General Maintenance - Flex FX3411 Operator's Manual

WARNING
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
SERVICE
WARNING
unauthorized personnel may result in
misplacing of internal wires and
components which could cause a serious
hazard. We recommend that all tool service be
performed by a FLEX Factory Service Center
or Authorized FLEX Service Station.
REPLACING THE WORN BACKING PAD
(FIG. 9A & FIG. 9B)
a. Detach the battery pack.
b. Remove the attached worn sanding disc if
necessary.
c. Loosen the 4 bolts with a Hexagon spline
screwdriver (not included). Remove them
together with the backing pad (Fig. 9a).
d. Align the mounting holes in the new backing
pad with the ones on the bearing base and
place it onto the bearing base (Fig. 9b).
Secure it with the 4 bolts.
NOTICE: Keep the sander in a stable position
and place the new backing pad carefully onto
the bearing base. Remove the backing pad
and readjust the bearing base if necessary.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

WARNING
parts. Use of any other parts could create a
hazard or cause product damage.
Periodically inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or
an authorized service center for assistance.
CLEANING
Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean
your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
MAINTENANCE
To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the
Preventive maintenance
performed by
When servicing, use only
identical replacement
Fig. 9a
Backing Pad
Fig. 9b
Backing Pad
Bearing Base
WARNING
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
Always store your power tool in an indoor dry
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep
away from corrosive agents.
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Certain cleaning agents
and solvents damage
STORAGE