Festool RAS 115.04 E User Manual
RAS 115.04 E
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Sander
Ponceuse
Lijadora
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work area
1 Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2 Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
3 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4a Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
Never remove the grounding prong or
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool
should electrically malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a low resistance path to carry
electricity away from the user.
4b Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other.) This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates
the need for a three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system.
5 Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is grounded.
6 Dont expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
7 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
8 When operating a power tool outside,
use an outdoor extension cord marked W-
A or W. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
9 Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
10 Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
11 Avoid accidental starting. Be sure
switch is off before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging
in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
12 Remove adjusting keys or switches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool
may result in personal injury.
13 Do not overreach. Stand on both feet an
maintain proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
14 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Tool use and care
15 Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
16 Do not force tool. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
17 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
18 Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
19 Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20 Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
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Various dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such
as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
21 Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
22 Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
Service
23 Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24 When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual. Use
of unauthorised parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
Technical data RAS 115.04 E
Wattage 500 Watt
No load speed 1500 - 4000 rpm
Tool dia. up to 115 mm / 4.5"
Spindle thread M 14
Weight 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs
Safety standard
/ II acc. to UL 745,
CSA C22.2 No. 745
Symbols
V volts
A amperes
Hz hertz
W watt
alternating current
n
0
rpm revolutions per minute
Use for intended purpose
The RAS 115.04 E is designed for sanding wood,
plastics, stone, composite materials, paints /
lacquers, fillers, stoppers and similar materials.
grinding or cutting metal.
be fastened. It may be worked only with the
provided sanding pad and whereupon fastened
abrasives.
sanding for reasons of electrical safety.
If explosive or self-inflammable dusts are
produced when sanding certain materials, refer
no load speed
Class II Construction
The tool may not be used for
On the tool no grinding disks may
The device is unsuitable for wet
to the processing instructions of the material
manufacturer.
The user is liable for any damage
and injury resulting from incorrect usage!
Electrical connection and operation
The supply voltage must correspond with the
voltage figure on the voltage on the rating plate.
To switch the tool on, push the safety sliding
switch (1.1) forwards. The tool is switched off
by gently pressing the rear end of the switch.
Extension cord
If an extension power 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
shows the correct size to use, depending on
cord length and the tools ampere rating. Use
only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords. Never
use two extension cords together. Instead, use
one longer one.
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ELECTRONIC
Do not use the sander if the
electronic control is defective, since this can
lead to excessive speeds. A defect of this kind
can be recognized by the fact that the smooth
run-up is absent, the noise level under no-load
conditions is higher or the speed cannot be
controlled.
Note: The lower the A.W.G. number, the thicker
the cord.
Electronic control
The sander is fitted with full-wave
electronic control offering the following
facilities:
Smooth run-up
The electronically controlled smooth run-up
ensures jolt-free starting.
Speed control
The speed controller (2.1) allows stepless
adjustment of the drive spindle speed.
The numbers on the speed controller correspond
approximately to the following idling speed
values:
Extraction hood AH-RAS D 115
The extraction hood AH-RAS D 115 (3.1)
can be used in conjunction with the
sanding pad STF D 115.
a) Fitting
Before fitting the extractor hood, ensure that
the clamping lever is in released" position
(3.4). Press the extractor hood onto the
clamping throat (3.2) of the rotary sander and
secure the hood by moving the clamping lever
forward (3.3).
Do not work with the machine unless the
extractor hood is clamped firmly and securely
to the clamping throat. If the clamping force is
reduced as the result of frequent use, the
clamping lever can be re-adjusted:
Constant speed
The selected motor speed is kept constant by
electronic control. This provides a constant
working speed, even under load.
Temperature protection
Extreme overload in continuous operation will
cause the motor to heat up. An electronic
temperature monitor is fitted to prevent
overheating (burning-out of the motor). The
electronic safety device switches the motor off
before a critical motor temperature is reached.
The rotary sander operational again and capable
of delivering full power after a cooling period of
approx. 3 - 5 minutes. The cooling period can
be reduced by keeping the motor running
(under no-load conditions).
- Release the screw (4.1) on the clamping lever
and remove the lever (4.2).
- Tighten the square-headed screw (4.3) by
hand until a tension is obtained.
- Re-fit the clamping lever and secure it with
the screw. The optimum clamping force can
be determined by closing the clamping lever
before the clamping screw is tightened.
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b) Repositioning the rotatable handle
The rotatable additional handle can, if required,
also be fitted to the right-hand side of the
extractor hood. For this purpose, the handle
and the clamping lever should be interchanged.
- Release the screw (4.1) on the clamping lever
and remove the lever (4.2).
- Remove the square-headed screw (4.3).
- Detach the additional handle (4.5), using a 6
mm A/F Allen key.
The clamping lever and the additional handle
can now be interchanged. Fitting is carried out
in the reverse of the above sequence. The
locking nut (4.4) can be used to vary the turning
resistance of the rotatable additional handle by
tightening the nut against the housing, using a
13 mm A/F open-ended wrench, before fully
tightening the additional handle.
c) Replacing the brush insert
In order to replace this, press out the brush
insert by inserting a screwdriver through the
square apertures (5.1). Insert the new brush
strip (5.2) into the groove, slightly bend this to
obtain the correct radius and press in firmly
until the brush strip is in contact with the base
of the hood. The inclination of the brush bristles
must point outwards.
Two different brush inserts are available:
AH-RAS D 115 Poly (order no. 484 727): Pack
of 2 polyamide brushes (replacement for worn
originals)
AH-RAS D 115 metal (order no. 484 728):
Pack of 1 metal brush (for use with sparkgenerating materials)
d) Sanding with dust extraction
inserted into the connection socket (6.3) at the
end of the rotary sander housing.
The brush ring (6.2) can be adjusted by means
of the additional rotatable handle (6.1). This
makes it possible to achieve an optimum setting
for the working position used. Always turn the
brush ring into the direction of travel of the
sanding dust. A considerable quantity of airborne sparks are generated during the sanding
of metals and other spark-generating materials.
For safety reasons, therefore, a spark-trap
(order no. 484 733) must be fitted between
the extractor hood and the rotary sander.
Fitting tool inserts
Use only tool inserts whose
maximum permissible speed is at least equal
to the speed given on the rating plate of the
rotary sander. This is the case with all original
Festool accessories.
The Stickfix sanding pad STF D 115 as well as
all brush tool inserts are provided with an M 14
thread which enables these to be screwed
directly onto the drive spindle.
It is normally possible to unscrew the sanding
pad (7.3) by hand from the drive spindle after
pressing the spindle stop (7.1).
Actuate the spindle stop only
when the drive spindle is stationary. Do not
switch on the motor when the spindle stop is
pressed in.
In case the pad should seize:
- Remove the brush insert.
- Insert the special spanner (7.4) through the
slot (7.2) and place on spanner flats of tool.
- Release the tool with the spindle stop pressed
by turning the special spanner.
Please note: Always screw the sanding pad
onto the drive spindle by hand. This will make
it considerably easier to remove it subsequently.
For dust extraction, the suction hose (27 mm
dia.) of a Festool dust extractor should be
Stickfix abrasive materials
Stickfix is a hook-and-loop fastening
system. Stickfix sanding pads allow the
use of self-adhesive hook-and-loop
abrasives such as Stickfix sandpapers
and sanding cloths.
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The abrasive is simply pressed onto the sanding
pad and pulled off again after use.
Please note: Use only abrasives with an
undamaged Stickfix hook-and-loop coating.
Before use, check that the coating has not been
damaged by incorrect use (e. g. overheating).
Please note: The Mini-Stickfix D 52 sanding
pad was developed for use in confined spaces
and with small areas. This small-diameter pad
and the affixed abrasive will inevitably heat up
in use more than larger pads, since the same
pressure is distributed over a smaller area. Sand
only with moderate pressure and do not sand
continuously for too long. Lift the sander off
the workpiece at intervals to allow friction heat
to dissipate.
Working with the tool
Electronic control position:
Material to be sanded, work operation
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Sanding hard GRP components (limited
suitability).
3 - 6:
Sanding off dry, cracked paint.
Stripping anti-fouling paints.
Sanding wood.
2 - 4:
Sanding paint/varnish with tendency to smear.
Light sanding of thin top coats of paint.
Cleaning sandstone, concrete, formwork
materials.
1 - 2:
Sanding thermoplastic materials.
Smoothing treated woods with sanding brush.
Maintenance and care
Always remove the plug from the
mains supply socket before doing any work on
the tool!
Any maintenance or repair work requiring the
motor housing to be opened may only be carried
out by an authorized service workshop.
Maintenance or repair work carried out by an
unauthorized person can lead to the wrong
connection of the power leads or other
components, which in turn can lead to accidents
with serious consequences.
Always keep the tool and especially the
ventilation slots clean.
The tool is fitted 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.
Accessories, tools
For safety reasons, only use ori-
ginal Festool accessories and tools!
The accessory and tool order number can be
found in the Festool catalog or on the Internet
under www.festool.com.
Warranty
Conditions of 1+2 Warranty
You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1
year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power
tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping
costs during the first year of the warranty.
During the second and third year of the warranty
the customer is responsible for shipping the tool
to Festool. Festool will pay for return shipping
to the customer using UPS Ground Service. All
warranty service is valid 3 years from the date
of purchase on your receipt or invoice.
Festool Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid on the pre-condition that
the tool is used and operated in compliance with
the Festool operating instructions. Festool
warrants, only to the original consumer
purchaser, that the specified tool will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for
a term of one year from the date of
procurement. Festool makes no other warranty,
express or implied, for Festool portable power
tools. No agent, representative, distributor,
dealer or employee of Festool has the authority
to increase or otherwise change the obligations
or limitations of this warranty. The obligations
of Festool in its sole discretion under this
warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of any Festool portable power tool
that is found to be defective as packaged with
the User Manual.
Excluded from coverage under this warranty
are: normal wear and tear; damages caused
by misuse, abuse or neglect; damage caused
by anything other than defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty does not apply to
accessory items such as circular saw blades,
drill bits, router bits, jigsaw blades, sanding
belts, and grinding wheels. Also excluded are
wearing parts, such as carbon brushes,
lamellas of air tools, rubber collars and seals,
sanding discs and pads, and batteries.
Festool portable power tools requiring
replacement or repair are to be returned with
the receipt of purchase to Festool (call 800554-8741 for address details).
IN NO EVENT SHALL FESTOOL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
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