Flex GE 5 User Manual

GE 5/GE 5 R/GSE 5 R
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Contents
Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety informations . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
for all power tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Noise and vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Disposal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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 15)!
Important safety informations
Read and understand all of the safety
precautions, warnings and operating
instructions in the Instruction manual before
operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool
operation and maintenance are caused by
the failure to observe basic safety rules or
precautions.
An accident can often be avoided by
recognizing a potentially hazardous
situation before it occurs, and by observing
appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the
“SAFETY” section of this Instruction manual
and in the sections which contain the
operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent
bodily injury or machine damage are
identified by WARNINGS on the power tool
and in this Instruction manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that
has not been specifically recommended by
FLE
X.
Intended use
The wall sander GE 5/GE 5 R/GSE 5 R 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
1750 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 5/GE 5 R/
GSE 5 R, connect a Class M dust extractor.

Flex GE 5 Specifications

General

Product color	Black, Red, Silver
Type of sander	-
Adjustable speed	Yes
Idle speed (max)	1650 RPM
Idle speed (min)	1100 RPM
Input power	500 W
Output power	270 W
Power source	AC
AC input voltage	230 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Width	1520 mm
Weight	3900 g
Sanding disc diameter	225 mm