FLEX PE 14-3 125 Polierer Instruction Manual

FLEX PE 14-3 125 Polierer

Product Specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Before Operation
Mount the additional handle for better handling of the polisher.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How do I mount the additional handle on the polisher?
  To mount the additional handle on the polisher for better handling, follow these steps: – Remove the fastening screw from the handle housing where you want to mount the handle. – Attach the handle securely by reattaching the previously removed screw after mounting the handle.

• How do I change the tool holder on the polisher?
  To change the tool holder on the polisher, follow these steps: – Turn clockwise and unscrew the existing tool holder from the spindle. – Attach the new tool holder by following the same steps in reverse order.

Symbols used in this manual

• WARNING!
  Denotes impending danger. Non-obser-vance of this warning may result in death or extremely 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

For your safety

WARNING!

• Before using the power tool, please read and follow:
  • these operating instructions,
  • the “General Power Tool Safety
  • Warnings” on the handling of power tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315915),
  • 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 accordance 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 polisher may be used only
  • as intended,
  • in perfect working order.
• Faults which impair safety must be repaired immediately.

Intended use
The polisher is designed

• for commercial use in industry and trade,
• for all types of polishing work with polishing sponges, lambskins and woolskins, felt plate, buffing disc,
• for use with polishing tools which are permitted to run at a speed of at least 3700 r.p.m.

Safety Warnings Common for Polishing Operations
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 polisher. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speci-fications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Operations such as sanding, hole cutting, wire brushing or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
• Never use the power tool for a function that it has not been expressly designed for or that has not been prescribed by the manufacturer. Any such modifications can cause a loss of control and serious injury.
• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed 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 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 accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
• The dimensions of the insertion tool fastening must match the dimensions of the fastening elements of the power tool. Insertion tools that cannot be properly secured to the power tool will rotate unevenly, vibrate heavily and could result in loss of control.
• Threaded mounting of accessories must match the 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 control.
• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, 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 installing 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 minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated 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. 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.
• 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 come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flam-mable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result reesult in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.

• For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.

• Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

  • Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces.
    Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
    The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

  • Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

  • Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.

  • Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

  •  Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations
Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.

Additional safety instructions

• The mains voltage and the voltage specifications on the rating plate must correspond.
• Do not press the spindle lock until the tool stops.

Noise and vibration

• NOTE

  • Values for the A-weighted sound pressure level and for the total vibration values can be found in the “Technical specifications” table.
  • The noise and vibration values have been determined in accordance with EN 62841.

• WARNING!
  The indicated measurements refer to new power tools. Daily use causes the noise and vibration values to change.

• NOTE

  • The vibration emission level given in this infor-mation sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
  • For a precise estimation of the vibration load the times should also be considered during which the power tool is switched off or even running, but not actually in use. This may significantly decrease the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

• CAUTION!
  Wear ear protection at a sound pressure above 85 dB(A).

Technical specifications

A-weighted sound pressure level according to EN 62841 (see “Noise and vibration”):
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 80
Sound power level LWA| dB(A)| 88
Uncertainty K| db| 3.0
Total vibration value accordance with EN 62841 (see „Noise and vibration“):
Emissions value ah when polishing painted surfaces| m/s2| 4.0
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 1.5

Overview

1. Spindle

2. Gear head with handle cover
   With air outlet and direction-of-rotation arrow.

3. Handle

4. Spindle lock
   Secures the spindle when the tool is changed.

5. Fastening screw for handle cover

6. Rating plate

7. Locking button
   Locks the switch (8) during continuous operation.

8. Switch
   Switches the polisher on and off and also accelerates it up to the preselected speed.

9. 4.0 m power cord with plug

10. Dial for preselecting the speed

Operating instructions

WARNING!
Before carrying out any work on the polisher, always pull out the mains plug.
CAUTION!
The available mains voltage and the voltage specifications on the rating plate must be the same.

Before switching on the polisher
Unpack the polisher and check that there are no missing or damaged parts.

Attaching the auxiliary handle

• The auxiliary handle can be attached to improve handling of the polisher.

• To do this, remove the handle cover fastening screw from the side on which the handle is to be attached.

• When removing the handle, put back the screw which was removed beforehand.

Switch on and off
Brief operation without engaged switch rocker

• Press and hold down the switch (1.).
• To switch off, release the switch.

Continuous operation with engaged switch rocker

• Press and hold down switch (1.).

• To lock into position, hold down the locking button (2.) and release the switch.

• To switch off, briefly press and release the switch.

NOTE
Following a power failure, the switched on power tool does not restart.

Preselecting the speed

• To set the operating speed, move the dial to the required value.
• Gently press the switch to accelerate the power tool up to the preselected speed.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to destruction of the tool. Use the appropriate tool for the job.
NOTE
If an overload or overheating occurs during continues operation, the power tool automa-tically reduces the speed until the power tool has cooled down adequately.

Attaching the tool holder

• Pull out the mains plug.

• Press and hold down the spindle lock (1.).

• Screw the tool holder (Velcro pad, fleece pad) clockwise onto the spindle and tighten hand-tight (2.).

• Attach the tool to the tool holder.

• Insert the mains plug into the socket.

• Switch on the polisher (without engaging it) and run the polisher for approx. 30 seconds. Check for imbalances and vibrations.

• Switch off the polisher.

Changing the tool holder

• Pull out the mains plug.
• Press and hold down the spindle lock.
• Unscrew tool holder anti-clockwise and screw it off the spindle.
• Attach new tool holder (see above).

Attaching the tools
CAUTION!
Attach the tools in the centre of the tool holder. Imbalances may damage the power tool. The work result may be impaired.

Operating instructions
NOTE

• When the polisher is switched off, the tool continues running briefly.
• If using a polishing paste, use the respective tool for each paste.
• On sensitive surfaces (e.g. car paintwork) do not work aggressively but work at slow speeds applying low contact pressure. Sponges can be washed in the washing machine.
• The device should only be installed with the handle cover installed, as this improves the cooling of the device and reduces the risk of causing damage to objects to be polished or burns to your hands.
• 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
WARNING!

• If metals are ground or cut over a prolonged period, conductive dust may become depo-sited inside the housing.
• Impairment of the protective insulation!Operate the power tool via a residual- current-operated circuit-breaker (tripping current 30 mA).
  • Regularly clean the power tool and ventilation slots. 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.

Gears
NOTE

• Do not loosen the screws on the gear head during the warranty period.
• Non-compliance will deem the guarantee obligations of the manufacturer null and void.

Repairs

• Repairs may be carried out by an authorised customer service centre only.
• Power tools with attachment type Y
• Only the manufacturer or their representative shall be authorised to replace the mains connection line so as to prevent safety risks.

Spare parts and accessories

For other accessories, in particular tools and polishing aids, see the manufacturer’s catalogues.
Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www .flex-tools.com

Disposal information

WARNING!
Render redundant power tools unusable by removing the power cord.

• EU countries only
• Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste!
• In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
  NOTE
  Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Exemption from liability

The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product. The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage which was caused by improper use of the power tool or by use of the power tool with products from other manufacturers.

ABOUT COMPANY

• FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH
• Bahnhofstr. 15
• 71711 Steinheim/Murr
• Tel. +49 (0) 7144 828-0
• Fax +49 (0) 7144 25899
• info@flex-tools.com
• www.flex-tools.com

References

• Power tools for professional craftsmen | FLEX - FLEX

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