Festool RS 200 EQ, Original Operating Manual, Page: 10 / 56

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Warning of general danger
Wear a dust mask!
Wear protective goggles!
Wear ear protection!
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
1 Intended use
As specifi ed, the machines are designed for sand-
ing wood, plastic, metal, composite materials,
paint/varnish, fi ller and similar materials.
Materials containing asbestos must not be pro-
cessed.
For reasons of electrical safety the machine must
not be damp nor operated in a humid environment.
The machine may only be used for dry sanding.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General Safety
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
2.2 Tool-specifi c safety rules
Always wear protective goggles because
of possible dangers when sanding.
- The manufacturer’s handling and processing
instructions must be observed without fail if
explosive or self-igniting dusts are likely to oc-
cur during sanding.
- Harmful/toxic dusts can occur during your work
(e.g. lead-containing paint, some types of wood
and metal). Contact with these dusts, espe-
cially inhaling them, can represent a hazard for
operating personnel or persons in the vicinity.
Comply with the safety regulations that apply in
your country. Connect the electric power tool to
a suitable extraction system.
To protect your health, wear a P2 protec-
tive mask.
- Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be sup-
plied via residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less.
2.3 Noise and vibration information
The typical values determined in accordance with
EN 60745 are:
Sound-pressure level
77 dB(A)
Sound-power level 88 dB(A)
Measuring uncertainty allowance K = 3 dB
Wear ear protection!
Overall vibration levels (vector sum for three di-
rections) measured in accordance with EN 60745:
Vibration emission level
(3 directions)
a
h
= 4,0 m/s
2
Additional handle a
h
= 5,5 m/s
2
Uncertainty K = 2,0 m/s
2
The specifi ed emissions values (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary
Orbital sander
Technical data
RS 200 EQ RS 200 Q
Power 330 W 330 W
Speed 4 000-10 000 rpm 10 000 rpm
Working strokes 8 000-20 000 rpm 20 000 rpm
Sanding stroke 2.4 mm 2.4 mm
Sanding shoe 115 x 225 mm 115 x 225 mm
Weight (excluding cable) 2.5 kg 2.5 kg
Degree of protection
/
II
/
II
The specifi ed illustrations can be found at the beginning of the operating instructions.