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USER MANUAL ETS 125 Q FESTOOL

2.1 General power tool safety warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, in structions, illustrations and specifica tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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. – Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

2.2 Further safety instructions

– Harmful/poisonous dust may be produced when working (e.g. paint products con taining lead and some types of wood). Contact with or inhalation of this dust may pose a risk for the operating personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply with the safety regulations that apply in your coun try. Connect the power tool to a suitable dust extractor.

Wear suitable personal protective equip ment: Ear protection and safety glasses. – Use suitable breathing protection to pro tect your health. In enclosed spaces, en sure that there is sufficient ventilation and connect a mobile dust extractor. – Caution: Fire hazard! Prevent the material being sanded and the sander from over heating. Always empty the dust container before taking breaks from work. Grinding dust in the filter bag and/or in the filter of the mobile dust extractor may ignite spon taneously under unfavourable conditions, such as flying sparks, when sanding. There is a particular risk if the sanding dust is mixed with clear coats or polyurethane res idues or other chemical substances and the material being sanded becomes hot after it has been worked on for a long time. – If the power tool is dropped or falls, check for damage to the machine and sanding pad. Remove the sanding pad for closer inspection. Have the damaged parts re paired before use. Broken sanding pads English 14and damaged machines can cause injuries and machine instability. – An electrostatic charge may build up when using the long-life dust bag. If possible, always use the power tool with an anti- static suction hose (AS). A slight electric shock may cause you to panic briefly and become distracted, which may result in an accident. – Clean using materials soaked in oils, e.g. abrasive pad or polishing felt with water, and spread them out to dry. Materials soaked in oil may ignite spontaneously.

2.3 Mixed dust containing metal and

sanding of damp surfaces With mixed dust containing metal (such as dust resulting from paint sanding in the auto motive field) and when sanding damp surfaces, the following measures must be observed for reasons of safety: – Install an upstream residual-current circuit breaker (RCD, PRCD). – Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex tractor. – Regularly vacuum the motor housing of the machine to remove dust deposits. – Wear protective goggles.

The levels determined in accordance with EN 60475 are typically: Sound pressure level L

= 73 dB(A) Sound power level L

= 84 dB(A) Uncertainty K = 3 dB CAUTION Noise generated when working Risk of damage to hearing ► Always use ear protection. Vibration emission level a

(vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 60475: Vibration emission value (3-ax is)

The specified emission levels (vibration, noise) – are used to compare machines. – They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise load during operation. – They represent the primary applications of the power tool. CAUTION The emission values may deviate from the specified values. This is dependent on how the tool is used and the type of workpiece being machined. ► Assess the actual load during the entire operating cycle. ► Depending on the actual load, suitable pro tective measures must be defined in order to protect the operator. 3 Intended use The sanders are designed for sanding wood, plastic, composites, paint/varnish, filler and similar materials. They must not be used on metals or materials that contain asbestos. With mixed dust containing metal (such as dust resulting from paint sanding in the automotive industry) and when sanding damp surfaces, special safety warnings must be observed (see

To guarantee electrical safety, the sanders must not be damp or operated in a damp envi ronment. The sanders must only be used for dry sanding. The user is liable for improper or non-in tended use. 4 Technical data Eccentric sanders ETS 125 REQ Performance 250 W Speed (idle) 6000 - 12000 rpm Max. speed [2] 16000 rpm Sanding stroke 2.0 mm Sanding pad Ø 125 mm Weight (without mains ca ble, with sanding pad)

[2] Max. speed in the event of faulty electronics. English 155 Parts of the device [1-1] On/off switch [1-2] Plug-it connection [1-3] Speed control [1-4] Extractor connector [1-5] Rubber sleeve [1-6] Backing pad [1-7] Edge protector (Protector) [1-8] Long-life dust bag [1-9] Dust bag adapter [1-10] Handle (insulated gripping surfaces) The specified illustrations appear at the begin ning of the Operating Instructions. 6 Operation WARNING Unauthorised voltage or frequency. Risk of accidents ► The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond to the specifications on the name plate. ► In North America, only Festool machines with the voltage specifications 120 V / 60 Hz may be used. CAUTION Heating of the plug it connection if bayonet fitting is not completely locked Risk of burns ► Before switching on the power tool, make sure that the bayonet fitting at the mains cable is closed fully and locked. Connecting and detaching the mains power ca ble - see figure [2]. The switch [1-1] serves as an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 = OFF). If there is a power failure or the mains plug is removed, move the on/off switch immediately to the Off position. This pre vents uncontrolled restarting. 7 Settings WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine.

Smooth start-up The electronically controlled smooth start-up ensures that the machine starts up jolt-free. Constant speed The preselected motor speed is kept constant through electronic control. This means that, if the machine is used as intended (reasonable contact pressure), a constant sanding speed is achieved. Setting the speed The speed can be adjusted between 6000 and 12000 rpm using the adjusting wheel [1-3]. This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to suit the material you are working on (see

7.2 Replacing the sanding pad [3]

An optimal work result can only be ach ieved using original accessories and con sumables. The use of non-original accessories or consumables invalidates the right to claim under warranty. Warning! Do not perform any structural changes in the open interior space of the machine when the sanding pad is dismantled. Undo the four screws. Remove the sanding pad by pulling it down wards. Attach the new sanding pad. Use four screws to tighten it by hand (2.5 Nm). Hardness of the sanding pad Adapted to the surface being processed, the machine can be equipped with sanding pads of different hardnesses. Soft: Universal for coarse and fine sanding, for flat and convex surfaces. Extra-soft: Fine sanding of moulded parts, arches, radii. Do not use on edges. English

167.3 Attaching sanding accessories using

StickFix [3A] The required StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sanding vlies can be attached quickly and sim ply to the StickFix backing pad. ► Affix the self-adhesive sanding accesso ry [3-1] to the backing pad [3-2]. In the case of a weakening adhesive ef fect of the StickFix surface, the backing pad accessories, in particular those which are not yet touching the workpiece, may come loose from the backing pad and cause injuries. Replace the backing pad.

WARNING Dust hazard ► Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work with a dust extractor. ► Always read applicable national regula tions before extracting hazardous dust. Integral dust extractor with long-life dust bag As standard, the sanders are equipped with an integral dust extractor. The sanding dust is ex tracted through extraction openings in the sanding pad and is collected in the dust bag. Installing the dust bag [4] Slide the dust bag adapter onto the extractor connection piece. Slide the dust bag onto the adapter until it clicks into place. If the suction power is decreasing, empty the dust bag. Press the dust bag onto the actuating ele ments. Remove the dust bag by moving it towards the rear. Open the flap on the dust bag. Empty the dust bag and dispose of the waste. Dust extraction with Festool's mobile dust ex tractor To prevent having to frequently empty the dust bag when carrying out sanding work for a long period of time, you can connect Festool's mo bile dust extractor (with an extraction hose di ameter of 27 mm) to the extractor connection piece [1-4]. Recommendation: Use an antistatic suction hose. This helps reduce the electric charge.

7.5 Edge protector (Protector) [5]

The edge protector [1-7] 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 power tool, or pow er tool damage. 8 Working with the electric power tool WARNING Risk of injury ► Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being machined. Observe the following information: – Do not overload the machine by pressing with excessive force! The best sanding re sults are achieved with moderate applica tion pressure. The sanding performance and quality are mainly dependent on the selection of the correct abrasive. – Hold the machine with one hand by the handle [1-10] to ensure safe guidance. For sanding, we recommend the following set tings for the adjusting wheel [1-3]: Sanding work Adjusting wheel setting – Sanding with max. abrasion – Sanding off old paint – Sanding of wood and veneered sur face prior to paintwork – Intermediate sanding of paintwork on surfaces 5–6 – Sanding thinly applied undercoat – Sanding wood with sanding cloth – Edge breaking on wooden parts – Smoothing primed wooden surfa ces 4–5 English 17Sanding work Adjusting wheel setting – Sanding solid wood and veneered edges – Sanding rebate of windows and doors – Intermediate sanding of paintwork at edges – Light sanding of natural wood win dows using sanding cloth – Smoothing wooden surfaces using sanding cloth before staining – Rubbing stained surfaces with a sanding cloth – Rubbing or removing excess lime stone residue using sanding cloth 3–4 – Intermediate sanding of paintwork on stained surfaces – Cleaning natural wood window re bate using sanding cloth 2–3 – Sanding stained edges – Sanding thermoplastics 1–2 9 Service and maintenance WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always pull the mains plug from the socket before performing any servicing and main tenance work. ► All maintenance and repair work which re quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an author ised service workshop. Customer service and repairs must only be carried out by the manufac turer or service workshops. Find the nearest address at: www.festool.co.uk/service Always use original Festool spare parts. Order no. at: www.festool.co.uk/service EKAT

The tool is equipped with special self-discon necting carbon brushes. If they wear out, the power supply is disconnected automatically and the tool stops. To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and free of blockages. In the event of a slowdown in performance or increased vibrations, vacuum and clean cooling air openings.

9.1 Cleaning the extraction channels

We recommend cleaning the extraction chan nels in the machine roughly once a week (par ticularly if sanding synthetic resin, in the case of wet sanding and if sanding plaster) using a small flat brush or a cloth.

9.2 Maintaining the backing pad and

backing pad brake The rubber sleeve [1-5] brushes against the backing pad [1-6] and prevents uncontrolled turning of the backing pad. The backing pad brake is almost wear-free thanks to the pins used. The backing pad itself can become worn, however. In the case of a decreasing braking effect, first check the backing pad for wear and replace it if necessary. Replace the damaged rubber sleeve. 10 Accessories Only use original Festool sanding and polishing pads. Low-quality sanding and polishing pads may cause serious machine imbalance that de creases the quality of the working results and increases machine wear. You can find the PO numbers for accessories and tools under www.festool.co.uk. 11 Environment Do not dispose of the device in the household waste! Recycle devices, ac cessories and packaging. Observe appli cable national regulations. In accordance with the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly recycling. Information on collection points for proper dis posal can be found at www.festool.co.uk/ recycling. Information on REACH: www.festool.co.uk/ reach 12 General information