Festool RS 200 EQ, Original Operating Manual

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estimates regarding vibration and noise loads
during operation.
– They represent the primary applications of the
power tool.
Increase possible for other applications, with oth-
er insertion tools or if not maintained adequately.
Take note of idling and downtimes of machine!
3 Power supply and start-up
The mains voltage must correspond to
the specifi cation on the rating plate.
Switch (1.1) serves as an On/Off switch (I = On / 0
= Off). It may be latched with the locking knob on
the side (1.3) for continuous operation. Pressing
the switch again releases the lock.
Always switch the machine off before con-
necting or disconnecting the mains lead!
See Fig. 3 for connection and disconnection of the
power cable.
4 Electronics
The RS 200 EQ has an electronic control
with which the rotational speed can be
varied step-free.
This allows the sanding speed to be adapted to
the optimum level according to the material con-
cerned (see Chapter 6).
The speed is set using the rotary control button
(1.2).
5 Machine settings
Always remove the power supply plug
from the socket before carrying out any
work on the machine.
5.1 Dust extraction
Always connect the machine to a dust
extractor. Dust extractors prevent large
accumulations of dust in the air in the
working environment and dirt collecting
at the workplace.
Sanding dust is extracted through the extraction
channels in the sanding pad directly to the mate-
rial removal point.
a) Inboard extraction
The machines are fi tted with inboard extraction as
standard. The sanding dust is extracted through
suction openings in the sanding base (2.3) and
trapped in the turbo-fi lter (1.6). The turbo-fi lter
has to be changed when it is so full of dust that
the extraction power diminishes.
Inserting a turbo-fi lter
- Push the front cardboard section of the turbo-
fi lter with the sealing lip (1.5) onto the extraction
nozzle (1.9) of the fi lter holder
- Insert rear cardboard section with slot (1.7) onto
the retaining strip (1.8) of the fi lter holder
- Push the fi lter holder with its opening (1.10) as
far as it will go onto the extraction nozzle (1.11)
of the machine and clamp tight by turning rotary
knob (1.4).
b) External extraction by an extraction unit
In order to avoid frequent changing of the turbo-
fi lter when carrying longer sanding jobs, it is
possible to connect a Festool extractor to the unit
instead of using inboard extraction. In this case,
the extraction pipe (Ø 27 mm) of the extraction unit
is connected to the suction nozzle (1.11).
5.2 Sanding pad
The standard Stickfi x sanding pad for Stickfi x
abrasives can be replaced with a sanding pad for
clamping abrasives. Unscrew the six screws (2.1)
to do this.
Both sanding pads (with and without Stickfi x coat-
ing) are also available with a side edge protector
to prevent the sanding base from degrading pre-
maturely when sanding corners.
5.3 Attaching sanding material
Always use original Festool sanding ma-
terials!
Stickfi x abrasives
The appropriate Stickfi x sanding paper
and Stickfi x sanding felt can be fastened
quickly and easily onto the Stickfi x sand-
ing pad.
The self-adhesive sanding material is simply
pressed onto the sanding base and held safely in
place by the Stickfi x sanding base velcro surface.
After use, the StickFix sandpaper is simply pulled
off.
Abrasives to clamp
Festool offers perforated abrasives to
clamp.
Unperforated abrasives can be perforated with
the „Lochfi x“ (accessory).
- Replace the Stickfi x sanding pad with a sanding
pad for abrasives for clamping,
- Secure an abrasive sheet in place using the
two clamping devices. Press the levers (1.12) to