Operating Instructions - Flex GE MH 18.0-EC Manual

Switch on and off (Figure I-K)
Brief operation without engaged switch
rocker (Figure I)
 Press and hold down the switch.
 To switch off, release the switch.
Continuous operation with engaged
switch rocker (Figure I-K)
 Press and hold down the switch (1.).
 To lock into position, hold down the locking
button (2.) and release the switch.
 To switch off, briefly press and release
the switch.
Preselecting the speed (Figure L)
 To set the operating speed, move the dial
to the required value.
 Gently press the switch to accelerate the
power tool up to the preselected speed.
Using bar-type handle (optional)
To stabilise the working position, it is
possible to mount a bar-type handle on the
handle tube. The mounting position can be
determined individually.
Using adapter for suction hose
(optional)
The adapter can be used for connecting
suction hoses of different dimensions.
Working with the power tool (Figure
M)
CAUTION!
Hold the electric power tool with both hands!
When working, always have one hand
on the handle – even when working with
attached extension. Keep your hands away
from the sanding head.
Otherwise, your hand could become caught,
as the sanding head swivels in different
directions.
1. Attach sanding tool.
2. Connect dust extraction system.
3. Insert mains plug.
4. Set required speed.
5. Switch on dust extraction system.
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6. Hold the wall sander with both hands.
This provides the best possible
combination of range and leverage
for the application.
7. Switch on the device.
8. Press the wall sander gently against
the work surface (the pressure should
be just enough to ensure that the san-
ding head is flush with the work sur-
face).
9. Increase the pressure to bring the san-
ding sheet into contact with the work
surface. In doing so, swing the sander
in overlapping movements to smooth
the surface to the required fineness.
CAUTION!
The rotating parts of the sanding head must
not come into contact with sharp projecting
objects (e.g. nails, screws, junction boxes).
The Velcro pad may be damaged if it comes
into contact with projecting objects.
The Velcro pad can be replaced if it
is damaged or severely abraded (see
section entitled "Maintenance and care").

Operating instructions

Brush ring
A brush-type ring surrounds the sanding
head. This ring has two functions:
– As the ring projects above the surface
of the sanding plate, it is the ring which
comes into contact with the work surface
first. As a result, the sanding head
is brought parallel to the work surface
before the sanding tool comes into
contact with the work surface.
This avoids a sickle-shaped depression
caused by the edge of the sanding disc.
– The ring also retains the dust until
it is extracted by the dust extractor.
If the brush ring is damaged or shows
excessive wear, it should be replaced
(see section entitled "Maintenance and
care"). Replacement brush rings are availa-
ble from any FLEX customer service centre.
GE MH 18.0-EC