Festool Rotex RO 90 DX FEQ Instruction Manual
701026_003
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG
Wertstraße 20
73240 Wendlingen
Germany
www.festoolusa.com
Instruction manual
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Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de instrucciones
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Instruction manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
R O T E X
RO 90 DX FEQ
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Contents
Symbols
The numbers in the figures indicate
in which order you should follow the
steps.
Technical data
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Technical data....................................... 6
Safety instructions................................ 7
Functional description.......................... 9
Intended use......................................... 9
Operation .............................................. 9
Settings................................................. 10
Working with the machine.................... 13
Service and maintenance..................... 14
Accessories........................................... 14
Environment ......................................... 15
Warranty............................................... 15
Vvolts
A amperes
Hz hertz
~
a.c.
alternating current
d.c.
direct current
n
0
no load speed
Class II construction
rpm
min
-1
revolutions per minute
’’ inch
lb. pound
diameter
hint, tipp
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear protective goggles.
Wear ear protection.
Wear a dust mask.
Disconnect from the power supply!
Gear-driven eccentric
sander
RO90 DX FEQ
Power 400 W
Speed
Eccentric motion 3000 - 7000 rpm
Rotex rotary motion 220 - 520 rpm
Sanding stroke 3.0 mm (0.12’’)
FastFix sanding pad dia. 90 mm (3.54 ’’)
Weight (without mains cable,
with sanding pad)
1.45 kg (3.20 lbs)
Safety class /II
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Safety instructions
General safety instructions
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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 elec-
tric 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 in-
crease 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.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD 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 personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising 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, jewel-
lery 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
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h.
Do not let familiarity gained from freuquent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore, tool safety principles.
A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4 POWER 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 and/
or battery pack from the power tool before
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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 tool‘s 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 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 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.
h.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Slippery handles do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
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 pow-
er tool is maintained.
Machine-related safety instructions
–
Harmful/toxic dusts can be produced during
your work (e.g. lead-containing paint, some
types of wood and metal).
Contact with these
dusts, especially inhaling them, can represent a
hazard for operating personnel or persons in the
vicinity. Comply with the safety regulations that
apply in your country. Connect the electric power
tool to a suitable extraction system.
To protect your health, wear a P2 protective
mask.
Always wear protective goggles to protect
against sanding hazards.
–
Prevent liquid polish from entering the machine.
The penetration of liquid polish into the
electric power tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
–
If the power tool is dropped or falls, check for
damage to the machine and sanding pad. Remove the sanding pad for closer inspection. Repair damaged parts before using again.
Broken
sanding pads and damaged machines can cause
injuries and machine instability.
Metal processing
When processing metal, the following measures must be taken for safety reasons:
– Install an upstream residual-current circuit-
breaker (FIG, PRCD).
– Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
– Regularly remove dust deposits in the motor
housing.
Health hazard by dust
WARNING!
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 chemicallytreated
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 ven-
tilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Wash hands after handling.
Wear protective goggles.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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Functional description
The pictures for the functional description are on a
fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction
manual. When reading of the manual you can fold
out this page for having always an overview of the
machine.
* not on all versions included in the scope of delivery
Intended use
As specified, the machines is designed for sanding
and polishing plastic, metal, wood, composite materials, paint/clear coats, filler and similar materials. Materials containing asbestos must not be processed.
To guarantee electrical safety, the machine must
not be damp or operated in a damp environment.
The machine must only be used for dry sanding.
Operation
Consider the pictures on the fold-out page. Connecting and detaching the mains power cable
[1-4]
see Fig.
[2]
.
The switch
[1-3]
is an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 =
OFF).
The circuit closer can only be actuated if the
change-over switch
[1-2]
is in an engaged posi-
tion.
In case of a power failure or if the mains connector is removed, move the on/off switch immediately to the Off position. This prevents uncontrolled restarting.
[1-1]
Protector
[1-2]
Change-over switch/spindle stop
[1-3]
On/Off switch
[1-4]
Mains power cable
[1-5]
Extractor connector
[1-6]
Speed control
[1-7]
Sanding pad
[1-8]
Stop rod
[1-9]
Polishing pad*
[1-10]
Delta sanding pad
[1-11]
Slat sanding pad*
[1-12]
Interface pad*
WARNING
The user will be liable for damage due to improper use.
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond with the specifications on the machine's name plate.
In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine!
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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 this
tool.
Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Never use two extension cords together. Instead,
use one long one.
The lower the AWG number, the stronger the
cord.
Settings
Consider the pictures on the fold-out page.
Electronics
The machine features full-wave electronics with
the following features:
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up ensures that the machine starts up jolt-free.
Speed control
You can regulate the speed steplessly with the adjusting wheel
[1-6]
in the speed range (see Technical data). This enables you to optimise the cutting
speed to suit the surface (see table).
Constant speed
The preselected motor speed remains constant
through electronic control to ensure a uniform cutting speed even when under load.
Temperature cut-out
The machine power supply is limited and the speed
reduced if the motor exceeds a certain temperature. The machine continues operating at reduced
power to allow the ventilator to cool the motor
quickly. If the machine temperature exceeds the
maximum permitted value for longer periods, the
machine switches off completely after approx. 40
seconds and can only be switched on again once the
motor has cooled sufficiently.
Setting sanding motion - Fig. [3]
The change-over switch
[1-2]
can be used to set
three different sanding motions.
This change-over can only be carried out with
the sanding pad stationary because the switch
is locked during operation.
Coarse sanding, polishing - ROTEX rotary motion
The Rotex rotary motion is a combination
of rotary and eccentric motions. This position is selected for sanding with high
output (coarse sanding) and polishing.
Fine sanding - eccentric motion
This position is selected for sanding with
low output for a scratch-free surface
(fine sanding).
Total Extension Cord
Length (feet)
25 50 100 150
Cable size (AWG) 18161614
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine!
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Triangular sanding and pad change - Fig. [4]
This position is used for sanding with the
delta sanding pad and slat sanding pad;
the rotary motion is blocked.
You can change the sanding pad in this
position.
The stop rod
[1-8]
blocks the installation of the
sanding pad in the change-over switch positions
ROTEX rotary motion and eccentric motion.
Changing sanding/polishing pad - Fig. [5]
Only use sanding and polishing pads that are
suitable for the maximum speed specified.
Tuned to the surface being processed, the machine
can be equipped with two sanding pads of different
hardnesses.
Hard:
Coarse and fine sanding on surfaces. Sand-
ing edges.
Soft:
Universal for coarse and fine sanding, for flat
and convex surfaces.
When the interface pad
[1-12]
is fitted on the sand-
ing pad, strength is reduced = extra soft.
Following the sanding pad change, switch the
change-over switch
[1-2]
to the desired sanding
motion.
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Changing sanding pad - Fig. [6]
The delta sanding pad DSS-GE-STF-RO90 can be
used for sanding close to borders, in corners or on
edges. The slat sanding pad LSS-STF-RO90 can be
used for sanding in narrow gaps, e.g. louvres.
Observe the following instructions:
Work in corners and on edges tends to subject the
tip to increased stress and results in increased heat
development. In such cases, work with reduced
contact pressure.
Delta sanding pad DSS-GE-STF-RO90 - Fig. [7]
If the front tip of the StickFix pad
[7-1]
of your delta
sanding pad is worn, take it off and turn it 120°.
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Slat sanding pad LSS-STF-RO90 - Fig. [8]
If the StickFix coating of the slat sanding pad is
worn, the complete table can be replaced. Open the
screws to do this
[8-1]
.
Attaching sanding accessories
The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sanding cloth can be attached quickly and simply to the
StickFix sanding pad.
Press the self-adhesive sanding accessory onto
the sanding pad
[1-7]
.
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).
Attaching polishing accessories
To prevent damage, PoliStick accessories (polishing sponges, polishing felt, sheepskin) must only be
used on the special polishing pad.
Press the self-adhesive polishing accessory
onto the sanding pad
[1-9]
.
Dust extraction
At the extractor connector
[1-5]
, a Festool mobile
dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of
27 mm can be connected.
Edge protector - Fig. [9]
The edge protector
[1-1]
reduces contact of the
sanding pad circumference with a surface (e.g.
when sanding along a wall or a window), thus preventing back-kick of the machine, or machine damage.
Working with the machine
Observe the following instructions:
– Do not overload the machine by pressing with ex-
cessive force! The best sanding results are
achieved with moderate application pressure.
The sanding capacity and quality are mainly dependent on the selection of the correct abrasive.
WARNING
Dust hazard
Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.
Always read applicable national regulations before extracting hazardous dust.
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WARNING
Risk of injury
Always secure the workpiece in such a manner
that it cannot move while being machined.
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