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EDGE-, CORNER- AND STAIR-SANDING MACHINE FLIP ® Operating Instructions Translation of original operating instructions for the edge-, corner- and stair-sanding machine ® FLIP www.laegler.com...
Preparing the machine ..............................16 Connecting the power cable ............................17 Switching on the machine ............................18 Switching off the machine ............................19 ® Working with the FLIP .............................. 20 General application tips ............................... 20 Replacing the sanding medium ........................... 22 5.2.1 Velcro sanding discs ..............................
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The machine runs but creates a great deal of dust ....................48 Sanding problems (waves, strips, grooves) ....................... 49 Circuit diagram ................................51 ® Spare parts FLIP ................................ 52 Service passport ................................63 EC Declaration of conformity for machines (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) ..............64...
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® FLIP - COMPONENTS Dust bag Pipe socket with locating flange Motor cable Handle Rocker switch Motor Guide roller Fan housing Attachment Fig. 1 Components of the edge-, corner- and stair-sanding machine FLIP ® FLIP ® 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
The power cable is attached to the bag’s fixing bracket with Velcro tape so that it is kept out of the working area of the machine. ® There are three different attachments for the FLIP (part numbers ® are in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP •...
Long attachment You will find the corresponding part • Corner attachment numbers for the optional equipment and • Foldable earmuff wearing parts in Section 11, Spare parts ® FLIP • Working light FLIP ® ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
RISK OF DEATH and RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE from unsecured load: • When transported in a car or the like, the machines and all parts must be secured against sliding! ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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Section 5.3, 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! ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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(at least filter class P2)! • Always wear a respiratory protective mask (at least filter class P2) when executing works which might create dust, e.g. cleaning of the machine! ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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RISK OF INJURY and RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE from unsuitable parts: • Only use tools, accessories and spare parts from LÄGLER ® for the FLIP ® Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® Warranty claims for foreign parts or damage caused thereby cannot be accepted! ® FLIP 01.01.2019...
Inspect the extension cable regularly and replace it if it is damaged ( part ® numbers in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP Damaged electrical components must be replaced by a qualified electrician ( part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ®...
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Pay attention to your work. Work carefully and do not use the machine if you are not concentrating. • Store your machines safely! Store your unused machines in a dry, closed location out of the reach of children! ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
Technical data 3.1 DATA ON TYPE PLATE ATTENTION! ® The type plate of FLIP is located on the motor housing (fig. 2). The In order to receive the correct spare following technical data are specified on the type plate (fig. 3):...
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DGUV) Workplace-related noise emission 84 dB(A) values Sound power level 95 dB(A) Measurement uncertainty constant of the noise emission 4 dB(A) values Vibration total value a < 2.5 m/s² (measured at the handle) ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
COMMISSIONING Commissioning The section describes how to start using the FLIP ® on-site. In order to prevent damage and malfunctions, you must proceed in the order of steps indicated below. 4.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE ATTENTION! Please note that the packaging serves as a transport Fig.
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 FLIP • Observe the applicable regulations and legal requirements in your country! Fig.
Never allow the machine to run unattended! Tip the machine backwards slightly (fig. 9)! Flip the rocker switch to “I” (fig. 10, 1). The switch button will snap into the place and the motor will be started. Tip the machine forward and begin sanding ( Section 5, ®...
Tip the machine backwards slightly (fig. 9)! Flip the rocker switch to “O” (fig. 10, 2). The switch button will snap into the place and the motor will be switched off. Wait until the sanding plate comes to a complete stop before...
- E-mail: info@laegler.com - Internet: http://www.laegler.com ATTENTION! • Bear in mind that the FLIP ® operates at very high cutting You will also find important and interesting speeds! For this reason, there is a risk of burn marks for ®...
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WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® • Prevent sanding marks made by previously used grit grade by adhering to the order of the sandpaper grit grade and never skip more than one grit grade. • 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.
WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® 5.2 REPLACING THE SANDING MEDIUM ATTENTION! • Only use sanding discs with paper as the base! Do not use any sanding discs with thick bases such as fiber discs, cutting discs or similar materials! Otherwise the sanding plate will be damaged! •...
WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® 5.2.2 CONVENTIONAL SANDING DISCS Switch off the machine and pull the power plug out of the socket! Lay the machine on its side, avoiding damage to the floor and the machine! Use the universal spanner to remove the screw from the sanding plate (fig.
WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® 5.3 EMPTYING THE DUST BAG WARNING! RISK OF FIRE from the formation of sparks while sanding: • Note the warning on the motor housing (fig. 19)! • The dust bag must always be removed from the machine Fig.
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WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® Remove the plug of the motor cable from the extension cable coupler. Shake the dust residue from the machine into the dust bag (fig. 22). Open the quick-release fasteners on the locating flange (fig. 23, 1).
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WORKING WITH THE FLIP ® Attach the emptying fixture to the dust bag by turning the two quick-release fasteners 90° clockwise (fig. 27). Emptying the dust bag into the waste bag by shaking it vigorously (fig. 28). Seal the filled waste bag with a cable tie (fig. 29).
Carry the FLIP ® by the pipe socket. minimum temperature fluctuations. ® In order for the FLIP to need less space for transport or storage, NOTE! proceed as follows: You can use parts of the transport packing Pull out the stop bolt in the fan house (fig. 33, 1).
® • Only use original spare parts from LÄGLER part numbers in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® )! 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! •...
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. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
Undo the screw which attaches the belt tightening the belt tightening plate (fig. 36). plate. ® Hold the FLIP by the fan housing and press the belt tightening plate forward towards the attachment at the same time with your thumb (fig. 37, 1).
Use only original LÄGLER V-belts (part number in Section 11, ® Spare parts FLIP The V-belt must be replaced, at the latest, when it cannot be retightened because the screws for connecting the attachment are at the end of the holes.
Put on the attachment cover. the complete sanding plate are aligned with the holes in the attachment! Fig. 45 Tighten the four screws for attaching the complete Fig. 46 Insert the V-belt into the motor pulley. sanding plate. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
® Use only original LÄGLER sanding plates (part number in ® Section 11, Spare parts FLIP If it is determined while replacing the V-belt that the sanding plate pulley is worn-out, the complete sanding plate must be replaced as follows:...
Spare parts FLIP The motor pulley is subjected to increased wear due to the high ® motor speed of the FLIP . In order to prevent excessive wearing of the V-belt, the pulley should be replaced in a timely fashion (fig. 48).
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RISK OF DEATH from electrical shock: Do not pinch any cables while installing the handle! Install the attachment on the machine ( Section 7.3.2, Installing the V-belt) and tighten the V-belt ( Section 7.2, Tightening the V-belt). ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
® • Use only original FLIP carbon brushes with safety contacts (part number in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® • In order to extend the service life of the motor, a qualified electrician should remove the carbon remnants on...
Use only original LÄGLER ® dust bags for the FLIP ® (part number in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® • Do not use any dust bags which have been damaged, washed, patched or repair in any other way! •...
Now turn the guide roller in the direction required until the alignment mark on the fan housing and the guide roller match up (fig. 57 and fig. 58). Retighten the locknut. Adjust the second guide roller. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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The sanding zone of the machine is too much to The sanding zone of the machine is too much to the left: the left. The right guide roller is lifting the machine too much. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
In order to achieve a major abrasion at coarse sanding works no additional pressure must be applied to the attachment! The sanding pressure and consequently the aggressivity of the abrasive with the FLIP ® are adjusted by the guide rollers! With a flat machine adjustment for fine sanding works (fig.
7.9.1 REPLACING THE WHEELS Use only original LÄGLER ® wheels (part number in Section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® 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.
Push the wall-protecting roller into the position you require (fig. 70, 1) and retighten the screw (fig. 70, 2). ® Check the position by placing the switched off FLIP against the wall so that the wall-protecting roller rests against the wall or skirting board.
® Use only original LÄGLER wall-protecting rollers (part number in ® Section 11, Spare parts FLIP Switch off the machine and pull the power plug out of the socket! Fig. 72 Undo the fixing screws (1) and remove the com- plete wall-protecting roller (2).
(= working document all of this. equipment), the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) must be complied with in Germany! ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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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. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
The wear limit of the carbon brushes has been reached. The carbon brushes must be replaced. Section 7.6, Replacing the carbon brushes ® Use only original FLIP carbon brushes with safety contacts ® (part number in section 11, Spare parts FLIP ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
The V-belt is not tight enough and must be tightened a bit. Section 7.2, Tightening the V-belt • The machine setting angle is too flat. The guide rollers must be properly adjusted. Section 7.8, Adjusting the guide rollers ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
More than one sanding disc is mounted. Only install one sanding disc. Section 5.2, Replacing the sanding medium • The machine setting angle is too steep. The guide rollers must be properly adjusted. Section 7.8, Adjusting the guide rollers ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
CAUSES OF FAULTS ® • The FLIP with short or long attachment has not been handled with rotary clockwise movements during the sanding process! ® The FLIP with corner attachment has not been handled with counterclockwise movements during the sanding process! Section 5.1, General application tips...
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Section 7.4, Replacing the complete sanding plate Section 7.5, Replacing the motor pulley • Too much pressure is placed on the sanding disc during the sanding process. Do not press too hard on the attachment during the sanding process. ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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SPARE PARTS FLIP ® ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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SPARE PARTS FLIP ® Item Part number Description 000.01.10.011 Foldable earmuff type MUSIMUFF with FM radio 000.01.10.021 Foldable earmuff type POCKET 000.65.53.151 Extension cable 3 x 1.5 mm², 10 m long 000.01.20.010 Respiratory protection mask P3 000.91.40.001 Universal spanner 701.10.00.100 Impact tool 702.00.00.200...
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NOTES FLIP ® 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
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 ® FLIP 01.01.2019 English / Englisch...
Generic denomination: Floor sanding machine Function: Dry sanding of wooden floors, wooden stairs ® Model: FLIP Serial number: See type plate Commercial name: Edge-, corner- and stair-sanding machine fulfils all the relevant provisions of the specified above European Directive.