Flex PS 206 User manual

Brand: Flex

Model: PS 206

Type: User manual

PS 206

Instruction manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

Manuel d’utilisation

Gebruikshandleiding

Bruksanvisning

FLEX

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SAFETY RULES FOR PROFILE SANDER

1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT the sander cord plug from the power circuit before changing

accessories or abrasives.

2. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes and wear a

protective mask to minimize breathing in the fine dust created while sanding. NOTE: Some

wood contains preservatives which can be toxic, Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin

contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow, any safety information

available from your material supplier.

3. SANDING OF LEAD-BASED PAINT IS NOT RECOMMENDED. Lead-based paint should only

be removed by a professional.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage

supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

230V

A-weighted

noise

levels

Power consumption

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

210W Sound pressure

level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80.7

Power output . . . . . .

._...____.................

12OW

Sound power

level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

93.7

Frequency . .

..__...........................

50-60 Hz

WEAR EAR PROTECTION!

Strokes per minute (max.).... 6,000 RPM Typical Mean effective Acceleration (Front).. 5.6

m/s2

Typical Mean effective Acceleration (Back) . ..1.4

m/s2

Weight w/case and

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOREWORD

The FLEX Profile Sander provides an “in-line” sanding motion that permits sanding of corners,

profiles, and other areas that are inaccessible to other power sanders. A wide variety of pads,

profile holders, profiles, and abrasives are available to meet the requirements of various

applications (see FLEX Catalog).

PREPARATION FOR SANDING

NOTE:

There is a wide variety of accessory pads, profile holders, and profiles available

to fit the FLEX Profile Sander. Please refer to your FLEX Catalog to determine which of

these items are supplied as standard equipment with each particular Profile Sander

Package. All of these items are available as Accessories, and they may be used with any

FLEX Model PS 206 Profile Sander.

SELECTING A PAD OR PROFILE MOUNTING PLATE

Select the Sanding Pad or Profile Holder that best fits your application:

Diamond Pad for Hook

Loop Abrasives:

The pointed tip of this pad is used for sanding into

corners and intricately shaped areas. Precut, Hook

Loop Abrasives with dust extraction holes

are used with this pad. The 259.593 Dust Wand (and an external vacuum source), can also be

used with this pad to provide dust collection.

B. Single Profile Mounting Plate: This plate is used to mount any one of the profiles, in a

vertical position,

centered

under the Profile Sander, Special PSA Abrasives are available in rolls

that can be cut-to-fit the various profiles.

Angled Profile Mounting Plate:

This plate is used to mount any one of the profiles, at a 30”

outward angle, on either the right or left side of the Profile Sander. This plate permits the profiles

to be used in areas that are inaccessible with the Single Profile Mounting Plate. Special PSA

Abrasives are available in rolls that can be cut-to-fit the various profiles.

Offset “Shutter” Pad:

This pad permits access to recessed surfaces, such as those found

on louvered shutters.

SELECTINGAPROFILE

Individual Profiles are available in three basic styles. Several sizes are available in each style (see

FLEX Catalog). The three basic styles are:

Convex Profiles

Used to sand concave surfaces. Available in several radii to match common

configurations.

Concave Profiles

Used to sand convex surfaces. Available in several radii to match common

configurations.

Angled Profiles

Used to sand the bottom and sides of slots or grooves. Available in several

angles to match common configurations.

SELECTINGTHEABRASIVE

By selecting the proper type of abrasive, the finest finishes can be attained. In general, coarser

grit sizes will remove the most material and finer grit sizes will produce the best finishes.

Best results will be obtained if you select the proper size and type of abrasives. Start the work

with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to remove the high spots and excessive roughness.

Follow with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively

finer grits until the desired finish is obtained (see FLEX Catalog). Cut, do not tear, the abrasive

rolls to size.

ATTACHINGPAD

PROFILEMOUNTINGPLATE

All of the accessory pads

and

profile mounting plates are attached to the Profile Sander in the

same way. Each pad or mounting plate has two posts (A) Fig. 7, that are used to attach it to the

Profile Sander.

One pad post fits into a pocket (B) Fig. 7, in the Profile Sander and the other post is locked into

place by a tab (C) Fig. 7. The mounting post area (of all the pads and mounting plates), is

symmetrical: the pad (or mounting plate), can be attached to the Profile Sander with either end

forward. This allows the use of both pointed ends of each sheet of pad abrasive, and permits

the profile holders to be mounted in the best position for each particular application.

To attach a pad or mounting plate to the Profile Sander:

1. CAUTION:

DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER SOURCE.

2. Position one of the pad (or mounting plate), posts (A) Fig. 7, into the pocket (B) Fig. 7, of

the Profile Sander (see Fig. 8).

3. Depress latch button (D) Fig. 9, seat pad to sander and release latch button to secure the

pad in place as shown in Fig. 10.

4. To remove pad (or mounting plate): Depress latch button (D) Fig. 9, and pull pad away

from sander.

AllACHING

PROFILE TO MOUNTING PLATE

Individual profiles may be mounted to either the Single Profile Mounting Plate, or the Angled

Profile Mounting Plate. The individual profiles are simply pressed into the slot on the mounting

plate by hand. They can be removed from the mounting plate by pulling outward on one end of

the profile to loosen it from the slot.

AllACHING

ABRASIVES

There are two different types of abrasives that can be used with the Profile Sander:

HOOK

LOOP SHEETS: Precut sheets with hook

loop backing and dust extraction holes.

This abrasive is used with the diamond shaped Hook

Loop Pad (No. 259.591). Align the

abrasive with the sander pad and press into place with the palm of your hand; use a light

twisting motion to lock the hooks into the loops. To remove abrasive: lift a corner of the

abrasive with your fingernail and peel it off. These abrasives may be removed and reattached

several times.

PSA ROLLS:

63.5mm

wide rolls with pressure sensitive adhesive. This abrasive is used with

the individual profiles and with the extended “shutter” pad. Unroll a strip of abrasive to fit the

particular profile (or pad), and cut to length with scissors.

NOTE:

For best results, the abrasive

should cover all of the profile that is exposed below the profile holder. Firmly press the

abrasive in place on the profile (or pad). To remove abrasive: lift a corner of the abrasive with

your fingernail and peel it off. Dispose of the removed abrasive; it is not reusable.

NOTES:

PSA Pads and Profiles must be clean for the abrasives to adhere properly. The pads

and profiles may be cleaned with soap and water as necessary.

PSA Rolls must be stored in a dust-free environment to prevent contamination of the

adhesive.

ATTACHING DUST WAND

NOTE:

There is a wide variety of accessories, including a dust wand, available to fit the

FLEX Profile Sander. Please refer to your FLEX Catalog to determine if the dust wand is

supplied as standard equipment with your particular Profile Sander Package. The dust

wand is available as an Accessory, and may be used with any FLEX Model PS 206

Profile Sander.

The 259.593 Dust Wand is used with the Model PS 206 Profile Sander, the 259.591 Hook

Loop Pad and corresponding Abrasives. The dust wand requires an external vacuum source

(shop

vat

or dust collection system). To assemble dust wand to sander:

Insert dust wand pin (A) Fig. 13, into hole (B) Fig. 13, (in the Profile Sander).

2. Thread knob (C) Fig. 14, into sander, and tighten firmly.

Connect the dust wand to your vacuum source with a 25.4mm vacuum hose.

TO START AND STOP SANDER

The Profile Sander is equipped with a “rocker” type switch. The front end of the switch button

labeled

0, and the rear end of the button is

labeled

Depress the front (0), end of the switch button to make sure the switch is OFF. Make sure

the power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the Sander.

Connect Sander to power circuit.

While holding Sander firmly, and off of work surface, depress the rear (I), end of the switch

button to start the Sander.

4. When you are finished sanding, lift the Sander off the work and depress the front (0), end

of the switch button to stop the Sander.

USING THE SANDER

SANDING PROCEDURE

The FLEX Profile Sander has been designed for one-hand operation (Fig. 15). The sander can

be easily guided over the work surface with one hand. 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.

The Profile Sander uses an “in-line” sanding motion. The best surface finish will be achieved

while operating the sander “in-line” with the wood grain. Faster removal rates can be achieved

by operating the sander across the grain while working out rough areas, and then finishing by

sanding with the grain.

FINE FINISHING

The action of the FLEX Profile Sander causes thousands of tiny abrasive grits to move against

the work at high speed. Each grain moves in the same direction at a constant speed so the

cutting action is uniform over the entire pad surface. Start the work with an abrasive grit just

coarse enough to remove the high spots and excessive roughness. Follow with a second

sanding using a grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively finer grits until the

desired finish is obtained. DO NOT GO FROM A COARSE GRIT TO A VERY FINE GRIT IN ONE

STEP.

Going from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in one step could make it difficult to remove marks

that might have been made by the coarse grit abrasive. Use the finest grits practical for the

roughing operation and then finish by using successively finer grits.

REMOVING PAINT AND VARNISH

Your sander will do a good job of removing old paint and varnish if two precautions are taken.

First, be sure to use a coarse, open coat abrasive to avoid the usual clogging of the abrasive

surfaces. Second, keep the machine moving over new areas to avoid heating and softening the

material being removed. Try to work the entire surface down at the same time by working in

wide, overlapping arcs. Do not concentrate on small areas. If liquid removers or heaters are

used to speed the work, be sure the surface is cool and dry and the excess material has been

scraped away with a putty knife or other suitable scraping tool before applying the sander.

DOORS AND MOLDINGS

The “in-line” motion of the Profile Sander is ideally suited for use in the recessed corners and

on the intricate profiles found on moldings and raised-panel doors. The diamond shaped pads

make sanding the recessed corners easy, while the wide variety of available sanding profiles

allow you to exactly match each detail of intricate molding configurations.

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Flex PS 206 User manual

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