MS 713 - Sander Flex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MS 713 Flex

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WARNUNG!

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HINWEIS

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Schleifvorgang

Rille Bhatson D.1

Eckhard Rühle Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

10.08.2018

Symbols used in this manual ..... 12

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For your safety 12

Noise and vibration 13

Technical specifications 14

Overview 15

Instructions for use 16

Maintenance and care 19

Disposal information 19

C ∈ Declaration of Conformity ..... 20

UK CA Declaration of Conformity ..... 20

Exemption from liability 20

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CAUTION!

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NOTE

Denotes application tips and important information.

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Before switching on the power tool, read the operating manual!

Wear goggles!

Disposal information for the old machine (see page 19)!

For your safety

WARNING!

Before using the power tool, please read and follow:

– these operating instructions,
- the "General safety instructions" for handling electric power tools in the enclosed booklet (document no.: (315.915),
– 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 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 orbital sander is designed

– for commercial use in industry and trade,
– for use with suitable tools recommended by the manufacturer for this power tool.

The FLEX orbital sander can be used with Velcro-backed sandpaper (102 mm x 115 mm) or normal sheets of sandpaper (115 mm x 140 mm). This sander is suitable for coarse, medium or fine sanding of wood, plaster, metal an plastics. It is ideal for leveling wallboard joints, finishing cabinets, fitting screens and soors an for general finishing work in the shop.

This orbital sander is also the ideal tool for sanding flat the joints between gypsum plasterboard as well as for fine sanding cabinets, precision installation of mosquito net windows and doors and general sanding work in the workshop

Safety instructions for orbital sander

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.

■ Always disconnect the sander cord plug from the power circuit before changing abrasive sheets!
■ Use dust mask! Wear a protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust created while sanding.
■ Never run sander with dust container or dust collector assembly removed! Otherwise, very fine dust particles could be blown into the eyes.
■ Use proper safety equipment! Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
■ Sanding of lead-based paint is not recommended.
Lead paint should be removed by a specialist only.
■ Use of this tool can generate and disburse dust or other airborne particles, including wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

Additional safety instructions

The mains voltage and the voltage specifications on the rating plate must correspond.

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 60745.

CAUTION!

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 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. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ.

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

		MS713
Machine type Orbital sander
Mains voltage V 230
Rated speed (no load) opm. 13,000
Power consumption W 220
Power output W 120
Weight kg 1.3
Typical mean effective Acceleration	m/s^2	5
Sound pressure L_pA	dB(A) 84
Sound power level L_WA	dB(A) 97
Wear ear protection!
Protection class		II / ☐

Overview

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3 Housing
4 Switch

Switches the power tool on and off.

5 Handle
6 Power cord
7 Connection for extractor

8 Dust bag
9 Hose adapter

10 Sandpaper hole punch
11 Clamping lever
12 Clamping bracket

Instructions for use

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug.

Before switching on the power tool

Unpack power tool and accessories and check that no parts are missing or damaged.

Switching on and off

CAUTION!

Make certain the switch is in the "O" position, and the power source is the same as that specified on the tool's nameplate.

1. Connect the tool to the power source.
2. The switch button is labeled "I" and "O". Depress the "I" end of the switch button to start motor. Depress the "O" end of the switch button to stop motor.

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Attaching hook & loop abrasive

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug! To install hook & loop abrasives, align the abrasive with the sander pad and press in place.

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Attaching conventional abrasive

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Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug!

1. Open paper clamp by lifting up on lever (A) to release it from the locking tab (B).

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1. Position one (115 mm) wide end, of a 115 mm x 140 mm piece of sandpaper, under the open paper clamp (1.), and hold, while lifting paper clamp lever up and placing it behind the locking tab to secure the paper in place (2.).

1. 2.

1. Open second paper clamp (as described in Step 1).

2. Stretch the sandpaper tight over the pad (1.), position the loose end under the second paper clamp, and close paper clamp (2.).

1. 2. 1.

1. Punch holes in paper (for dust extraction), as instructed in „Paper punch“ section of this manual.

Paper punch

A Paper Punch is provided with the Model MS713 Sander.

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The punch is used to make eight holes through the abrasive. These holes allow the sanding dust to be extracted directly through the pad. The punch can be mounted to a workbench or wall using 2 flat head screws. Use the punch as follows:

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug!

1. Install the abrasive to the sandar as described in the „Attaching hook & loop abrasive“ section, or the „Attaching conventional abrasive“ section of this manual.
2. Position the sander to the punch, aligning the sander pad with the two corner guides on the punch. Push sander onto the punch until seated.

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1. Remove sander from punch.

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Dust extraction

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug!

1. Attach the dust bag to the connection of the sander.

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1. Periodically remove dust container from flange and empty collected dust.

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NOTE

A light twist facilitates removal and attachment of the dust bag.

Tap container lightly to remove compacted dust. Do not wash container. Dry compressed air may be used to blow out container.

CAUTION!

Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.

CAUTION!

Never run sander with dust container or dust collector assembly removed. Otherwise, very fine dust particles could be blown into the eyes.

It is possible to connect a dust extraction unit using the hose adapter provided.

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Operating instructions

How to hold sander

Model MS713 is designed to be hold as shown.

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Sanding procedure

The normal weight of the machine is sufficient for efficient sanding. Do not put additional pressure on the machine. This would only slow down the speed of the pad, reducing the sanding efficiency and put an additional burden on the motor. In addition, it might cause the sander to jump on the work. Let the sander do the work.

Maintenance and care

WARNING!

Before performing any work on the electric power tool, pull out the mains plug.

Keep tool clean!

■ Periodically blow out all air passages with dry, compressed air.
■ Remove buildup of grime resulting from working with green or sappy wood.
■ All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.
■ NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts.

CAUTION!

Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.

Failure to Sart

Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.

Brush inspection and lubrication

At approximately 200 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Authorized FLEX Power Tool Service Agent to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Worn parts replaced, when necessary. Relubricated with fresh lubricant, if required and reassembled with new brushes. Thereafter, the performance of the tool should be checked.

Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. Do not continue to operate tool under this condition. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to an Authorized FLEX Power Tool Service Agent for immediate service.

Repairs

Repairs may be carried out by an authorised customer service centre only.

Spare parts and accessories

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.

For other accessories, in particular cutting accessories, please refer to 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/EC 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.

Raw material recovery instead of waste disposal.

Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.

NOTE

Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

CE Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under "Technical specifications" conforms to the following standards or normative documents:

EN 60745 in accordance with the regulations of the directives 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU.

Responsible for technical documents: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, R & D Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr

B. R. Q. - 1

Eckhard Rühle Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

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 provisions 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 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in accordance 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, BS EN 61000-3-2:2014, BS EN 61000-3-3:2013

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

i.v. P.Caud B.2014 -5

Peter Lameli Technical Head

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

19.05.2021

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.

Table des matières

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1 C a r t e r

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REMARQUE

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Bolts Q - 1

Eckhard Rühle Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

10.08.2018

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i AVVISO

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Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

10.08.2018

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Aspiración de polvo

¡ADVERTENCIA!

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NOTA

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B. P. Q.-1

Eckhard Rühle

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper

Head of Quality Department (QD)

10.08.2018

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Stofafzuiging

WAARSCHUWING!

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LET OP

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Schuurprocedure

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Eckhard Rühle

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper

Head of Quality

Department (QD)

10.08.2018

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O O → I I → O

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Dammutsug

WARNING!

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i OBS

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Arbetsanvisningar

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Slipningsförfarande

B. P. Q.-1

Eckhard Rühle

Manager Research &

Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter Weinper

Head of Quality

Department (QD)

10.08.2018