Symbols Used In This Manual; Symbols On The Power Tool; For Your Safety - Flex GDE 10 Original Operating Instructions

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING!
Denotes impending danger.
Non-observance of this warning may result in death or extre-
mely severe injuries.
CAUTION!
Denotes a possibly dangerous situation.
Non-observance of this warning may result in slight injury or
damage to property.
NOTE
Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the power tool

Before switching on the power tool, read the
operating manual!
Wear goggles!
Disposal information for the old machine
(see page 16)

For your safety

WARNING!
Before using the power tool, please read and follow:
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these operating instructions,
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the "General safety instructions" on the handling of power tools
in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
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the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the
prevention of accidents.
This power tool is state of the art and has been constructed in accor-
dance with the acknowledged safety regulations. Nevertheless,
when in use, the power tool may be a danger to life and limb of the
user or a third party, or the power tool or other property may be
damaged. The power tool may be operated only if it is
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as intended,
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in perfect working order.
Faults which impair safety must be repaired immediately.
Intended use
The renovation sander GDE 10 is designed
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for commercial use in industry and trade,
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for dry sanding and smooth finishing concrete, plaster,
screed, sandstone, fireclay and tarmac
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for sanding off paint and adhesive residue on concrete or
screed
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for use with diamond tools that are offered by FLEX for this
power tool and are authorised to run at a speed of at least
10,000 rpm (DGH-RD 150) and 2900 rpm (BSH-RD 150).
It is not permitted to use cutting-off wheels, roughing wheels,
fan-like grinding wheels or wire brushes.
Connect a class M dust extractor when using the renovation
sander GDE 10.
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Safety instructions
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injuries. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder
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and sander. Read all safety warnings, instructions, il-
lustrations and specifications provided with this po-
wer tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
This power tool is not suitable for use with wire brus-

hes and cutting discs. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-

signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
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equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can
break and fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-
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sory must be within the capacity rating of your power
tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the
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grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by
flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the
locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out
of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of con-
trol.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in-
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spect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess we-
ar, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool
or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and instal-
ling an accessory, position yourself and bystanders
away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run
the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one mi-
nute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart du-
ring this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on

application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-
tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris gene-
rated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
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Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces on-
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ly, when performing an operation where the cutting ac-
cessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make expo-
sed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If

you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your
hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
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come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may
grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
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