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Flex 3401 Polisher Use Etiquette??
Hello All,
While polishing for 4 hours with my Flex 3401 in the sun, through a 50' 16 AWG extension cord, I smelled an automotive burnt brake pad smell, and then twenty minutes later the Flex stopped working. It refused to work for over an hour. I let the Flex cool for a couple hours and it ran okay after sitting. This Flex has less than 100 hours total life of polishing. I took the red handle apart and everything looks okay, and is clean inside.
1) Does anyone know what part(s) would cause a burnt brake pad smell in a Flex 3401?
2) How often does a Flex 3401 need to take a break while in use, and for how long?
Thank you for any feedback.
"I've seen a good quality car wash look better than some guys complete detail jobs."
Mike Phillips 10/21/09
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Super Member
Re: Flex 3401 Polisher Use Etiquette??
Sorry to hear this mate.
I have never come across this issue ever with any of my Flex 3401’s, or any of my other Flex tools to be honest. Perhaps it’s a safety measure in the tool itself that it shuts down if it gets too hot? I hope someone else with a little more knowledge can help you out with some answers.
Aaryn NZ.
a DETAILS Blenheim New Zealand - IDA Member - C.Quartz Finest Authorized Installer
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Super Member
Re: Flex 3401 Polisher Use Etiquette??
i run 12 gauge cords (50 & 100 ft) with all my polishers and haven't had any problems...
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Super Member
Re: Flex 3401 Polisher Use Etiquette??
More than likely the extension cord is the issue. I would look into that. The type of gauge cord is very important.
MY GUESS!
But while your at it oild the felt ring too just to be safe. I use Mobil 1 synthetic oil. I put a small amount on the felt rim.
CJ
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