Technical data Wattage ............................................. 720 W No load speed .......................3300 - 6800 rpm Sanding stroke .........................5 mm (0.2 in.) Sanding base dia. ................ 150 mm (5.9 in.) Weight ..................................2.3 kg (5.1 lbs.) Safety level .............................................. / II Symbols V Volts A Amperes Hz Hertz W Watt ~ Alternating current n0 No load speed Class II Construction rpm Revolutions per minute O Diameter Intended use The sanders are designed for sanding and polishing wood, plastic, metal, stone, composite materials, paint/varnish, filler and similar materials. Do not use with materials containing asbestos. The tools must not be used when wet or damp, or operated in a damp environment, for electrical safety reasons. Use this sander only for dry sanding. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage or accidents resulting from incorrect use. 3 Speed adjustment Electrical connec tion and operation The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage on the rating plate! See the following figure for connection and disconnection of the power cord. Always switch the tool off before connecting or disconnecting the power cord! To start the tool, push the switch (2.1) forwards. Slight pressure on the rear end of the switch is sufficient to switch the tool off. 2.1 Extension cord If an extension cord is required, it must have sufficient cross-section to prevent an excessive drop in voltage or overheating. An excessive drop in voltage reduces the output and can lead to failure of the motor. The table below shows you the correct cord diameter as a function of the cord length for the RO 150 FEQ. Total Extension Cord Lenght (feed) 25 50 100 150 Cord size (AWG) 18 16 16 14 Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords. Never use two extension cords together. Instead, use one long one. Note: The lower the AWG number, the stronger the cord. Electronic control The tool has full-wave electronics with the following features: 3.1 You can regulate the speed steplessly between 3300 and 6800 rpm using the adjusting wheel (3.1). This lets you optimize the sanding speed to suit the material. Constant speed The pre-selected speed remains constant whether the tool is in operation or in neutral position. Temperature control To prevent overheating, the safety electronics switch the tool off when it reaches a critical motor temperature. Let the tool cool down for approx. 3-5 minutes before using it again. The tool requires less time to cool down if it is running, i.e. in neutral position. Tool settings Always remove the power plug from the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool. Dust extraction Always connect the machine to a dust extractor when performing work that generates dust. 4.3 4.1 4.2 You can connect a Festool extractor with an extractor hose diameter of 27 mm to the dust extraction port (4.2). The extraction adapter (4.3) can be removed if necessary. To do this, press the locking button (4.1), draw the extraction adapter backwards and pull off. To reattach the extraction adapter, insert it as shown in Fig. 4 and slide it towards the Smooth start-up sanding pad until the locking button (4.1) latches The smooth start-up ensures jolt-free startup. into place. 4 Edge protector 5.1 The edge protector (5.1) prevents the sanding pad from touching the edge perpendicular to a surface (e.g. when sanding along a wall), thereby preventing the machine from rebounding. Assembly: Slide the edge protector onto the machine until it latches into place. Sanding motion 6.1 You can use the switch (6.1) to set two different sanding motions. The change from eccentric motion (fine sanding) to Rotex rotary motion (coarse sanding) can only be made when the sanding pad is stationary, as the switch is locked in place during operation for reasons of safety. Rotex rotary motion (coarse sanding, polishing) The Rotex rotary motion is a combination of rotary and eccentric motions. This motion is recommended for sanding with aggressive material removal (coarse sanding) and polishing. Slide the switch (6.1) into the right position. Eccentric motion (fi ne sanding) This motion is recommended for sanding with low material removal for a scratch-free fi nish (fi ne sanding). Press the switch (6.1) downwards and push it into the left-hand position. Choice and installation of sanding pads The tool can be fitted with three sanding pads of different hardnesses depending on the surface to be sanded. Hard: Coarse sanding on surfaces, sanding at edges. Soft: Universal use for coarse and fi ne sanding for flat and curved surfaces. Super-soft: Fine sanding on formed parts, curves, radii. Do not use on edges! Installation 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 The FastFix system enables tool-free replacement of the sanding pad (7.4): -Set the switch (7.1) to the right, to the Rotex rotary motion -Press spindle stop (7.2), - Turn the fitted sanding pad from the spindle (right-handed thread) -Kee...