Dust Extraction; Working With The Machine - Festool RTS 400 REQ Manual De Instrucciones Original

DTS 400 REQ, RTS 400 REQ
GB
The switch [1-1] is an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 =
OFF).
 In case of a power failure or if the mains con-
nector is removed, move the on/off switch im-
mediately to the Off position. This prevents un-
controlled restarting.
7 Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the ma-
chine!
7.1 Electronics
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up en-
sures that the machine starts up jolt-free.
Constant speed
The preselected motor speed is kept constant
through electronic control. This means that, if the
machine is used as intended (reasonable contact
pressure), a constant sanding speed is achieved.
Setting and adjusting the speed
The speed can be set [1-3] between 6000 and
-1
12000 min using the adjusting wheel.
This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to
suit the material (see chapter 8).
7.2 Changing sanding pad [3]
An optimal work result can only be achieved
using original accessories and consumables.
The use of non-original accessories or con-
sumables invalidates the right to claim under war-
ranty.
If the StickFix coating on the sanding pad has worn
out, the entire sanding pad can be replaced:
Undo the four screws.
Remove the sanding pad by pulling it down-
wards.
Attach the new sanding pad.
Use four screws to tighten it by hand (2.5 Nm).
7.3 Attaching sanding accessories using
StickFix [3a]
The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sand-
ing cloth can be attached quickly and simply to the
StickFix sanding pad.

Affix the self-adhesive sanding accessory to the
sanding pad.
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7.4

Dust extraction

WARNING
Dust hazard

Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.

Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
Integral dust extractor with long-life dust bag
As standard, the sanders are equipped with an inte-
gral dust extractor. The sanding dust is extracted
through extraction openings in the sanding pad and
is collected in the dust bag.
Installing the dust bag [4]
Slide the dust bag adapter onto the extractor
connection piece.
Slide the dust bag onto the adapter until it clicks
into place.
If the suction power is decreasing, empty the
dust bag.
Press the dust bag onto the actuating elements.
Remove the dust bag by moving it towards the
rear.
Open the flap on the dust bag.
Empty the dust bag and dispose of the waste.
Dust extraction with Festool's mobile dust ex-
tractor
To prevent having to frequently empty the dust bag
when carrying out sanding work for a long period of
time, you can connect Festool's mobile dust ex-
tractor (with an extraction hose diameter of 27 mm)
to the extractor connection piece [1-4].
Recommendation: Use an antistatic suction hose.
This helps reduce the electric charge.
7.5 Edge protector [5]
The edge protector [1-6] prevents the sanding pad
circumference from coming into contact with a sur-
face (e.g. when sanding along a wall or a window),
thus preventing back-kick of the machine, or ma-
chine damage.
8

Working with the machine

WARNING
Risk of injury

Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being machined.