4
1.1
1.2
Push the switch (1.1) forwards to start the ma-
chine. A slight pressure on the rear of the switch
is enough to switch the machine off.
When cold the machine may take a few minutes
to reach maximum speed. This is due to its con-
struction and is not serious.
Electronics
ELECTRONIC
When processing different surfaces it is
helpful to adjust the sanding speed to the
respective material.
The fi gures on the speed regulator (1.2) roughly
correspond with the following idling speeds:
strokes per min
1
10 000
4
15 400
2
11 800
5
17 200
3
13 600
6
19 400
Metalworking
Observe the following safety precau-
tions when working on metals:
• Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker
(FI, PRCD).
• Connect the tool to a suitable dust extractor.
• Regularly clear out any dust accumulations in
the motor housing.
• Wear protective goggles.
Tool settings
Always remove the power plug from
the socket before carrying out any work on the
power tool.
Dust extraction
2.1
In order to draw off the dust produced during
sanding the hose (Ø 27 mm) of a Festool dust
extractor is attached to the suction adapter (1.2)
at the end of the motor casing. The sanding dust
is then drawn off directly through the extractor
channel in the sanding pad.
When working with wood or if materials are used
which may produce harmful dusts the electrical
tool should be connected to a suitable extractor.
Sanding pad
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
The sanding pad is made of MPE foam (micro-cel-
lular polyurethane elastomer) and has bevelled
edges (3.3). It has a velour fabric on its top
surface and a Stickfi x covering on its underside.
The velour side of the sanding pad is pressed
against the Stickfi x covering of the sanding base
(3.4) The tool’s sanding base has three centring
protuberances (3.1) at its corners enabling easy
adjustment.
Please note:
The device has been specially developed for work
in corners and on edges. Experience has shown
that this leads to a more point-focal load on the
tip of the sanding base. The heat generated is
naturally higher than when working on the whole
surface since the same pressure is applied to
a smaller surface. Do not apply as much pres-
sure since otherwise the Stickfi x covering of the
sanding pad and the abrasive quickly become
damaged. If the Stickfi x covering on the front tip
of the sanding pad should become worn simply
remove the sanding pad, rotate around 120° and
replace.
If the Stickfi x covering of the sanding base should
become worn the complete base (487406) can
be replaced. Simply loosen the two screws (3.2
and 3.5).
Abrasive
Festool can offer perforated Stickfi x abrasives in
grain sizes from P 40 to P 400 for an effective
