Flex GE 5 Original Operating Instructions page 22

Switching the electric power
tool on and off
Switch on the machine:
Press the switch (1.).

To engage, press the locking button

and release switch (2.).
Switch off the machine:
Press the switch briefly

Preselecting the speed
To set the operating speed, move the dial
to the required value.
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GE 5/GE 5 R/GSE 5/GSE 5 R
Using extension (optional)
An extension tube is available for the wall
sander GE 5/GE 5 R/GSE 5/GSE 5 R.
The extension tube can be used to increase
the range when working with the wall sander.
Attach extension tube from below

to the housing of the wall sander (1.)
and push it forwards until it engages (2.).
To remove, press in both catches (1.)

and remove extension tube (2.).
Working with the power tool
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.