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Lagler ELAN Operating Instructions Manual

Edge-, stair- and corner-sanding machine
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EDGE-, STAIR- AND CORNER-SANDING MACHINE ELAN

Operating Instructions

Translation of original operating instructions
for the edge-, stair- and corner-sanding machine
ELAN
www.laegler.com

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    EDGE-, STAIR- AND CORNER-SANDING MACHINE ELAN Operating Instructions Translation of original operating instructions for the edge-, stair- and corner-sanding machine ELAN www.laegler.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the machine ..............................17 Connecting the power cable ............................18 Switching on the machine ............................19 Switching off the machine ............................20 Working with the ELAN ............................... 21 General application tips ............................... 21 Replacing the sanding disc ............................22 5.2.1 Replacing the Velcro sanding disc ...........................
  • Page 3 The machine runs but creates a great deal of dust ....................47 Sanding problems (waves, strips, grooves) ....................... 48 Circuit diagrams ................................50 Spare parts ELAN ................................. 52 Service passport ................................59 EC Declaration of conformity for machines (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) ..............60...
  • Page 4 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES Dust bag Switch Handle piece Motor cable MultiClip Motor Fan housing Guide roller Attachment Fig. 1 Main features of the edge-, stair- and corner-sanding machine ELAN ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    In figure 1, we have indicated the most important components of ® of success with your ELAN. All LÄGLER the ELAN. Take your time to become familiar with the machine. products are subjected to a thorough inspection before leaving the factory.

  • Page 6: Protective Devices

    You will find the corresponding part • corner attachment numbers for the optional equipment and • foldable earmuff wearing parts in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN. • safety switch for fault current PRCD-S (for German mains supply) ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 7: Wearing Parts And Safety-Related Parts

    Velcro disc on sanding plate • V-belt • motor pulley • sanding plate, complete • sanding disc axle • dust bag • MultiClip • guide roller • paper tensioning disc • hexagonal nut for paper tension • carbon brushes ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 8: Hazard Warnings And Safety Instructions

    • To protect yourself and the machine against faults in the mains supply use a safety switch (for German mains supply part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! Observe the applicable regulations and legal requirements in your country! •...
  • Page 9 ( Section 5.5, Emptying the dust bag)! • Always transport and store used dust bags in closed and non-combustible containers! • Always transport and store the machine without dust bag! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 10 P2) must be worn! • A respiratory protective mask (at least filter class P2) must be worn when conducting all work that creates dust, e.g. emptying the dust bag or cleaning of the machine! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 11 RISK OF INJURY and RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE from unsuitable parts: • Only use tools, accessories and spare parts from LÄGLER ® for the ELAN ( Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! Warranty claims for foreign parts or damage caused thereby cannot be accepted! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 12: General Safety Instructions

    Inspect the extension cable regularly and replace it if it is damaged (part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN). Damaged electrical components must be replaced by a qualified electrician (part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN).
  • Page 13 Pay attention to your work. Work carefully and do not use the machines if you are not concentrating. • Store your machines safely! Store your unused machines in a dry, closed location out of the reach of children! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    In order to receive the correct spare parts from us, please specify in inquiries and spare part orders always the serial numbers of your machines! The type plate of ELAN is located on the motor housing (fig. 2). Fig. 2 Type plate on motor housing.

  • Page 15: Machine Data

    110 mm (approx. 4.3”) - long attachment 310 mm (approx. 12.2”) - corner attachment 130 mm (approx. 5.1”) Height - short and long attachment 42 mm (approx. 1.7”) - corner attachment 45 mm (approx. 1.8”) ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 16 The permissible workplace values Vibration total value a < 2.5 m/s² may also vary from country to country. measured at the handle This information, however, is intended to enable the user to better estimate the dangers and risks. ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    COMMISSIONING Commissioning This section describes how to put the ELAN into service on site. In order to prevent damage and malfunctions, you should proceed in the order of steps mentioned below. Before starting to work with the machine, you must be properly instructed by your dealer.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cable

    To protect yourself and the machine against faults in the mains supply use a safety switch PRCD (for German mains supply part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! • Observe the applicable regulations and legal require- ments in your country! RISK OF FIRE from the overheating of the cable: •...

  • Page 19: Switching On The Machine

    Push the switch to “I” (fig. 11). The switch button will snap into the place and the motor will be started. Tip the machine forward and begin sanding ( Section 5, Working with the ELAN). Fig. 11 Push the switch to “I” and the motor will be started.

  • Page 20: Switching Off The Machine

    Always remove the power plug from the socket after you have switched off the machine! ATTENTION! Do not store unused machines with sanding media on the sanding plate! The sanding media can cause scratches on the ground! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 21: Working With The Elan

    The ELAN is a very versatile machine. The attachment can be changed in a matter of seconds ( Section 5.4, Replacing the attachment). The ELAN is used for the dry sanding of edges, stairs and corners. Fig. 13 Guide the ELAN with both hands. Do not touch the switch button while sanding! •...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Sanding Disc

    WORKING WITH THE ELAN • After replacing the sanding disc, start working in poorly lit areas of the room in order to remove the initial aggressiveness of the sanding medium. • Always vacuum the floor or stairs thoroughly before the first sanding operation and after each additional one.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Conventional Sanding Disc

    5.3 REPLACING THE SANDING PLATE COVERING Fig. 20 Mount a new sanding disc and assemble again. The ELAN is equipped with a factory-installed Velcro negative. Re-equipping to a felt covering is possible since the sanding plate coverings have been designed as self-adhesive versions.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Attachment

    For the ELAN are three different attachments available (part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN): • short attachment for sanding edges and stairs •...
  • Page 25 Make sure that washers are installed under the hexagonal nuts. Do not tighten the nuts yet! Grab the ELAN at the suction muff and press the attachment forward with your thumb at the same time (fig. 26, 1). Make Fig.

  • Page 26: Emptying The Dust Bag

    WORKING WITH THE ELAN 5.5 EMPTYING THE DUST BAG WARNING! RISK OF FIRE from the formation of sparks while sanding: • Note the warning on the motor housing (fig. 29)! • The dust bag must always be removed from the machine Fig.
  • Page 27 WORKING WITH THE ELAN Pick up the machine and shake the dust residue from the machine into the dust bag (fig. 30). Undo the MultiClip fastener (fig. 31) and the cord of the dust bag (fig. 32). Keep the opening of the dust bag closed and carefully pull it off from the pipe muff (fig.

  • Page 28: Transport And Storage

    Store your unused machines in a dry, closed location out of the reach of children! NOTE! You can use parts of the transport packing to transport or store the machine! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Work And Replacement Of Wearing Parts

    • Only use original spare parts from LÄGLER (part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! This is the only way to ensure that your machine continues to perform! Warranty claims for foreign parts or damage caused thereby cannot be accepted! •...

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Care

    Section 7.3, Replacing the V-belt) and the attachment and flanks of the pulley must be cleaned. Check whether there are any deposits in the fan housing or on the fan blades and remove these if necessary. Wear a respiratory protective mask. ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 31: Tensioning The V-Belt

    Use the closed mouth wrench to loosen the two hexagonal nuts (wrench size 13 mm) which are used to fasten the attachment (fig. 35). Grab the ELAN at the suction muff and press the attachment Fig. 36 Tighten the two nuts again while using your thumb to press the attachment forward in order forward with your thumb at the same time (fig.

  • Page 32: Replacing The V-Belt

    ® Use only original LÄGLER V-belts (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! The V-belt must be replaced when the V-belt cannot be re-tightened because the threaded studs for fastening the attachment are at the end of the long holes.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Attachment Pulley

    7.4 REPLACING THE ATTACHMENT PULLEY Use only original LÄGLER ® attachment pulleys (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! If, when the V-belt is being changed, it is determined that the attachment pulley is worn-out, you must proceed in the following manner: Fig.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Motor Pulley

    (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! Due to the high motor speed of the ELAN, the motor pulley is subjected to increased wear. The motor pulley should therefore be replaced on time in order to prevent excessive V-belt wear (fig. 44).

  • Page 35: Replacing The Carbon Brushes

    There are no warranty claims for damages of this nature! • Use only original ELAN carbon brushes with safety contacts (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! • In order to extend the service life of the motor, a quali-...
  • Page 36 With the tension clamp being held back (1), insert Fig. 54 Tighten down the cable of the carbon brush (A) the new carbon brush (2). and the cable of the motor winding (B). Make sure that no parts fall into the motor! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 37: Checking The Dust Suction System

    ® • Use only original LÄGLER dust bags for the ELAN (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! • Do not use damaged, washed or repaired dust bags! • Make sure that the machine is correctly adjusted ( Sec- tion 7.8, Adjusting the guide rollers)!

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Guide Rollers

    Large sanding area A and therefore low aggres- siveness of the sanding disc. Fig. 59 Steep machine setting for rough sanding tasks. Fig. 60 Small sanding area B and therefore high aggres- siveness of the sanding disc. ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 39 Fig. 63 For a steeper machine setting rotate the guide Fig. 64 Proper adjustment of the guide rollers: roller axis clockwise (1 + 2). Thereby the fan The machine sands centrically. housing is lifted (3). ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 40 The sanding zone of the machine is too much to The sanding zone of the machine is too much to the left means, the right guide roller (A) is lifting the left. the machine more than the left guide roller (B). ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Wheels And The Guide Rollers

    7.9.1 REPLACING THE WHEELS Use only original LÄGLER ® wheels (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! The wheels must be replaced when the contact surfaces are worn-out or damaged or the wheels can only be turned by applying additional force.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Wall-Protecting Roller

    7.10 REPLACING THE WALL-PROTECTING ROLLER ® Use only original LÄGLER wall-protecting rollers (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! Switch off the machine and pull the power plug out of the socket! Remove the attachment from the machine and then remove the attachment from the complete sanding plate Section 7.3.1, Removing the V-belt, points 2 to 6).

  • Page 43: Regular Inspection And Maintenance Work In Accordance With Accident Prevention Regulations

    (= working document all of this. equipment), the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) must be complied with in Germany! ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 44 Equipment on Construction Sites” (DGUV Information 203-006) for more details. Type of inspection The proper condition of the machines and equipment must be inspected. Inspector Electricians or persons trained in electrical engineering when using suitable measurement and inspection devices. ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 45: Causes Of Faults

    The wear limit of the carbon brushes has been reached. The carbon brushes must be replaced. Use only original LÄGLER ® ELAN carbon brushes with safety contacts (part number in Section 11, Spare parts ELAN)! Section 7.6, Replacing the carbon brushes ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 46: The Machine Attempts To Start Up But Is Not Able To Do So

    The V-belt is not tight enough and must be tensioned a bit. Section 7.2, Tensioning the V-belt • The machine setting angle is too flat. The guide rollers must be properly adjusted. Section 7.8, Adjusting the guide rollers ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 47: The Machine Vibrates Intensely And Runs Noisily

    More than one sanding disc is mounted. Only install one sanding disc. Section 5.2, Replacing the sanding disc • The machine setting is too steep. The guide rollers must be properly adjusted. Section 7.8, Adjusting the guide rollers ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 48: Sanding Problems (Waves, Strips, Grooves)

    CAUSES OF FAULTS • The movement of the machine while sanding is incorrect: - Move the ELAN with short or long attachment in circular motions clockwise! - Move the ELAN with corner attachment in circular motions counterclockwise! Section 5.1, General application tips •...
  • Page 49 Section 7.4, Replacing the attachment pulley Section 7.5, Replacing the motor pulley • Too much pressure is placed on the sanding disc while sanding. Do not press too hard on the attachment while sanding. ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 50: Circuit Diagrams

    1,2 kW (1.2 kW) / 230 V / 50 + 60 Hz (CPS) (universal motor) EUGEN LÄGLER GMBH Telefon e-mail: info@laegler.com Phone: 0049 - 7135 - 98 90 - 0 Kappelrain 2 Internet: http://www.laegler.com D-74363 Güglingen-Frauenzimmern Fax: 0049 - 7135 - 98 90 - 98 ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 51 1,05 kW (1.05 kW) / 120 V / 50 + 60 Hz (CPS) EUGEN LÄGLER GMBH Telefon e-mail: info@laegler.com Kappelrain 2 Phone: 0049 - 7135 - 98 90 - 0 Internet: http://www.laegler.com D-74363 Güglingen-Frauenzimmern Fax: 0049 - 7135 - 98 90 - 98 ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 52: Spare Parts Elan

    SPARE PARTS ELAN ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 53 SPARE PARTS ELAN Item Part number Description 350.05.00.100 Handle ELAN, complete 352.05.00.100 Handle ELAN USA, complete 350.05.15.100 Cover, complete 350.05.10.100 Casing tube, complete 0439.1008.800 Nut, left-handed thread 350.65.02.100 Fan blade 000.50.14.051 Sleeve nut 350.01.03.105 Spacer bolt 350.65.04.105 Spacer ring 350.65.82.105 Carbon brush ELAN 350.65.00.200...
  • Page 54 SPARE PARTS ELAN ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 55 SPARE PARTS ELAN Item Part number Description 350.03.50.100 Short attachment ELAN, complete 7500.1004.812 Screw 350.03.25.100 Wall-protecting roller, complete 000.70.10.045 V-belt 350.03.02.100 Cover, short 000.10.12.051 Screw 350.03.52.100 Sanding plate, complete 350.03.12.105 Sanding disc axle 6001.0012.202 Ball bearing 350.03.11.100 Bearing ring 350.03.56.100 Attachment pulley, complete 350.03.35.205...
  • Page 56 SPARE PARTS ELAN ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...
  • Page 57 SPARE PARTS ELAN Item Part number Description 350.00.80.105 Dust bag ELAN 000.01.40.110 MultiClip 000.01.20.010 Respiratory protection mask P3 000.65.53.151 Extension cable 3 x 1.5 mm² (3 x 0.0023 sq.in.), 10 m (394”) long 000.95.21.103 Closed mouth wrench 10/13 mm 350.01.05.200 Dust bag clamp 000.01.65.020...
  • Page 58 NOTES ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 59: Service Passport

    Signature and company stamp Signature and company stamp Date of test and Date of test and Date of test and maintenance work: maintenance work: maintenance work: Signature and company stamp Signature and company stamp Signature and company stamp ELAN 01.02.2018 English / Englisch...

  • Page 60: Ec Declaration Of Conformity For Machines (Ec Directive 2006/42/Ec)

    Generic denomination: Floor sanding machine Function: Dry sanding of wooden floors, wooden stairs Model: ELAN Serial number: See type plate Commercial name: Edge-, stair- and corner sanding machine fulfils all the relevant provisions of the specified above European Directive.

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