Flex GE MH 18.0-EC, Original Operating Instructions

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GE MH 18.0-EC
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Symbols used in this manual
WARNING!
Denotes impending danger.
Non-observance 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
Before switching on the power
tool, read the operating manual!
Wear goggles!
Disposal information for the old
machine (see page 23)!
For your safety
WARNING!
Before using the power tool, please read and
follow:
– these operating instructions,
– the ”General safety instructions” on the
handling of power tools in the enclosed
booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
–
the currently valid site rules and the regu-
lations for the prevention of accidents.
This power tool is state of the art and has been
constructed in accordance with the acknow-
ledged 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
–
as intended,
–
in perfect working order.
Faults which impair safety must be repaired
immediately.
Intended use
The wall sander GE MH 18.0-EC is
designed
– for commercial use in industry and trade,
– for sanding walls and ceilings inside and
outside,
– for sanding smoothed drywalls,
– for use with tools which FLEX offer
for these power tools and which are
authorised to run at a speed of at least
1900 r.p.m.
It is not permitted to use cutting-off wheels,
roughing wheels, fan-like grinding wheels
or wire brushes.
When using the wall sander GE MH 18.0-
EC, connect a Class M dust extractor.
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 sander. 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 grinding, wire
brushing, or for polishing and cut-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.

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.