Festool RS 400 Q, RS 400 EQ User Manual

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RS 400 Q RS 400 EQ

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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 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 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 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 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 keep 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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21 Check for misalignment or binding of

 

 

Various dust created by power

 

 

 

 

moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other

 

other condition that may affect the tools

construction activities contains chemicals

 

operation. If damaged, have the tool

known (to the State of California) to cause

 

serviced before using. Many accidents are

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

 

caused by poorly maintained tools.

harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

 

22 Use only accessories that are

•lead from lead-based paints,

 

recommended by the manufacturer for

•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

 

your model. Accessories that may be suitable

other masonry products, and

 

for one tool, may become hazardous when used

•arsenic and chromium from chemically-

 

on another tool.

treated lumber.

 

Service

The risk from these exposures varies,

 

23 Tool service must be performed only by

depending on how often you do this type of

 

qualified repair personnel. Service or

work.

To reduce your exposure to these

 

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel

 

 

could result in a risk of injury.

 

chemicals: work in a well

 

24 When servicing a tool, use only identical

 

ventilated area, and work with

 

replacement parts. Follow instructions in

 

approved safety equipment, such

 

the Maintenance section of this manual. Use

 

as dust masks that are specially

 

of unauthorised parts or failure to follow

 

designed to filter out microscopic

 

Maintenance instructions may create a risk of

 

particles.

 

electric shock or injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical data

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RS 400 Q

RS 400 EQ

Wattage

200

200

No load speed

rpm

13

000

6 000 - 13 000

No. of strokes

spm

26

000

12 000 - 26 000

Sanding stroke

mm (in.)

2.0 (0.08)

2.0 (0.08)

Sanding base

mm (in.)

80 x 130 (3.2 x 5.1)

80 x 130 (3.2 x 5.1)

Weight

 

kg (lbs)

1.3 (2.9)

1.3 (2.9)

Safety llevel

 

UL 745, CSA C22.2 No. 745

Symbols

 

 

The user bears sole responsibility

V

volts

 

 

for any da-mage or accidents resulting from

A

amperes

 

 

incorrect use.

 

Hz

hertz

 

 

Electrical connection and operation

W

watt

 

 

The mains voltage must correspond with the

n0

alternating current

 

 

no load speed

 

 

voltage on the rating plate!

rpm

Class II Construction

 

See the following Fig. for connecting or

revolutions per minute

 

disconnecting the power cord of the tool.

spm

strokes per minute

 

 

Always switch the machine off

Intended use

 

 

before connecting or disconnecting the power

The sanders are designed for sanding wood,

cable!

 

plastic, composite materials, paint / varnish,

 

 

filling material and similar materials. Metal and

 

 

materials with an asbestos content must not

 

 

be processed with these tools.

 

 

 

The machine is particularly suitable for

 

 

processing smaller surfaces and overhead work

 

 

because of its size, its weight and its output.

 

 

The machines must not be damp nor operated

 

 

in a damp environment for electrical safety

 

 

reasons. The machines may only be used for

 

 

dry sanding.

 

 

 

 

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Festool RS 400 Q, RS 400 EQ User Manual

The switch (1.1) acts as an ON / OFF switch (I = ON / 0 = OFF).

Electronic control

The RS 400 EQ has an electronic control with which the rotational speed can be

ELECTRONIC varied step-free.

This allows the sanding speed to be adapted to the optimum level according to the material concerned.

The speed is set using the rotary control button (2.1).

The numbers on the rotary control button represent approximately the following strokes per minute:

Dust extraction

Dust extractors prevent large accumulations of dust in the air in the working environment and dirt collecting in the workplace.

Inboard extraction

The machines are fitted with inbuilt extraction as standard. The sanding dust is extracted through suction openings in the sanding base (3.5) and trapped in the turbo-filter (3.4).

The turbo-filter has to be changed when it is so full of dust that the extraction power diminishes.

Inserting a turbo-filter

- Push the filter holder with its opening (3.2) as far as it will go onto the extraction nozzle (3.1) of the machine and clamp tight by turning rotary knob (3.3).

- Push the front cardboard section of the tur- bo-filter with the sealing lip (3.7) onto the extraction nozzle (3.6) of the filter holder

- Insert rear cardboard section with slot (3.9) onto the retaining strip (3.8) of the filter holder

External extraction by an extraction unit

In order to avoid frequent changing of the tur- bo-filter when carrying longer sanding jobs, it is possible to connect a Festool extractor to the unit instead of using inbuilt extraction.

In this case, the extraction pipe (Æ 27 mm (4.1)) of the extraction unit is connected to the suction nozzle.

Attaching sanding material

The appropriate Stickfix sanding paper and Stickfix sanding felt can be fastened quickly and easily onto the Stickfix sanding base. The selfadhesive sanding material (5.1) is simply

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pressed onto the sanding base (5.2) and held safely in place by the Stickfix sanding base velcro surface.

Always use original Festool sanding materials!

Operating instructions

Never overload the tool by using too much pressure! The best sanding results are achieved when applying moderate pressure. The sanding performance and quality depend mainly on the choice of the right sanding material. Festool offers the appropriate sanding material for all applications (see Festool catalogue).

We recommend the following settings on the rotary control (2.1) for electronic machines:

5 - 6

- sanding with max. drive - sanding old paint

- sanding wood and veneer prior to painting - interim sanding of paint on surfaces

4 - 5

- sanding of thinly applied primer

- sanding of wood with sanding vlies - sanding edges on wooden parts

- smoothing primed wooden surfaces.

3 - 4

- sanding full wooden and veneer edges

- sanding in the grooves/rebates of windows and doors

- interim paint sanding on edges

- pre-sanding natural wood windows with sanding vlies

- smoothing wood surfaces with sanding felt prior to staining

- rubbing down stained surfaces with sanding vlies

- rubbing down or removing excess lime paste with sanding vlies

2 - 3

- interim paint sanding on stained surfaces

- cleaning natural wood window grooves with sanding felt

1 - 2

- sanding stained edges

- sanding thermoplastic synthetics

Maintenance and care

Always remove the plug from the mains supply socket before carrying out any work on the machine!

The cooling air vents on the motor housing must always be free of blockages and clean to ensure air circulation.

Any maintenance or repair work requiring the motor housing to be opened may only be carried out by an authorised service workshop.

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,

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