Maintenance And Care; Carbon Brushes - Flex XFE 7-15 Original Operating Instructions

XFE 7-15 / XCE 10-8
6 Locking button
Locks the switch (5) during continuous operation.
7 Rating plate *
8 Velcro pad
9 Disc support
Torx wrench T20 *
* not illustrated
Instructions for use
WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the polisher, always pull out
the mains plug.
Before switching on the polisher
Unpack the polisher and check that there are no missing or
damaged parts.
Attach or change tools (Figure B)
Pull out the mains plug.
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Firmly press polishing tool, centred on the eye, onto the

Velcro pad (8). Use undamaged polishing tools only.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
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Switch on the polisher (without engaging it) and run the

polisher for approx. 30 seconds. Check for imbalances
and vibrations.
Switch off the polisher.
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Switch on and off
Brief operation without engaged switch rocker
(Figure C)
Press and hold down the switch.
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To switch off, release the switch.
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Continuous operation with engaged switch rocker
NOTE
The electric power tool features a starter interlock. In other
words, the electric power tool will not start running again if still
switched on after a power failure.
Switching on electric power tool after a power
failure
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Switch off the electric power tool.
–
Switch on the electric power tool again.
Figure D:
Press and hold down the switch.
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To lock into position, hold down the locking button and
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release the switch.
Figure E:
To switch off, briefly press and release the switch.
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Preselecting the speed (Figure F)
To set the operating speed, move the dial to the required

value.
Gently press the switch (5) to accelerate the power tool up
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to the preselected speed.
NOTE
If an overload or overheating occurs during continues
operation, the power tool automatically reduces the speed
until the power tool has cooled down adequately.
Work instructions (Figure G)
CAUTION!
When the polisher is switched off, the polishing tool
continues running briefly.
NOTE
Following a tool change (e.g. wool pad instead of polishing
sponge), the difference in weight may increase the
vibrations.
Change the operating speed with the adjusting wheel (4)
until the vibrations have been reduced.
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Switch on the machine before placing it on the surface
which is to be polished and run the polisher up to the set
speed.
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Applying light contact pressure, move the polisher in
circular, overlapping movements on the surface which is
to be polished in order to obtain a good polishing finish
and to ensure that the tool has a long service life.
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On sensitive surfaces (e.g. car paintwork) do not work
aggressively but work at slow speeds applying low contact
pressure.
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If using a polishing paste, use the respective tool for each
paste.
For further information on the manufacturer's products go to
www.flex-tools.com.

Maintenance and care

WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the polisher, always pull out
the mains plug.
Cleaning
Regularly clean the power tool and ventilation slots.
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Frequency of cleaning is dependent on the material and
duration of use.
Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry

compressed air.

Carbon brushes

The polisher features cut-off carbon brushes.
When the wear limit of the cut-off carbon brushes is reached,
the polisher switches off automatically.
NOTE
Use only original parts supplied by the manufacturer for
replacement purposes. If non-original parts are used, the
guarantee obligations of the manufacturer will be deemed
null and void.
When the polisher is being used, the carbon brushes can be
seen sparking through the rear air inlet apertures.
If the carbon brushes spark excessively, switch off the polisher
immediately.
Take the polisher to a customer service workshop authorised
by the manufacturer.
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