Festool RS 200 EQ, Original Operating Manual

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release the clamping devices.
Once clamped in position, make sure the
abrasive paper is taut and sits fl at on the
sanding pad.
5.4 Auxiliary handle
The auxiliary handle (1.13) can be attached for
tasks where the front edge of the sanding pad
sands up to edges.
6 lnstructions on application
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.
We recommend the following settings on the ro-
tary control (1.2) for electronic machines:
rotary control setting
- sanding work
5 - 6
- sanding with max. drive
- sanding old paint
- sanding wood and veneer prior to painting
- interim sanding of paint on surfaces
4 - 5
- sanding of thinly applied primer
- sanding of wood with sanding vlies
- sanding edges on wooden parts
- smoothing primed wooden surfaces.
3 - 4
- sanding full wooden and veneer edges
- sanding in the grooves/rebates of windows and
doors
- interim paint sanding on edges
- pre-sanding natural wood windows with sanding
vlies
- smoothing wood surfaces with sanding felt prior
to staining
- rubbing down stained surfaces with sanding vlies
- rubbing down or removing excess lime paste with
sanding vlies
2 - 3
- interim paint sanding on stained surfaces
- cleaning natural wood window grooves with sand-
ing felt
1 - 2
- sanding stained edges
- sanding thermoplastic synthetics
Metalworking
The following precautions are to be taken
when processing metals for safety rea-
sons:
- Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker
(FI, PRCD).
- Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
- Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in the
motor housing.
Wear protective goggles.
7 Accessories
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in your 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.
The cool air openings in the motor casing must
always be kept clean and unobstructed to ensure
air circulation.
All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor casing to be opened may only be carried
out by an authorised service centre.
The tool is fi tted with special motor brushes with
an automatic cut-out. When the brushes become
worn the power supply is shut off automatically
and the tool comes to a standstill.
Customer service and repair. Only
through manufacturer or service work-
shops: Please fi nd the nearest address
at:: www.festool.com/Service
EKAT
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Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festool.com/Service
9 Environment
Do not throw the power tool in your household
waste! Dispose of machines, accessories and pack-
aging at an environmentally-responsible recycling
centre. Observe the valid national regulations.
EU only
: In accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and implementation in national law,
used electric power tools must be collected sepa-
rately and handed in for environmentally friendly
recycling.
Information on REACh:
www.festool.com/reach