RTS 400 REQPlus - Sander FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RTS 400 REQPlus FESTOOL

We as the manufacturer declare under our sole following UK Regulations and are manufactured in accordance with the following designated standards:

[dB(A)] K [dB] DTS400REQ 75 83 3 RTS400REQ 76 84 3 Deutsch

2.1 General power tool safety warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, 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. Machine-specific safety notices – 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. – 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. – 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 and 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. – Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.

Sound pressure level L

and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN62841:

[dB(A)] K [dB] DTS400REQ 75 83 3 RTS400REQ 76 84 3 English

CAUTION Noise emissions created while working with the power tool may damage your hearing. ► Always use ear protection. Vibration emission level a

(vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN62841:

The specified emission levels (vibration, noise) – are used to compare machines. – They are also used for making prelimina ry 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 as directed. Metals and ma terials that contain asbestos must not be pro cessed. To guarantee electrical safety, the machine must not be damp or operated in a damp envi ronment. The machine must only be used for dry sanding. The user is liable for improper or non-in tended use. 4 Technical data Orbital sander DTS 400REQ RTS 400REQ Power 250 W 250 W No-load speed 6000 - 12000 rpm 6000 - 12000 rpm Max. speed [2] 16000 rpm 16000 rpm Sanding stroke 2.0 mm 2.0 mm Sanding pad 100 x 150 mm 80 x 130 mm Weight (without mains cable, with sanding pad) 1.2 kg 1.2 kg 5 Machine features [1-1] On/Off switch [1-2] plug it-Anschluss [1-3] Speed control [1-4] Extractor connector [1-5] Sanding pad [1-6] Protector [1-7] Long-life dust bag [2] Max. speed in the event of faulty electronics. English 15[1-8] Dust bag adapter [1-9] Handle (insulated gripping surface) The specified illustrations appear at the begin ning of the Operating Instructions. 6 Commissioning

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 120V/ 60Hz may be used.

CAUTION Heating of the plugit connection if the bayo net 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 Fig.[2]. The switch[1-1] is an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 = OFF). 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. 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 function ensures that the power tool starts up smoothly. 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 12000rpm using the adjusting wheel[1-3]. This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to suit the material you are working on (see Section).

7.2 Changing 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. If the StickFix coating on the sanding pad has worn out, the entire sanding pad can be re placed: 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 (2.5Nm).

7.3 Attaching sanding accessories using

StickFix[3a] The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sanding cloth can be attached quickly and sim ply to the StickFix sanding pad. ► Affix the self-adhesive sanding accessory to the sanding 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 extracted 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. English 16If 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[5]

The edge protector[1-6] stops the outer edge of the sanding pad from coming into contact with a surface (e.g. when sanding along a wall or a window), preventing power tool kickback or power tool damage. 8 Working with the machine

WARNING Risk of injury ► Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being machined. Observe the following instructions: – Do not overload the machine by pressing with excessive force! The best sanding re sults are achieved with moderate applica tion pressure. The sanding capacity and quality are mainly dependent on the selec tion of the correct abrasive. – Work in corners and on edges tends to sub ject the tip to increased stress and results in increased heat development. In such ca ses, work with reduced contact pressure. – Hold the machine with one hand on the handle[1-9]. 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 – 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 requires 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 manufacturer or service workshops. You must only use original Festool spare parts. Further information: www.festool.co.uk/service English 17The 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. 10 Accessories Use only original Festool sanding pads. Low- quality sanding pads may cause serious ma chine imbalance that decreases 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 electrical devices must be collected separately and hand ed in for environmentally friendly recycling. Information on the collection points can be viewed at www.festool.com/environment. Information on critical materials: www.festool.co.uk/reach 12 General information Imported into the UK by FestoolUKLtd 1AngloSaxonWay BuryStEdmunds IP309XH GreatBritain

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