Festool RO 125 FEQ User Manual
RO 125 FEQ
Instruction manual
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Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de instrucciones
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Ponceuse excentrique
Lijadora excéntrica
Eccentric sander
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 any power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4a Grounded tools must be plugged into a
socket that has been 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 socket is properly
grounded. If the tools 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 socket only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the socket, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized socket. Do not change the
plug in any way. Double insulation
the need for the 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 Don’t 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 tool or to pull the plug
from an socket. 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-
eliminates
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 jewelery. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelery,
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 power 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
and keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance permit 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
when appropriate.
Tool use and care
15 Use clamps or other suitable means 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 the 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 the 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 preventative 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 bits,
blades and 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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21 Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool's
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using it. 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 can 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 unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury .
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,
•Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work.
Various dust created by power
T o reduce your exposure to these
chemicals work in a well
ventilated area and use approved
safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Technical data
Wattage 500 W
No load speed 3000 - 6000 rpm
Sanding stroke 3.6 mm (0.14 in.)
Sanding base dia. 125 mm (4.9 in.)
Weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)
Safety level
UL 745, CSA C22.2 No. 745
Symbols
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
~ Alternating current
No load speed
n
0
Class II Construction
rpm Revolutions per minute
Ø 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.
for any damage or accidents resulting from
incorrect use.
The user bears sole responsibility
Electrical connection 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.
connecting or disconnecting the power cord!
To switch on the tool, press the switch (2.1)
downwards and forwards until it locks into
place. T o switch off, press the switch downw ards
- this releases the switch lock and it goes into
the OFF position.
Always switch the tool off before
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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 125 FEQ.
Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Never use two extension cords together.
Instead, use one long one.
Note: The lower the A WG number , the stronger
the cord.
Electronic control
The tool has full-wave electronics with
ELECTRONIC
the following features:
Smooth start-up
The smooth start-up ensures jolt-free startup.
Speed adjustment
Dust extraction
Always connect the tool to a dust
extractor.
You can connect a Festool extractor with an
extractor hose diameter of 27 mm to the dust
extraction port (4.1).
Tool settings
from the socket before carrying out any work
on the power tool.
Always remove the power plug
Sanding motion
You can use the switch (5.1) to set two different sanding motions.
when the sanding pad is stationary, as the
switch is locked in place during operation for
safety reasons.
The change can only be made
You can regulate the speed steplessly between
3000 and 6000 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.
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 (5.1) into the right position.
Eccentric motion (fine sanding)
This motion is recommended for sanding
with low material removal for a scratch-
free finish (fine sanding).
Press the switch (5.1) down and push it into
the left-hand position.
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Choice and installation of sanding
pads
Choice of sanding pad
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 fine sanding
for flat and curved surfaces.
Super-soft: Fine sanding on formed parts,
curves, radii. Do not use on edges!
Installation
The FastFix system enables tool-free
replacement of the sanding pad:
- Set the switch (6.1) to the right for the Rotex
rotary motion,
- Press spindle stop (6.3), direction of
movement first to the side, then forwards,
- Turn the fitted sanding disk (6.2) from the
spindle (right-handed thread),
- Keep the spindle stop pressed and screw on
the new sanding pad (in doing so, make sure
that the rubber collar (8.1) is correctly fitted!),
- Let go of the spindle stop.
Actuate the spindle stop only
when the drive spindle is stationary. Do not
switch on the motor when the spindle stop is
pressed in.
Attaching the abrasive
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.
Simply press the abrasive onto the sanding pad
(6.2) and pull it 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 improper use (such as overheating).
Securing polishing attachments
To prevent damage, use PoliStick polishing
attachments (sponges, felt, lambswool
bonnets) only with the special polishing pad
fitted on the tool instead of a sanding pad. Like
StickFix abrasives, the PoliStick polishing
attachments are simply pressed onto the
polishing pad and pulled off after use.
Working with the tool
such a manner that it cannot move while being
sanded.
too much pressure! The best sanding results
are achieved when applying moderate pressure.
Sanding performance and quality depend
primarily on the choice of the right abrasive.
For safe guidance, hold the tool with one hand
on the motor housing (7.2) and the other hand
on the gear head (7.1).
Tables A and B show the settings we
recommend for different sanding and polishing
work.
Always secure the workpiece in
Never overload the tool by using
Metalworking
precautions when working on metals:
• Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker .
• Connect the tool to a suitable dust extractor.
• Regularly clear out any dust accumulations in
the motor housing.
Observe the following safety
• Wear protective goggles.
Maintenance and care
requiring the motor housing to be opened must
be carried out only by an authorized service
workshop. Maintenance or repair work carried
out by an unauthorized person can lead to the
incorrect connection of the wiring or other
All maintenance or repair work
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components, which in turn can lead to accidents
with serious consequences.
mains supply socket before carrying out any
work on the machine!
Always keep the tool and in particular the
ventilation slots clean.
Always remove the plug from the
Sanding pad brake
The rubber collar (8.1) prevents the sanding
pad from revving up to maximum speed in an
uncontrolled manner during eccentric motion
(fine sanding) .
Because the collar wears down in the course of
time, it must be replaced by a new one (order
no. 453 388) as soon as there is any reduction
in the braking effect.
Accessories, tools
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-usa.com.
For safety reasons, only use ori-
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 only on 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 warr anty,
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, vanes
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
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER.
ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY STATE
LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THREE YEARS.
Some states in the U.S. and some Canadian
provinces do not allow the limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. With the
exception of any warranties implied by state or
province law as hereby limited, the foregoing
express limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu
of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements
and similar obligations of Festool.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state in the U.S. and province to
province in Canada.
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