Maintenance And Care - Flex GE MH 18.0-EC Manual

GE MH 18.0-EC
Sanding in dry construction
The wall sander features a unique swivel
head. As this head can swivel in different
directions, the sanding head can
be adjusted to the work surface.
As a result, the user can sand the upper,
middle and lower wall areas or ceiling pro-
files without having to change his position.
When working, apply only as much pressure
as is required to keep the sanding plate
in contact with the work surface. Excessive
pressure may result in a disagreeable spiral
pattern of scratches and an uneven work
surface.
Move the sander constantly while the san-
ding plate is in contact with the work sur-
face. In doing so, ensure that you move
the sander evenly and over a wide area.
If you stop the sander on the work surface
or move the sander unevenly, this may
result in a disagreeable spiral pattern
of scratches and an uneven work surface.
NOTE
In the event of overload or overheating in
non-stop operation, the power tool will
switch off.
To continue working, switch the power tool
off and back on again.
Triangular sanding head (Figure N)
The triangular sanding head does not
rotate, but vibrates.
As the triangular sanding head can revolve
on bearings, it can sand right into the
corners of the wall/ceiling.

Maintenance and care

WARNING!
Remove the battery before carrying out any
work on the power tool.
Cleaning (Figure O)
WARNING!
Do not use water or liquid detergents.
 Clean the power tool and grille in front of
the vent slots regularly. Frequency of
cleaning is dependent on the material
and duration of use.
 Regularly blow out the housing interior
and motor with dry compressed air.
 Regularly clean the filter cover.
Remove filter cover and blow it out with
dry compressed air.
Replacing Velcro or backing pad
(Figure P-U)
 Take hold of the sanding plate together
with the sanding head to prevent
the sanding plate from turning.
 Turn the bolts in anti-clockwise direction
and remove.
 The Velcro plates can be detached/
removed.
 Replace parts.
 Assemble sanding head in reverse
sequence.
Replacing the brush ring (Figure V)
 Remove the sanding head (see section
"Replacing Velcro or backing pad (Figure
P-U)").
 Loosen the retaining screws.
 Take the ring out of the housing.
 Insert a new brush ring into the housing
and screw in the retaining screws.
 Assemble sanding head in reverse
sequence.
Replacing the protective corners
(Figure W-X)
 Remove protective corners
to be replaced.
 Attach new protective corners.
In the corners reduce the contact pressure,
otherwise there will be excessive load on
the tips of the triangular sanding disc.
Heavily worn corners of the triangular
sanding head can easily be replaced.
Repairs
Repairs may be carried out by an authorised
customer service centre only.
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