Electronics, Metalworking, Tool settings

1.2

1.1

Push the switch (1.1) forwards to start the ma- chine. A slight pressure on the rear of the switch is enough to switch the machine off.

When cold the machine may take a few minutes to reach maximum speed. This is due to its con- struction and is not serious.

Electronics

When processing different surfaces it is ELECTRONIC helpful to adjust the sanding speed to the

respective material.

The ﬁgures on the speed regulator (1.2) roughly correspond with the following idling speeds:

strokes per min

1	10 000	4	15 400
2	11 800	5	17 200

3	13 600	6	19 400

Metalworking

Observe the following safety precau- tions when working on metals:

•Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker (FI, PRCD).

•Connect the tool to a suitable dust extractor.

•Regularly clear out any dust accumulations in the motor housing.

•Wear protective goggles.

Tool settings

Always remove the power plug from the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Dust extraction

2.1

In order to draw off the dust produced during sanding the hose (Ø 27 mm) of a Festool dust extractor is attached to the suction adapter (1.2)

at the end of the motor casing. The sanding dust is then drawn off directly through the extractor channel in the sanding pad.

When working with wood or if materials are used which may produce harmful dusts the electrical tool should be connected to a suitable extractor.

Sanding pad

3.1

3.5 3.2

3.4

3.3

The sanding pad is made of MPE foam (micro-cel- lular polyurethane elastomer) and has bevelled edges (3.3). It has a velour fabric on its top surface and a Stickﬁx covering on its underside. The velour side of the sanding pad is pressed against the Stickﬁx covering of the sanding base (3.4) The tool’s sanding base has three centring protuberances (3.1) at its corners enabling easy adjustment.

Please note:

The device has been specially developed for work in corners and on edges. Experience has shown that this leads to a more point-focal load on the tip of the sanding base. The heat generated is naturally higher than when working on the whole surface since the same pressure is applied to a smaller surface. Do not apply as much pres- sure since otherwise the Stickﬁx covering of the sanding pad and the abrasive quickly become damaged. If the Stickﬁx covering on the front tip of the sanding pad should become worn simply remove the sanding pad, rotate around 120° and replace.

If the Stickﬁx covering of the sanding base should become worn the complete base (487406) can be replaced. Simply loosen the two screws (3.2 and 3.5).

Abrasive

Festool can offer perforated Stickﬁx abrasives in grain sizes from P 40 to P 400 for an effective