July 2016 - Lägler North America

How to Adjust Lägler FLIP Sanding Pressure

Adjust the Lägler FLIP Wheel Settings to Change Aggressiveness

Did you know you can adjust the aggressiveness of the Lägler FLIP?

It’s not about the pressure you apply. It doesn’t take any more effort on your part.

For rougher or finer sanding with the FLIP, you only need to take a quick minute to adjust the angle of the machine, using the two wheel posts (See “Adjusting
the Guide Rollers” section in the operation manual). You do that with the universal spanner, the T-shaped screwdriver that accompanies a purchase of
a new FLIP.

The black spanner handle is marked with “short” on one end and “long” on the other. Short and long refer to the short and long FLIP attachments. Use the
appropriate end of the spanner handle to apply the standard wheel setting for whichever FLIP attachment you are using. For the corner attachment, use
the short spanner.

It’s important to use the same setting for both wheels. Otherwise, the FLIP will sit unevenly on the floor, and it will cut unevenly.

How to Set the Standard FLIP Wheel Position

With the FLIP turned off and unplugged, follow these easy steps to make sure you are sanding evenly and with the least amount of physical effort:

Loosen the black locknut by hand or by using the universal spanner.
Use the appropriate setting (short or long) to measure the space between the guide roller/wheel and the yellow arm of the FLIP’s fan housing, while
unscrewing the roller to adjust height.
Retighten the locknut.
Repeat the above steps to set the second guide roller position.

If your settings are even, the sanding area will appear centered in front of the FLIP. Uneven guide roller settings will produce sanding that is off-center
to the left or right, to whichever wheel is set lower.

Adjusting for Fine vs. Rough Sanding

For finer sanding with the FLIP, close the gap between the wheel and the fan housing arm. To increase aggressiveness, increase the space between the wheel
and the fan housing arm.

Another way to look at it is that the higher the locknut is set when tightened, the rougher the FLIP is set to cut. The lower the locknut is set when tightened,
the finer the FLIP is set to sand.

Learn more about using the Lägler FLIP and other Lägler sanding machines.
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Related FLIP Parts

Guide Roller: LNA# P626 | Mfr# 100.45.01.105

Universal Spanner: P1230 | 000.91.40.001

How to Dismantle + Reassemble the Lägler TRIO Filter Unit

It’s easy to dismantle and reassemble the Lägler TRIO filter unit. You know it’s time to do this if:

You are needing to clean the filter more often than each time you change dust bags
The machine’s suction has decreased
Dust is being emitted into the environment during use

Cleaning the Lägler TRIO filter starts with the wing screw on top (Read “How to Clean the Lägler TRIO Filter”).

If you have used the wing screw and its attached rod with brushes (inside the filter unit) to knock the dust from your TRIO filter, but the machine is
showing signs of decreased suction and increased dust emission, it’s time to take cleaning the next level.

How to Remove the TRIO Filter Unit

To remove the clogged filter, first ensure the TRIO is turned off and the power supply is disconnected, then:

Unseat the cable plug of the sensor on top of the on/off switch by turning the ring nut and pulling off the cable plug.
Unhook the on/off switch from the chassis and hook it onto transport holder on the front of the switchbox (to the left of the motor).
Remove the dust suction hose from the neck of the dust separator.
Before removing the filter cover, slide a flooring board between the closed dust containment cylinder and the chassis to prevent the cylinder from
falling during removal.
Remove the four cap nuts on top of the filter unit/separator cover and lift the cover off the machine.
Lift the filter out of the filter casing to clean or replace it, as needed.

How to Reassemble the TRIO Filter Unit

Before inserting the cleaned or new TRIO filter, make sure the rubber seals are in the groove on the filter.
Slide the filter onto the four screws from above, being careful not to damage the filter.
When placing the cover back onto the machine, insert the perforated metal into the cover so that it touches the inside of the ridge.
Put the washers on the screws that stick out the cover and put the cap nuts back on loosely; do not tighten yet.
If necessary, open the flap on the dust containment cylinder for access to the bottom part of the fourth screw to ensure it is reseated properly. Remember
to put the washer on the fourth screw before placing the cap nut back on.
Using the wingnut on top of the filter unit, push the cleaning slide all the way down.
Check the relative positions of all the parts again before tightening the cap nuts, and tighten them with care not to bend the cover in the process.
Unhook the on/off switch from the transport holder and replace in its working position below the machine’s handle.
Insert the plug of the sensor back onto the on/off switch and secure the ring nut.
Put the suction hose back on and reconnect the TRIO to the power supply.

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How to Clean the Lägler TRIO Filter

Have you seen our tag #MaintenanceMatters? We use it on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Because it’s true, maintenance matters to your machines and your business’ success. Plus, we like to talk about the matters of maintenance.

So here’s another one that should be happening every day when you use your Lägler TRIO fine wood floor sanding machine.

Three things to know about cleaning the TRIO fine sanding machine filter unit:

The filter should be cleaned after each dust bag change; it only takes a few moments.
Do not blow compressed air into the dust bag container or the neck of the suction hose; it can damage the pressure control sensor.
Failing to clean the filter unit will decrease dust suction, make the TRIO perform less efficiently, and dust emission into the environment will increase.

Three Steps to Basic Cleaning of the TRIO Filter

There are only three steps to knock the dust out of the filter and into the dust bag, assuming you already have turned off and unplugged the machine. These steps only take five seconds:

Grab the wing screw on top of the filter unit on top of the TRIO, then gently pull it upward. That moves the cleaning rod and brushes located inside
the filter unit. Watch the video above to see how the TRIO’s internal filter cleaning system works.
Slowly turn the wing screw side to side, back and forth; then move it up and down a few times, knocking dust into the dust bag.
When finished with step two, push the wing screw/slide all the way down, or the machine’s suction will be decreased.

If these simple steps do not sufficiently clean the filter or if it seems like you are needing to repeat this cleaning process too often, the filter likely
is clogged.

In that case, you need to dismantle the filter unit for more thorough cleaning. Read “How to Dismantle and Reassemble the Lägler TRIO Filter Unit.”

Related Lägler TRIO Parts

Separator (Dust Containment + Filter Unit): P1010 (Lägler N.A.), 900.00.16.100

Wing Nut/Screw: P028, 000.20.45.083

Filter Brush: P1015, 900.16.45.105

Filter: P952, 900.16.18.105

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