13. her Sanding glass stones or tiles is thus no problem The device is suitable for wet sanding A clearly laid out table at the rear of the device makes it easy to pre select the rotational speed or sanding speed for the appropriate material The high quality aluminium sanding table can be adjusted to tilt up by 10 and down by 50 A scale makes it easy to read the angle This also contains the guide groove of the angle stop that is also included in the delivery It is even possible to accurately refinish small turning steels sharpen chisels and knives re sand screwdriver edges etc Delivery includes two sanding discs of 80 and 240 grit each A silicone film was attached to the sanding disc to guarantee best sanding disc exchange e g while work 4 3 Technical data ing with different grits Sanding speed 820 to 2 460 ft min A suction connection for the vacuum cleaner makes 250 750 m min sure that sanding dust has no other place to go but in Sanding disc 0 9 27 32 250 mm the vacuum cleaner This presents the best equipment Max sanding height 5 5 16 135 mm for any occurring sanding work Table adjustment tilts 10 up 50 down Noise level 72 dB A Vibration lt 2 5 m s 4 1 Scope of delivery Work table 10 83 x 4 13 275 x 105 mm Overall size without table 1 pe Disc sander TSG 250 E LxDxH 10 6 x 11 x 13 1 pc Angle stop 270 x 280 x 330 mm 1 pc Rubber connecting piece fo
14. ice technician Repair service is avail able at your PROXXON service center You find the address at address at the back of this manual To avoid fire or toxic reaction never use gasoline naph tha acetone lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the disc sander Cleaning The machine is largely maintenance free To ensure a long service life however the machine should be cleaned with a soft cloth handbrush or paintbrush after each time it is used A vacuum cleaner is also recommended here A vac 9 Care and maintenance Caution Before cleaning adjusting service or repair disconnect the mains plug and turn switch in Off Position 10 Spare parts list uum cleaner should always be used during work The outside of the housing can be cleaned with a soft possibly damp cloth In this process mild soap or another suitable cleaning agent can be used Solvents or cleaning agents containing alcohol e g petrol clean ing alcohols etc should be avoided since these can attack the plastic cases Please order spare parts in writing from the PROXXON Central Service address at the back of the instructions 28060 03 Sanding disc 28060 08 Indicator 28060 09 Motor 28060 10 Splash guard 28060 11 Ball bearing 28060 12 Spacer 28060 14 Strain relief 28060 16 Fastening screw 28060 17 _ Toothed belt pulley 28060 18 Toothed belt 28060 19 Fastening screw 28060 20 Washer 28060 21 Fastening
15. ing of glass stone and tiles messssssssserrsssreerrrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrr rr rr rn nennen 9 92 Gare and Malhlenance siasio inene es ae ee a Eaten Rehan ee ehe 9 10 Spareparts NSU are en ee res Re ve mera ane ehe 9 11 Exploded GRAWING ve KAD AN nd t s teed tle R Ar HR EE KT ES EN a N RA TR A AK KRK seen 11 1 Introduction Dear Customer The use of these instructions e makes it easier to become acquainted with the device e prevents malfunctions due to improper handling and e increases the service life of your device Always keep these instructions close to hand Only operate this device with exact knowledge of it and comply with the instructions PROXXON will not be liable for the safe function of the device for e handling that does not comply with the usual intended use e other application uses that are not stated in the instructions e disregard of the safety regulations You will not have any warranty claims for e operating errors e lack of maintenance For your safety please comply with the enclosed safety regulations without fail Only use original PROXXON spare parts All rights reserved for further developments within the meaning of technical progress We wish you much suc cess with the device 2 Grounding instructions 1 All grounded cord connected tools In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of ele
16. n ferrous metals steel glass GRP plas tic and ceramics Can also be used in conjunction with the liquid cooling system Article number 28 976 320 grit Contents 5 pieces 8 Accessories for wet sanding and cutting of glass stone and tiles Liquid cooling system as specific accessory for wet sanding consisting of coolant container and collection tray This enables the machining of glass stones tiles or steel and also bonds sanding dust The use of coolant also has a positive effect on the surface quality Assembly is absolutely uncomplicated thanks to the enclosed instructions Coolant container Plastic container with flow release 39 100 cm tubing 2 spouts for the MBS E table and mounting bracket screws Holds 1 quart Article number 28 188 Coolant collection tray Size 16 17 32 x 12 13 64 x 19 32 420 x 310 x 15mm Includes gasket for sealing the attachment holes of the machine With 19 11 16 50 cm discharge tube and nipple for band saw table The tray is undrilled and may be used on other machines too Article number 28 189 Caution If any part is missing or damaged do not plug the disc sander in until the missing or damaged part is replaced and assembly is complete To avoid electrical shock use only identical PROXXON replacement parts when servicing double insulated tools Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this disc sander may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified serv
17. ned 9 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An under sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord Exception No 1 The reference to the table and the table itself may be omitted if a statement indicating the appropriate gage and 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 21 length is incorporated into the instruction Exception No 2 The information regarding extension cords need not be provided for a permanently connected tool WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Exception The refer ence to gloves may be omitted from the instructions for a grinder ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OV
18. r 11 1996 Ampere Ampere Rating Ampere Rating Volts 1 More Than Than Not More Than More Than 10 10 12 Total length of cord in feet 120 ao 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 240 V 50 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 16 16 12 16 12 Not Recommended Recommended a Only the applicable parts of the Table need to be included For instance a 120 volt product need not include the 240 volt heading 3 1 Additional safety instructions for sander Operate only after you have received instruction 2 Wear proper clothing 3 Wear face shield safety glasses or goggles and use glass safety guard on grinder 4 See that the guard is in place 5 Set tool rest 1 16 inch to 1 8 inch from the wheel 6 Dress wheel when necessary 7 Make sure that no one but you is inside the opera tor s area 8 Adjust grinder for your job before turning power on 9 Stand to one side of wheel when turning power on The wheel may be cracked causing it to break up 10 Turn on power after permission is given 11 Keep hands away from the wheel while it is in motion 12 Hold work with your hands Ask permission to grind small pieces 13 Use the face of the wheel only 14 Press materials against wheel with correct amount of pressure WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemi cals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth
19. r vacuum cleaner con nection Motor 2 pc Sanding discs 80 grit Voltage 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 pc Sanding discs 240 grit Power consumption 200 watt KB 15 min 1 pc Operating instructions 1 pc Device packaging Use only in closed rooms GE 4 2 Leaend Fia 1 Do not dispose of the electrical 9 Fig 1 device in the household waste x 1315 16 14 5 Commissioning the device 5 1 Setting up your disc sander Fig 1 8 9 10 1211 4 6 5 7 1 Speed controller 2 On Off switch 3 Sanding table 4 Clamping screw angle stop 5 Angle stop Fig 2 6 Scale angle stop 7 Housing Note 8 Mains cable When setting up the device always make sure you 9 Connecting piece for vacuum cleaner have a level and firm surface Secure stability is indis 10 Clamping screw of angle adjustment pensable for working with the device 11 Scale of angle adjustment 12 Indicator Warning 13 Protecting cover To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical 14 Sanding disc shock do not plug the power cord into a power source 15 Mounting connection for cooling system receptacle during unpacking and assembly Never con 16 Connecting piece for coolant hose nect the plug to the power source receptacle until the assembly and adjustment steps are completed and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions Make certain the switch is in the off position before connecting the m
20. th your disc sander your basic equipment includes two sanding discs with 80 and 240 grit each these are easily obtainable spare parts The sanding disc of your TSG 250 E is covered with an adhesive sili cone film This material ensures the completely uncomplicated exchange of sanding discs because they do not stick but adhere firmly Firmly enough to work but loose enough to be easily removed later on Replacing the discs is thus no problem either because of wear or because you need discs with different grits while work ing 1 We recommend removing the sanding table together with the housing cover This procedure is explained in the section Removing and attaching the sanding table 2 To change the disc simply pull it off from the plate 3 Peel off the rear protective film of the new disc 4 Press the disc on to the sanding disc evenly and bubble free 5 If necessary reassemble the sanding table with housing cover as explained in the section Remov ing and attaching the sanding table 7 Accessories Self adhesive white corundum sanding discs for TSG 250 E 0 250 mm Industrial quality For sanding soft and hard woods chipboards fibre boards non ferrous metals steel plastic cork rubber and minerals Article number 28 970 80 grit 5 piec Article number 28 972 150 grit 5 piec Article number 28 974 240 grit 5 piec Self adhesive silicon carbide sanding discs for TSG 250 E 0 250 mm For sanding no
21. ves you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the U S province to province in Canada and from country to country This limited warranty applies only to PROXXON power tools sold within the United States of America Canada the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Mexico For warranty coverage within other countries contact your local PROXXON Importer 10 11 Exploded drawing IN o le LE 66 10 07 SERVICE AND REPAIR Your device does not work properly Please read the operating instructions again carefully If the unit is in fact defective please send it to Prox Tech Inc Attn PROXXON Service Center 2555 Tate Blvd S E Hickory NC 28601 Please make sure that your tool is carefully packaged and include a copy of your dated proof of purchase You will help us to react even quicker if you describe the problem in short and please don t forget to include your name address and daytime telephone number We will respond in a prompt and reliable manner Spare Parts You can also order any necessary spare parts from our Service Center at the above address Please check the article number of the tool concerned on the nameplate of the tool and define the part needed by using the explosion drawing in the manual that came with the tool Every part has a specific number 5 digit XX Please provide us with this number w
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