Festool ROTEX RO 125 FEQ, Original Operating Manual

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Assembly
The FastFix system enables tool-free replacement
of the sanding pad:
- Set the switch (1.1) to the right, to the Rotex
rotary motion
- Press spindle stop (1.5), direction of movement
(3.2) first to the side, then forwards
- Turn the fitted sanding pad from the spindle
(right-handed thread)
- Keep the spindle stop pressed and screw on the
new sanding pad (in doing so, make sure that
the rubber collar (3.1) is correctly fitted!)
- let go of the spindle stop
Actuate the spindle stop only when the drive spin-
dle is stationary. Do not switch on the motor when
the spindle stop is pressed in.
5.4 Attaching sanding material
The appropriate Stickfix sanding paper and Stick-
fix sanding felt can be fastened quickly and easily
onto the Stickfix sanding base.
The self-adhesive sanding material is simply
pressed onto the sanding base (1.7) and held
safely in place by the Stickfix sanding base vel-
cro surface. After use, the StickFix sandpaper is
simply pulled off.
5.5 Securing polishing attachments
To prevent damage, PoliStick polishing attach-
ments (sponges, felt, lambswool bonnets) may
only be used on the special polishing pad that is
fitted on the machine instead of a sanding pad. In
the same way as the StickFix abrasives, the Poli-
Stick polishing attachments are simply pressed
onto the polishing pad and pulled off after use.
5.6 Dust extraction
Always connect the machine to a dust
extractor.
You can connect a Festool extractor with an ex-
tractor hose diameter of 27 mm to the extractor
connector (1.4).
5.7 Edge protector
The edge protector (4.1) prevents the sanding pad
from touching the edge perpendicular to a surface
(e.g. when sanding along a wall), thereby prevent-
ing the machine from rebounding.
Assembly
Slide the edge protector onto the machine until it
latches into place (see Fig. 4).
6 Working with the machine
Always secure the workpiece in such a
manner that it cannot move while being
worked.
For safe guidance, hold the machine with one
hand on the motor housing (1.3) and one hand on
the gear head (1.8).
Never overload the tool by using too much pres-
sure! The best sanding results are achieved when
applying moderate pressure. The sanding perfor-
mance and quality depend mainly on the choice
of the right sanding material.
Tables A and B show the settings we recommend
for different sanding and polishing work.
6.1 Metalworking
The following precautions are to be taken
when processing metals for safety rea-
sons:
- Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker.
- Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
- Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in
the motor housing.
Wear protective goggles.
7 Accessories, tools
For your own safety, use only original
Festool accessories and spare parts.
Festool offers the appropriate accessories, sand-
ing and polishing attachments for every applica-
tion.
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under
”www.festool.com”.
8 Maintenance and care
Always remove the power supply plug
from the socket before carrying out any
work on the machine.
All maintenance and repair work which
requires the motor casing to be opened
may only be carried out by an authorised
service centre.
Customer service and repair. Only
through manufacturer or service work-
shops: Please find the nearest address
at:: www.festool.com/Service
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2
3
5
4
Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festool.com/Service