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09/2010

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Introduction

Dear customer,

You have chosen to purchase the GECKO FLEX parquet edge sander - the right decision for 
quality and performance. 

This tool combines extraordinarily high performance and outstanding sanding quality with easy 
to operate, mature and reliable technology. This operating manual contains information which 
is important for the operation of the GECKO FLEX parquet edge sander. 

Caution!
Please read this operating manual carefully and ensure that all users have read it 
before using the tool.

Following the safety instructions protects against hazards to life and limb and prevents 
the tool from being used in an improper manner.

Before using the tool, familiarise yourself with its operation.

Once you have started to use it, it is too late! Never allow a person who does not possess
the necessary expertise to operate the tool.

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Legend

In this operating manual, the following symbols are used to denote important information on 
safety and damage prevention.

General hazard warning 

Warning of hazardous electrical voltage

Warning of explosion

Wear hearing protectors

Wear lightweight safety mask

Read the manual/instructions

Hazardous waste

Summary of Contents for GECKO FLEX

Page 1: ...A 115V 061695 Parquet edge sander GECKO FLEX UK 230V 061693 Parquet edge sander GECKO FLEX UK 115V 061694 Art No 061814 PALLMANN GmbH l Ein Unternehmen der Uzin Utz AG Im Kreuz 6 97076 Würzburg Telefon 49 0 931 27964 0 Telefax 49 0 931 27964 50 E Mail info pallmann net ...

Page 2: ...rmann FRANK GmbH Co KG 71665 Vaihingen Enz Germany We do not accept any liability for damage caused by following this operating manual Subject to change Hermann FRANK GmbH Co KG Planckstr 9 71665 Vaihingen Enz Deutschland Tel 49 0 7042 289427 0 Fax 49 0 7042 289427 11 E Mail info hermannfrank de www hermannfrank de 2 09 2010 ...

Page 3: ... for before and during operation Page 8 5 5 Approved clothing Page 9 5 6 Noise emissions from the tool Page 9 5 7 Hand arm vibration Page 9 5 8 Safety instructions for handling dust Page 10 6 Start up Page 11 6 1 Fitting the hand grip Page 11 7 Operation Page 11 7 1 Switching on and off Page 11 7 2 Adjusting the cover Page 12 7 3 Usage information Page 12 8 Maintenance and care Page 12 8 1 Replaci...

Page 4: ...s have read it before using the tool Following the safety instructions protects against hazards to life and limb and prevents the tool from being used in an improper manner Before using the tool familiarise yourself with its operation Once you have started to use it it is too late Never allow a person who does not possess the necessary expertise to operate the tool 1 1 Legend In this operating man...

Page 5: ... plate with clamping disc and 1 sanding plate with velcro 3 3 cable clips for suction hose 4 1 spare brush 5 1 face spanner 6 1 torx spanner 7 1 side hand grip 8 1 set of hearing protectors 9 1 safety mask 10 1 operating manual 11 1 adapter for PALLMANN DUST 12 1 Two pin wrench 1 2 7 5 4 3 10 9 8 6 11 12 ...

Page 6: ...parquet edge sander 3 1 Main components 1 Switch lock 2 On Off switch 3 Speed control 4 Hose clip 5 Side hand grip 6 Locking pin 7 Brush 8 Adapter for PALLMANN DUST 9 360 rotatable cover 10 Sanding plate 11 Spindle lock 9 4 11 8 1 3 2 6 7 5 10 ...

Page 7: ...ctronic restart protection ensures that the GECKO FLEX does not start up by itself when the plug is put back in In this case the tool must be switched off and then back on again Over temperature shutdown The over temperature shutdown function protects the motor from overheating and associated damage When a critical temperature is reached the tool switches into cool down mode and the speed is reduc...

Page 8: ...any comparable purpose Failure to adhere to this directive can cause serious personal injury and damage to property 5 3 Original parts and accessories Original parts and accessories have been especially designed for the GECKO FLEX We would like explicitly point out that other parts may not be used in their place To do so can negatively impact upon the safety of the tool This applies particularly t...

Page 9: ...tool is dependent on various factors Local conditions such as the size of the room and the properties of the floor surface have an impact on noise emissions Caution Wear hearing protectors The levels of noise generated are damaging to the hearing While operating the tool you must wear hearing protectors Use the capsule hearing protectors which are supplied as an accessory 5 7 Hand arm vibration Th...

Page 10: ...to prevent the creation of fine and very fine dust when using the tool Tip Related PALLMANN DUST vacuum cleaner M 060091 Suitable for vacuuming up harmful dust Caution Risk of fire and explosion No smoking No sources of ignition may be present in the areas where sanding is taking place Ventilate the area properly When combined with an ignition source and the oxygen present in the air wood dust can...

Page 11: ...eft of the motor gearhead 7 Operation 7 1 Switching on and off Caution Risk of injury To switch on the tool hold it in both hands and pick up the sanding plate off the floor or surface Brief operation without lock First press the switch lock 2 then press and hold the switch 3 Release the switch lock 2 To switch off release the switch Extended operation with lock First press the switch lock 2 then ...

Page 12: ...oo much pressure on the sanding plate This can have a negative impact on the sanding result and on the wear of the plate Never sand for too long in one position Risk of burn in Keep the tool constantly moving 8 Maintenance and care The GECKO FLEX is largely maintenance free The lubrication of the roller bearings and of the gears is sufficient for the lifetime of the tool We recommend regularly blo...

Page 13: ...e can lead to premature wear of the grinding disc and overload the machine Caution Risk of injury Only replace the sandpaper when the motor has come to a stop and the mains plug has been pulled out Caution Hot surface After extended use the sandpaper will be very hot 1 Pull the worn sandpaper off the velcro 2 Attach new sandpaper Pay attention to the hole pattern Sanding plate without velcro 1 Und...

Page 14: ...chine shall be carried out exclusively by a specialist workshop with suitably trained and experienced staff and the required equipment We strongly recommend authorised PALLMANN service shops Before replacing parts installing accessories or modifying the technical layout of the machine we recommend to consult an authorised PALLMANN service shop or us the manufacturer We strongly recommend to only u...

Page 15: ...15 09 2010 Für Ihre Notizen ...

Page 16: ...euz 6 97076 Würzburg Telefon 49 0 931 27964 0 Telefax 49 0 931 27964 50 E Mail info pallmann net 11 EC Declaration of Conformity 0 0 1 2 3 0 3 0 0 4 5 3 0 0 0 1 6 6 7 6 6 8 6 6 6 01 1 6 6 3 6 9 23 1 6 6 6 7 1 8 1 6 1 0 1 6 0 6 7 6 7 6 0 6 1 6 6 6 8 6 0 0 ...

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