Festool Rotex RO 150 E Instruction Manual
RO 150 E
Rotex
®
Instruction manual
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Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de instrucciones
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Eccentric sander
Ponceuse excentrique
Lijadora excéntrica
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury .
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off position before plugging
in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury .
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust related hazards.
4) Tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally .
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
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cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for
the particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read and understand instruction
manual.
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,
•Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work.
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 2000 - 5600 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
UL 745, CSA C22.2 No. 745
The illustrations mentioned can be found at the
beginning of the operating instructions.
Symbols
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
~ Alternating current
n
0
No load speed
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.
The user bears sole responsibility
for any damage or accidents resulting from
incorrect use.
Electrical connection and operation
The mains voltage must correspond to the
voltage on the rating plate!
T o start the tool, push the switch (1.1) forwards.
Slight pressure on the rear end of the switch is
sufficient to switch the tool off.
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 E.
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
ELECTRONIC
The tool has full-wave electronics with
the following features:
Smooth start-up
The smooth start-up ensures jolt-free startup.
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Speed adjustment
You can regulate the speed steplessly between
2000 and 5600 rpm using the adjusting wheel
(2.1). 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.
Two-hand operation
The optional hand grip (1.2) can be attached
to the tool on the right or left-hand side of the
gearbox cover.
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 (2.2).
Tool settings
Always remove the power plug
from the socket before carrying out any work
on the power tool.
Sanding motion
You can use the switch (1.3) to set two different sanding motions.
Change from one motion to the other by
switching the rocker lever (1.3) away from the
gearbox by 90°, turning it 180° in a clockwise
or anticlockwise direction and then locking it,
while inserting the locking nose on the lever
into the slot (1.4) on the gearbox. The
resistance encountered when rotating the lever
through 180° can be eliminated by rotating the
sanding pad a little.
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 into the position (3.2).
Eccentric motion (fine sanding)
This motion is recommended for sanding
with low material removal for a scratchfree finish (fine sanding).
Slide the switch into the position (3.1).
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 sanding pad must be located positively with
the alignment spigot on the tool (3.3). Check
to ensure that the pad is positioned correctly
before screwing it firmly into place. This will
prevent it from coming loose when the tool is
in operation.
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
and pull it off again after use.
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.
Pad brake
The tool has a pad brake for eccentric sanding
which prevents the sanding pad from
accelerating in an uncontrollable manner when
the machine is raised from the workpiece.
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Working with the tool
Always secure the workpiece in
such a manner that it cannot move while being
sanded.
Never overload the tool by using
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 both
hands.
Application
Tables A and B show the settings we
recommend for different sanding and polishing
work.
Metalworking
Observe the following safety
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.
• Wear protectiv e goggles.
Maintenance and care
All maintenance or repair work
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
components, which in turn can lead to accidents
with serious consequences.
Always remove the plug from the
mains supply socket before carrying out any
work on the machine!
Always keep the tool and in particular the
ventilation slots clean.
Rubber collar
The rubber collar (4.2) protects the drive unit
against din. Dirt in the drive unit leads to
increased wear and thus a shorter service life of
the drive components. The collar should thus be
checked regularly for damage. A damaged collar
should be immediately replaced by a new one
(Order No. 484 561 ). Proceed as follows:
- Release screw holding the sanding pad and
remove sanding pad
- Remove seal (4.1)
- Release screw (4.4)
- Remove and replace collar (4.2)
Grease the collar opening (4.3) before fitting.
We recommend that the collar be replaced at
the latest when the brushes are changed.
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-usa.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 only on condition that
the tool is used and operated in compliance
with the Festool operating instructions. F estool
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 w arranty ,
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
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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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