Speed adjustment
You can regulate the speed steplessly between
10000 and 24000 rpm using the adjusting wheel [1-
3]. This enables you to optimise the cutting speed to
suit the material.
Temperature control
To prevent overheating, the safety electronics
switches the machine off when it reaches a critical
motor temperature. Let the machine cool down for
approx. 3–5 minutes before using it again. The ma-
chine requires less time to cool down if it is running,
i.e. in neutral position.
Brake
The KF 5 EBQ has an electronic brake which brings
the spindle with tool to a standstill within approx. 2
seconds of the tool being switched off.
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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.
At the extractor connector [1-8], a Festool mobile
dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of
27 mm can be connected.
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Working with the machine
Please observe all mentioned safety infor-
mations and the following rules when work-
ing:
– Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being processed.
– Always hold the machine with two hands on the
handles [1-2; 1-13] when performing work. This
reduces the risk of injury and is a prerequisite for
precise work.
For work that generates dust, wear a dust
mask.
– Always switch on the router before bringing the
router bit into contact with the workpiece!
– Always advance the router in the direction oppo-
site to the direction of rotation of the cutter
(counter-routing).
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Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance work on
the machine!
All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
The machine is equipped with special carbon
brushes. If they are worn, the power is interrupted
automatically and the machine comes to a stand-
still.
To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the
cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and
free of blockages.
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Accessories
Use only original Festool accessories and Festool
consumable material intended for this machine be-
cause these components are designed specifically
for the machine. Using accessories and consum-
able material from other suppliers will most likely
affect the quality of your working results and limit
any warranty claims. Machine wear or your own
personal workload may increase depending on the
application. Protect yourself and your machine, and
preserve your warranty claims by always using
original Festool accessories and Festool consum-
able material!
The order numbers of the accessories and tools can
be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet
under "www.festool.com".
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Routing with the parallel guide
The side stop is used to guide the KF 5 EBQ precise-
ly against the edge of the workpiece; the stop is fit-
ted and adjusted as follows:
Secure both guide rods [5-6] with the two rotary
knobs [5-3] on the side stop.
Insert the guide rods into the grooves on the
router base to the required distance and secure
them by turning the two rotary knobs [5-1].
This distance can be adjusted faster and more pre-
cisely with the fine precision adjustment [5-7],
available as an accessory:
KF 5 EBQ
GB
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