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b) Repositioning the rotatable hand-
le
The rotatable additional handle can, if required,
also be fitted to the right-hand side of the
extractor hood. For this purpose, the handle
and the clamping lever should be interchanged.
- Release the screw (4.1) on the clamping lever
and remove the lever (4.2).
- Remove the square-headed screw (4.3).
- Detach the additional handle (4.5), using a 6
mm A/F Allen key.
The clamping lever and the additional handle
can now be interchanged. Fitting is carried out
in the reverse of the above sequence. The
locking nut (4.4) can be used to vary the turning
resistance of the rotatable additional handle by
tightening the nut against the housing, using a
13 mm A/F open-ended wrench, before fully
tightening the additional handle.
c) Replacing the brush insert
In order to replace this, press out the brush
insert by inserting a screwdriver through the
square apertures (5.1). Insert the new brush
strip (5.2) into the groove, slightly bend this to
obtain the correct radius and press in firmly
until the brush strip is in contact with the base
of the hood. The inclination of the brush bristles
must point outwards.
Two different brush inserts are available:
AH-RAS D 115 Poly (order no. 484 727): Pack
of 2 polyamide brushes (replacement for worn
originals)
AH-RAS D 115 metal (order no. 484 728):
Pack of 1 metal brush (for use with spark-
generating materials)
d) Sanding with dust extraction
For dust extraction, the suction hose (27 mm
dia.) of a Festool dust extractor should be
inserted into the connection socket (6.3) at the
end of the rotary sander housing.
The brush ring (6.2) can be adjusted by means
of the additional rotatable handle (6.1). This
makes it possible to achieve an optimum setting
for the working position used. Always turn the
brush ring into the direction of travel of the
sanding dust. A considerable quantity of air-
borne sparks are generated during the sanding
of metals and other spark-generating materials.
For safety reasons, therefore, a spark-trap
(order no. 484 733) must be fitted between
the extractor hood and the rotary sander.
Fitting tool inserts
Use only tool inserts whose
maximum permissible speed is at least equal
to the speed given on the rating plate of the
rotary sander. This is the case with all original
Festool accessories.
The Stickfix sanding pad STF D 115 as well as
all brush tool inserts are provided with an M 14
thread which enables these to be screwed
directly onto the drive spindle.
It is normally possible to unscrew the sanding
pad (7.3) by hand from the drive spindle after
pressing the spindle stop (7.1).
Actuate the spindle stop only
when the drive spindle is stationary. Do not
switch on the motor when the spindle stop is
pressed in.
In case the pad should seize:
- Remove the brush insert.
- Insert the special spanner (7.4) through the
slot (7.2) and place on spanner flats of tool.
- Release the tool with the spindle stop pressed
by turning the special spanner.
Please note:
Always screw the sanding pad
onto the drive spindle by hand. This will make
it considerably easier to remove it subsequently.
Stickfix abrasive materials
Stickfix is a hook-and-loop fastening
system. Stickfix sanding pads allow the
use of self-adhesive hook-and-loop
abrasives such as Stickfix sandpapers
and sanding cloths.
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