Festool 576326, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 6 / 31

The risk from these expo­
sures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your expo­
sure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER
MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
4 Intended use
The sanders are designed for sanding wood,
plastic, composite, paint/varnish, filler and sim­
ilar materials as directed. With mixed dust con­
taining metal (such as dust resulting from paint
sanding in the automotive industry) and when
sanding damp surfaces, special safety instruc­
tions must be followed. The sanders are not in­
tended to be suitable for grinding bare metal.
Material containing asbestos cannot be proc­
essed.
The user is liable for improper or non-in­
tended use.
5 Technical data
Eccentric sander ETS EC 150/3 EQ ETS EC 150/5 EQ
Power 3.6 A 3.6 A
No-load speed
6000–10,000 min -1 6000–10,000 min -1
Sanding stroke 1/8" (3.0 mm) 3/16” (5.0 mm)
Sanding pad Ø 6" (150 mm) Ø 6" (150 mm)
Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg) 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)
6 Functional description
[1-1] ON/OFF button
[1-2] Speed control
[1-3] Sanding pad
[1-4] plug it connection
[1-5] Extractor connector
[1-6] Insulated gripping surfaces (grey
shaded area)
The pictures for the functional description are
at the beginning of the instruction manual.
7 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency.
Risk of accidents
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond to the
specifications on the name plate.
► In North America, only Festool machines
with the voltage specifications 120 V / 60 Hz
may be used.
CAUTION
Heating of the plug it connection if bayonet
fitting is not completely locked
Risk of burns
► Before switching on the power tool, make
sure that the bayonet fitting at the mains
cable is closed fully and locked.
Connecting and disconnecting the mains power
cable - see fig. [2].
2
7.1 Switching on/off
ON Press the ON/OFF button [1-1]
OFF Press the ON/OFF button [1-1]
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