BME 18.0EC - Polisher Flex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BME 18.0EC Flex

vance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries. CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance of this warning may result in injury or damage to property. NOTE Denotes hints on use and important infor

mation. Symbols on the device Before switching on the power tool, read the operating manual!Wear protective goggles!Disposal information for the old tool (see page 40)! Important safety information WARNING! Read before using the power tool and act accordingly:

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 regula

tions for the prevention of accidents. This power tool is state of the art and has been constructed in accordance with the acknowledged safety regulations. Never

theless, when in use, the power tool may pose a danger to life and limb of the user or a third party, or the power tool or other items could be damaged. The power tool may be operated only

for its intended use,

in perfect working order. Faults which compromise safety must be repaired immediately. Intended use The drive unit BME 18.0-EC must be used solely as a drive for the attachments described below. With the fillet weld grinding attachment LK 152, the power tool is designed – for commercial use in industry and trade,– for grinding weld seams, particularly in hard to reach areas in railing construction,– for use with sanding/grinding discs and accessories which are indicated in these instructions or recommended by the man ufacturer. With the burnishing attachment BS 50, the power tool is designed – for commercial use in industry and trade,– for surface treatment, such as burnishing, structuring, polishing, brushing, smooth ing, derusting or deburring steel, stainless steel or non-ferrous metals,– for use with tools that are offered by the manufacturer for this machine.Using this tool on wood surfaces is not per missible.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

With the belt sanding attachment BR 50, the power tool is designed – for commercial use in industry and trade, – for finishing stainless steel pipes, round railing elements, – for sanding/grinding round rod profiles and also pipes in general, – for use with sanding belts and accesso

ries which are indicated in these instruc

tions or recommended by the manufacturer. With the belt file sanding attachment BF 140, the power tool is designed – for commercial use in industry and trade, – for sanding/grinding and polishing metal

lic surfaces in areas with limited access – for use with sanding belts and accesso

ries which are indicated in these instruc

tions or recommended by the manufacturer. Safety notices for power tool with fil

let weld grinding attachment WARNING! Read all safety notices and instructions. Failure to comply with the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries. Keep all safety notices and instructions in a safe place for future reference. This power tool is to be used as a sander/ grinder. Observe all of the safety notices, instructions, diagrams and specifications included with the tool. Failure to heed the following instructions may result in elec

tric shock, fire and/or serious injury. This power tool is not suitable for sanding with sandpaper, working with wire brush

es, polishing and cutting discs. Hazards and injuries can ensue if the power tool is not used in the way intended. Do not use accessories other than those specifically provided and recommended by the manufacturer for this power tool. Just because an accessory can be at

tached to the power tool does not mean that it is safe to use. The approved speed of the tool/attach

ment must be at least as high as the max

imum speed specified on the power tool. Accessories that rotate faster than permit

ted could disintegrate and broken parts could fling off at speed. The outside diameter and the thickness of the tool/attachment must be within the ca

pacity rating of the power tool. Tools/at

tachments of the wrong size cannot be shielded or controlled sufficiently. Sanding/grinding discs, sanding wheels or other accessories must fit precisely on the grinding spindle of your power tool. Tools/attachments that do not fit properly on the spindle of the power tool will rotate unevenly, vibrate heavily and cause loss of control. Do not use damaged tools/attachments. Before each use, check tools/attach

ments for chips and cracks, check sand

ing/grinding plates for fractures and look for signs of major wear and tear. If the power tool or tool/attachment falls on the ground, check whether it is damaged or use an undamaged power tool and/or tool/attachment. Once the tool/attach

ment has been inspected and installed, keep yourself and others away from the rotating tool/attachment and allow the power tool to operate at full speed for one minute. If tools/attachments are damaged they will usually break in this test period. Wear personal protective equipment. Wear a visor, eye protection or goggles depending on use. If appropriate, wear a dust mask, ear defenders, safety gloves or special apron to protect against small grinding particles and material fragments. Eyes should be protected against foreign bodies that are flung into the air during various applications. Dust masks or respi

rators must be capable of filtering out dust generated during use. Hearing damage could ensue if you are exposed to loud noise for extended periods. Make sure that others are kept a safe dis

tance from your working area. All persons who enter the working area are required to wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of the workpiece or broken tools/attachments could be flung into the air and cause injuries even outside the immediate working area.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Never place the power tool down before the tool/attachment has come to rest completely. If the tool/attachment is still rotating, it could come into contact with the surface and cause loss of control over the power tool. Never leave the power tool running while carrying it. Your clothing could be caught through accidental contact with the rotat

ing tool/attachment and the tool/attach

ment could cut into your skin. Clean the ventilation slots of the power tool regularly. T he motor fan draws dust into the housing and a heavy build-up of metal dust could pose an electrical hazard. Do not use the power tool in the vicinity of combustible materials. Sparks could set these materials alight. Do not use tools/attachments that require liquid coolant. The use of water or other liquid coolants could cause electric shock. Special safety notices for sanding/grinding Only use abrasives approved for your power tool and the protective hood de

signed for these abrasives. Abrasives that are not designed for the power tool cannot be adequately shielded and are unsafe. Abrasives may only be used for the rec

ommended applications. For example: Never sand with the side of a diamond sanding plate. Diamond sanding plates are designed to abrade material with the underside of the sanding plate. Force im

parted on the side could cause disintegra

tion of the abrasive plate. Only ever use undamaged clamping flanges of the correct size and shape for the selected tool/attachment. Suitable flanges support the tool/attachment and in doing so reduce the risk of breakage. Do not use worn tools/attachments from larger power tools. Tools/attachments from larger power tools are not designed for the higher speeds of smaller power tools and could break. Safety notices for power tools with burnishing attachment WARNING! Read all safety notices and instructions. Failure to comply with the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries . Keep all safety notices and instructions in a safe place for future reference. Common safety notices for polishing and working with a wire brush This power tool is intended for polishing and for working with a wire brush. Ob

serve all of the safety notices, instructions, diagrams and specifications included with the tool. Failure to heed the following in

structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

This power tool is not suitable for grinding and cutting. Hazards and injuries can en

sue if the power tool is not used in the way intended.

Do not use accessories other than those specifically provided and recommended by the manufacturer for this power tool. Just because an accessory can be at

tached to the power tool does not mean that it is safe to use.

The approved speed of the tool/attach

ment must be at least as high as the max

imum speed specified on the power tool. Accessories that rotate faster than permit

ted could disintegrate and broken parts could fling off at speed.

The outside diameter and the thickness of the tool/attachment must be within the ca

pacity rating of the power tool. Tools/at

tachments of the wrong size cannot be shielded or controlled sufficiently.

Threaded tools/attachments must match the thread of the spindle exactly. For tools/ attachments that are mounted by means of a flange, the hole diameter of the tool/at

tachment must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Tools/attachments that cannot be properly secured to the power tool will rotate unevenly, vibrate heavily and could result in loss of control.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Do not use damaged tools/attachments. Before each use, check tools/attachments for chips and cracks, check sanding/grind

ing plates for fractures, look for signs of major wear and tear and check for loose or broken wires. If the power tool or tool/at

tachment falls on the ground, check whether it is damaged or use an undam

aged power tool and/or tool/attachment. Once the tool/attachment has been in

spected and installed, keep yourself and others away from the rotating tool/attach

ment and allow the power tool to operate at full speed for one minute. If tools/attach

ments are damaged they will usually break in this test period.

Wear personal protective equipment. Wear a visor, eye protection or goggles depending on use. If appropriate, wear a dust mask, ear defenders, safety gloves or special apron to protect against small grinding particles and material fragments. Eyes should be protected against foreign bodies that are flung into the air during var

ious applications. Dust masks or respira

tors must be capable of filtering out dust generated during use. Hearing damage could ensue if you are exposed to loud noise for extended periods.

Make sure that others are kept a safe dis

tance from your working area. All persons who enter the working area are required to wear personal protective equipment. Frag

ments of the workpiece or broken tools/at

tachments could be flung into the air and cause injuries even outside the immediate working area.

Hold the power tool by the insulated grips as the abrasive surface could cut the pow

er cord. Damage to a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and cause an electric shock.

Never place the power tool down before the tool/attachment has come to rest com

pletely. If the tool/attachment is still rotating, it could come into contact with the surface and cause loss of control over the power tool.

Never leave the power tool running while carrying it. Your clothing could be caught through accidental contact with the rotat

ing tool/attachment and the tool/attach

ment could cut into your skin.

Clean the ventilation slots of the power tool regularly. The motor fan draws dust into the housing and a heavy build-up of metal dust could pose an electrical hazard.

Do not use the power tool in the vicinity of combustible materials. Sparks could set these materials alight.

Do not use tools/attachments that require liquid coolant. The use of water or other liquid coolants could cause electric shock. Kickback and related safety notices Kickback is the sudden reaction to a trapped or seized rotating tool/attachment, such as a sanding disc, sanding plate, wire brush and such like. If these items seize up or become trapped, the rotating attachment will stop abruptly. This results in an uncontrolled power tool accelerating against the direction of rota

tion of the tool/attachment in the seized area. If e.g. a sanding disc becomes trapped or seized in the workpiece, the edge of the sanding disc will get caught from cutting into the workpiece and cause the sanding disc to disintegrate or the power tool to kick back. The sanding disc would then move towards or away from the user depending on the direction of rotation of the disc in the seized area. This can cause sanding discs to break as well. A kickback oc

curs from incorrect or faulty use of the power tool. It can be mitigated through suitable pre

cautions, which are described as follows.

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the power tool and position your arms in such a way that kickback forces can be resisted. Always use the auxiliary handle, if present, for the highest level of control over kick

back forces or starting torque. The person operating the tool can master forces from kickback and starting torque provided suit

able measures are taken.

Always keep hands away from rotating tools/attachments. The tool/attachment could move over your hand during a kick

Keep your body away from the area in which the power tool will move in the event of a kickback. Kickback propels the power tool in the direction opposite the move

ment of the sanding disc in the seized ar

Exercise greater caution when working in corners, at sharp edges and such like. Prevent tools/attachments recoiling from the workpiece and becoming jammed. The tool/attachment has a tendency to jam in corners, at sharp edges or when it recoils. As a result, control could be lost or kick

back caused. Special safety notices for sandpaper:

Do not use oversized sandpaper. Observe manufacturer's recommendations when selecting sandpaper size. Sandpaper that protrudes over the sand

ing plate can cause injuries. Doing this can also cause seizure, ripping of the sandpaper or kickback. Special safety notices for polishing

There should be no loose parts on the pol

ishing pad, particularly tying cords. Tuck away or trim the cords. Loose cords could strike fingers as they spin or get caught in the workpiece. Special safety notices for working with wire brushes

Note that the wire brush loses wires during normal use. Do not overload the wires by pressing too hard. If wires fling off under pressure they can very easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

If a protective hood is recommended, make sure that there is no contact be

tween the wire brush and protective hood. The diameter of plate and cup wire brush

es can increase through pressing and cen

trifugal forces. Safety notices for power tools with pipe belt sanding attachment WARNING! Read all safety notices and instructions. Failure to comply with the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries . Keep all safety notices and instructions in a safe place for future reference. Use the power tool for dry sanding/grind

ing only. The ingress of water in the power tool increases the risk of electric shock. When working with the belt sander, guide the tool with both hands. The handle must be fitted! Do not switch on the machine un

til both hands are in the grip position. Keep hands away from the moving sand

ing belt. There is a risk of contusion in the area of the relay rollers. Due to the way the tool operates and the engineered flexi

bility, these hazardous areas cannot be completely eliminated. Dust released from materials, such as lead paints, some types of wood, miner

als and metal, may be hazardous to the operator or people in the vicinity. Inhaling or touching such dust may result in respira

tory diseases and/or allergic reactions.

Ensure the workplace is well ventilated.

If possible, use external dust extraction. – It is recommended to wear a respirator mask of filter class P2. Do not work on materials that release haz

Never grind or cut alloys whose magnesium content is greater than 80 %. Risk of fire! Tools that are used outside or are exposed to high levels of metal dust must be con

nected using an earth leakage circuit breaker (maximum 30 mA trigger current). Do not use worn, ripped or heavily contam

inated sanding belts. Damaged sanding belts could disintegrate, fling off at speed and cause an injury. Before use, check that the sanding/grind

ing attachments are correctly mounted and secure. Run the power tool without load for 30 seconds. Stop the test run immediately in the event of significant vibration or other damage. Do not place the belt sander under such a load that it comes to a halt or the sanding belt slips.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Before placing the power tool down, switch it off and allow it to come to rest. Do not clamp belt sanders in a vice. Clamp the workpiece unless it is already attached or firmly seated by its own weight.

Store and handle sanding/grinding tools in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc

tions. Hold the power tool by the insulated grips as the abrasive surface could cut the pow

er cord. Damage to a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and cause an electric shock. Safety notices for power tool with belt file sanding attachment WARNING! Read all safety notices and instructions. Failure to comply with the safety notices and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries . Keep all safety notices and instructions in a safe place for future reference. Use the power tool for dry sanding/grind

ing only. The ingress of water in the power tool increases the risk of electric shock. Guide with both hands when working with the power tool. The handle must be fitted! Do not switch on the machine until both hands are in the grip position. Keep hands away from the moving sand

ing belt. There is a risk of contusion in the area of the relay rollers. Due to the way the tool operates and the engineered flexibility, these hazardous areas cannot be com

pletely eliminated. Dust released from materials, such as lead paints, some types of wood, minerals and metal, may be hazardous to the operator or people in the vicinity. Inhaling or touch

eases and/or allergic reactions. – Ensure the workplace is well ventilat

tion. – It is recommended to wear a respirator mask of filter class P2. Do not work on materials that release haz

um content is greater than 80 %. Risk of fire! Tools that are used outside or are exposed to high levels of metal dust must be con

nected using an earth leakage circuit breaker (maximum 30 mA trigger current). Do not use worn, ripped or heavily contam

inated sanding belts. Damaged sanding belts could disintegrate, fling off at speed and cause an injury. Before use, check that the sanding/grind

ing attachments are correctly mounted and secure. Run the power tool without load for 30 seconds. Stop the test run immediately in the event of significant vibration or other damage. Check the machine to localise the cause. Do not place the power tool under such a load that it comes to a halt or the sanding belt slips. Before putting down the power tool, switch it off and wait until it comes to a standstill. Do not clamp the power tool in a vice. Clamp the workpiece unless it is already attached or firmly seated by its own weight. Store and handle sanding/grinding tools in accordance with the manufacturer's in

Hold the power tool by the insulated grips as the abrasive surface could cut the pow

er cord. Damage to a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and cause an electric shock. Additional safety notices Use only extension cables approved for outside use. Use only adhesive signs to label the power tool. Do not drill any holes into the housing. The mains voltage and the voltage specifi

cations on the rating plate must corre

rated noise level as well as vibration total values can be gleaned from the table "Technical data". The noise and vibration values have been determined in accordance with EN 60745. 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 information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 / EN 62841 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of expo

sure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different appli

cations, with different cutting accessories or poor maintenance, the vibration emission level may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. To make an accurate estimation of the vibra

tion exposure level, it is also necessary to take into account the times when the tool is switched off or 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: tool and accessory maintenance, keep hands warm, standard operating procedures. CAUTION! Wear ear defenders at a sound pressure above 85 dB(A).TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Weight according to “EPTA procedure 1/2003” Weight without battery kg 2.9 2.7

Weight of battery AP 18.0/2.5 AP 18.0/5.0

rated noise level according to EN 60745 / EN 62841 (see "Noise and vibration"): Sound pressure level L

Uncertainty K dB 3 Vibration total value according to EN 60745 / EN 62841 (see "Noise and vibration"): Emissions value a

Overview Drive unit BME 18.0-EC 1 Gear head 2 Quick-release coupling for attachments 3 Rocker switch For switching on and off. With detent position for non-stop oper

ation. 4 Speed control +/- function with 4 stages 5 Slot for battery 6 Rating plate

Belt file sanding attachment BF 140 7 Contact roller with sanding arm 8 Securing screw/adjusting screw for setting belt course 9 Securing screws for sanding arm 10 Eccentric screw 11 Locking screw for sanding attachment 12 Release lever for quick-release cou

Batteries 26 Li-ion battery (2.5 Ah or 5.0 Ah) 27 Battery release button 28 State of charge indicator Pipe belt sanding attachment BR 50 29 Clamping lever for quick-release cou

pling 30 Protective cover 31 Drive roller with thrust rings 32 Allen key 33 Relay roller with thrust rings 34 Handle 35 Swing arm Spring-loaded for tensioning the sand

Not shown Instructions for use WARNING! Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool. Before initial operation Unpack the drive unit and attachments, and check that no parts are missing or were damaged during transport. NOTE The batteries are not fully charged on delivery. Prior to initial operation, charge the batteries fully. Refer to the charger oper

ating manual. Inserting/replacing the battery Press the charged battery into the power tool until it clicks into place. To remove, press the release button (1.) and pull out the battery (2.). CAUTION! When the device is not in use, protect the battery contacts. Loose metal parts may short-circuit the contacts; explosion and fire hazard! Battery state of charge Press the button to check the state of charge on the state of charge indicator LEDs. The indicator goes out after 5 seconds. If one of the LEDs flashes, the battery must be recharged. If none of the LEDs light up after the button is pressed, the battery is faulty and must be replaced.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Mounting attachments Place the required attachment on a level work surface with the quick-release cou

pling facing upwards. Place the drive unit in the required position for the attachment and press down until it engages audibly (1.). Close the clamping lever (2.). Open the clamping lever on the attach

ment (1.). Place the drive unit in the required position for the attachment and press down until it engages audibly (2.). Close the clamping lever (3.). NOTE If the attachment does not audibly engages, move the spindle or drive pully of the tool a bit, so that the coupling can interlock. Loosen the locking screw (1.). Place the drive unit on the quick-release coupling (2.). Re-tighten the locking screw (3.). Removal of attachmentsTRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Open the clamping lever on the attach

Lift the drive unit off the attachment (

Loosen the locking screw on the attach

ment (1.). Push and hold the release lever (2.). Lift off the attachment (3.). Burnishing attachment BS 50 Securing the tool The tool holder enables the tool to be changed without any tools. Remove the battery. Press and hold the spindle lock (1.). Push the tool or tool carrier on the tool holder (tongue and groove fitting) (2.). Press the tool downwards against spring pressure (3.) and turn clockwise (4.). The tool holder is locked. NOTE The width of the tool holder is 50 mm. Depending on the tool width, several tools may need to be fitted or the differences in width compensated for by means of spacer rings. Examples: Switch on the power tool (without detent) and allow it to run for approx. 30 seconds. Check for imbalance and vibrations. Switch off the power tool. Using the parallel guide The parallel guide ensures exact straight running when machining profiles. Polishing wheel, 50 mm wide: 1 tool Polishing mop, 10 mm wide: 4 tools and spacer ringsTRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Loosen the locking screw on the parallel guide (1.). Adjust the parallel guide (2.). Re-tighten the locking screw. Notices for working with the burnishing attachment CAUTION! When it is switched off, the sanding tool continues to run briefly. Working on level surfaces: Hold the power tool firmly with both hands. For surface finishing: Place the power tool carefully on the surface to be treated and guide it back and forth with linear movements. Fillet weld grinding attachment LK 152 Changing the grinding disc Remove the battery. Open the FixTec quick clamping nut.

Open the lock for the quick clamping nut (

Turn the quick clamping nut in anti-clock

wise direction while holding the grinding disc (2.). Remove the grinding disc (3.). Fit a new grinding disc (4.). Tighten the quick clamping nut by turning in clockwise direction (5.) and close the lock (6.). Swivelling the sanding arm Notices for working with the fillet weld grinding attachment CAUTION! When it is switched off, the power tool con

Use the sander in areas that are particu

larly hard to reach, e.g. tight interior an

gles in railing construction. Do not bring the sanding plate into con

tact with the workpiece until the full speed of the tool has been reached. To achieve good sanding results, move the sanding plate evenly over the surface to be sanded down. Do not impart excessive force. To achieve perfect radii, use the profiling block. Use it to profile the sanding plate. When it is switched off, the sanding plate continues to run briefly. Pipe belt sanding attachment BR 50 WARNING! Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool. Fitting or changing the sanding belt CAUTION! Observe the prescribed direction of belt rotation! The direction of rotation must correspond with the arrow on the gear head. Remove the battery. Press the swing arm in the direction of the drive roller and hold (1.). Fit the sanding belt over the rollers (2.). Release the swing arm. Check that the belt is fitted properly on the rollers. Mounting the handle Bring the handle into position on the thread. Changing the rollers Drive roller: Press and hold the spindle lock (1.). Loosen the drive roller against the direc

tion of rotation and pull off (2.). Fit a new drive roller and tighten in the di

Work instructions for the pipe belt sand

ing attachment CAUTION! When it is switched off, the sanding tool continues to run briefly. Compared with a sanding/grinding disc, the advantages of a belt sander are as follows: – Cool sanding – Clean finish without scoring – High abrading performance

High productivity owing to large angle of contact (depending on diameter) Sanding/grinding: NOTE After bringing into contact with the work

piece and before switching on the machine, check that the belt is in complete contact with the rollers. – Pipes are sanded between rollers 31 and 33. – The angle of contact and the abrading performance can be varied by the amount of pressure applied. – The smaller the pipe diameter, the greater the possible angle of contact. An angle of up to 270° is possible. Sealing: Many manufacturers recommended sealing finished surfaces with a protective spray (see Flex stainless steel accessories). For further information on the manufactur

er’s products go to www.flex-tools.com

Belt file sanding attachment BF 140 WARNING! Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool. Fitting or changing the sanding belt Remove the battery. Remove the handle

Swivel the housing cover to one side (2.). Turn the eccentric screw and in doing so detension the sanding belt (3.). Remove the sanding belt (4.) (optional). Fit a new sanding band centrally on the sanding arm (5.). Tension the sanding belt by turning the ec

centric screw. Fold the housing cover back onto the housing. CAUTION! Observe the prescribed direction of belt rotation! The direction of rotation must correspond with the arrow on the gear head.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Mounting the handle Secure the auxiliary handle by the thread in position 1 or 2. Adjusting the belt direction Use the screw at the far front of the sand

ing arm to adjust the belt direction. While the belt is turning, adjust it so that the belt runs centrally over the contact roller. Changing the sanding arm Loosen the three securing screws to change the sanding arm. Remove the sanding arm. Fit a new sanding arm using the three screws. Operating instructions NOTE When it is switched off, the power tool continues to run briefly. Sanding/grinding After opening the locking screw (1.) the swivel arm can be tilted up to 140° (2.). In this way, the belt file sander can also be used in areas that are difficult to reach, e.g. on the insides of pipes. Vary the abrading performance by means of the contact pressure. Make sure that the contact pressure is even and not too heavy. In the event of excessive contact pressure, the sanding belt could slip off the roller. Switching on and off Short-term operation without detent Push the switch forwards and hold. To switch off, release the switch.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Non-stop operation with detent

Push the switch forwards ( ) and engage the detent by pressing the front part (

To switch off, release the switch by press ing the rear part. NOTE If there is a power failure, the switched on power tool will not start running again. Speed preselection To set the operating speed, press the speed control button. The speed selection remains set even after switching off. Press the switch carefully to accelerate the power tool to the preselected speed. CAUTION! Risk of injury from disintegration of the tool. Use a tool appropriate for the task at hand. NOTE

Overload protection: Switches the machine off in the event of overload.

Temperature monitoring: The machine will switch off if there is a risk of over

heating. Maintenance and care WARNING! Remove the battery before carrying out any work on the power tool. Cleaning WARNING! When working with metals for prolonged periods, electrically conductive dust could build up inside the housing of the tool. This would impair the protective isolation! Operate the machine using an earth leakage circuit breaker (30 mA trigger current).

Regularly clean the power tool and ventila tion slots. Frequency of cleaning is depend ent on the material and duration of use. Regularly blow out the housing interior and motor with dry compressed air. Clean dust filter at regular intervals. Remove dust filter and blow out with dry compressed air. Carbon brushes The drive unit is fitted with cut-off carbon brushes. When the cut-off carbon brushes reach their wear limit, the power tool switches off automatically. NOTE Use only original parts supplied by the manu

facturer for replacement purposes. The use of non-original parts will invalidate any claims under the manufacturer's warranty. When the power tool is being used, the carbon brushes can be seen sparking through the rear air inlet apertures. If the carbon brushes are sparking excessively, switch off the power tool immediately. Take the drive unit to a customer service centre au thorised by the manufacturer.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

Gear NOTE Do not loosen the screws on the gear head during the warranty period. Failure to comply with this requirement will invalidate any claims under the manufacturer's warranty. Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by an au

thorised customer service centre. Replacement of wear parts The felt pad on the swing arm is subject to wear during operation of the belt sanding at

tachment. Spare parts can be obtained from the manufacturer or dealer. Spare parts and accessories Other accessories can be found in the manufacturer’s catalogues. Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www.flex-tools.com Disposal information WARNING! End-of-life power tools must be rendered inoperable before disposal.

For battery-operated power tools, remove the battery. EU countries only Do not dispose of electric power tools in the household waste! In accordance with the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Elec

tronic Equipment and its incorporation into national law, end-of-life electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner. Recycling raw materials instead of waste disposal. Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recy

cling according to material type. WARNING! Do not throw batteries into the household waste, fire or water. Do not open end-of-life batteries. EU countries only: defective or end-of-life batteries must be recycled in accordance with directive 2006/66/EC. NOTE Please ask your dealer about disposal options. Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the product described under Technical data complies with the follow

Declaration of Conformity We as the manufacturer: FLEX Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provi

sions of The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electri

cal and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in ac

cordance with the following designated Standards: BS EN 62841-1:2015, BS EN 62841-2-4:2014, BS EN 55014-1:2017, BS EN 55014-2:2015 Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany. Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical Director – FLEX-Elektrowerk- zeuge GmbH Contact details for Great Britain: FLEX Power Tools Limited, Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Exemption from liability The manufacturer and its agent are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interrup

tion in business caused by the product or by an unusable product.The manufacturer and its agent 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.TRINOXFLEX BME 18.0-EC + LK 152 / + BR 50 / + BF 140 / + BS 50

.(FLEX .www. ex-tools.com BF 140