ETS EC 1505 EQ - Sander FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ETS EC 1505 EQ FESTOOL

EU Declaration of Conformity. We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the fol- lowing directives including their amendments and complies with the following standards:

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 Machine-related safety instructions

– Harmful/toxic dusts can be produced dur ing your work (e.g. lead-containing paint, some types of wood and metal). Aontact with these dusts, especially inhaling them, can represent a hazard for operating per sonnel 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 protec tive mask. Always wear protective goggles to protect against sanding hazards. – Use a residual current protective device when metal grinding, as well as when the operation of the power tool in a wet envi ronment cannot be avoided. In the event of an electric shock, the protective switch protects you against life-threatening cur rent through the body. – Clean work equipment soaked in oils, for example sanding pad or polishing felt, with water and allow to dry. Work equip ment soaked in oil may combust spontane ously. – Attention: Risk of fire! Avoid overheating the grinding material and the sander. Al ways empty the dust container before tak ing a break. Swarf in the dust bag, microfil ter, paper bag (or in the filter bag or filter of the mobile dust extractor) may sponta neously combust in unfavourable condi tions such as flying sparks when sanding metals. Particular danger exists if the English 13swarf is mixed with paint, polyurethane residue or other chemical materials and the grinding material is hot after long peri ods of work. – Always use original Festool sanding pads. Foreign pads are not suitable for the speed of the sander and may break. – 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.

2.3 Mixed dust containing metal and

sanding 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 a residual-current circuit breaker (GFCI, PRCD) upstream. – Connect the machine to a suitable dust ex tractor. – Regularly blow out the motor housing of the machine to remove dust deposits. Wear protective goggles.

The levels determined in accordance with EN 62841 are typically: Sound pressure level L

= 80 dB(A) Uncertainty K = 3 dB CAUTION Noise generated when working Risk of damage to hearing ► Use ear protection. Vibration emission level a

(vector sum for three directions) and uncertainty K measured in accordance with EN 62841: Vibration emission value (three-axle)

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. ► The actual load during the entire operating cycle must be evaluated. ► 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, composite, paint/varnish, filler and sim ilar materials as directed. With mixed dust con taining metal (such as dust resulting from paint sanding in the automotive industry) and when sanding damp surfaces, special safety instruc tions must be followed. The sanders are not in tended to be suitable for grinding bare metal. Material containing asbestos cannot be pro cessed. The user is liable for improper or non-in tended use. 4 Technical data ETS EC eccentric sander 150/3 EQ 150/3 EQA 150/5 EQ 150/5 EQA Power 400 W 400 W No-load speed 6000–10,000 rpm 6000–10,000 rpm Sanding stroke 3.0 mm 5.0 mm English 14ETS EC eccentric sander 150/3 EQ 150/3 EQA 150/5 EQ 150/5 EQA Sanding pad D 150 mm D 150 mm Electronic extraction detection - x - x

1.2 kg 1.2 kgWeight as per EPTA procedure 01:2014

5 Geräteelemente [1-1] ON/OFF button [1-2] Speed control [1-3] Sanding pad [1-4] Plug-it connection [1-5] Extractor connector [1-6] LED for extractor signal * [1-7] Insulated gripping surfaces (grey sha ded area)

• Only for power tools with electronic extractor signal (see technical data). 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 disconnecting the mains power cable - see fig. [2].

6.1 Switching on/off [1-1]

Press the ON/OFF button[1-1] OFF Press the ON/OFF button[1-1] When the extractor signal is active, the power tool cannot be switched on without a connected extractor hose – see chapter . 7 Settings WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► Always disconnect the mains plug from the socket before performing any work on the machine.

The machine features full-wave electronics with the following properties: 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 ensures a uni form cutting speed even when under load. Speed reduction in the event of high vibrations If high vibrations and oscillations occur at the power tool, e.g. with the use of an interface pad, the speed is automatically reduced in order to protect the power tool and the user. Temperature cut-out To avoid the motor overheating, the power con sumption is limited at an excessive motor tem perature. If the temperature continues to rise, the power tool switches off. and can only be switched on again once the motor has cooled sufficiently.

7.2 Setting and adjusting the speed

The speed can be set [1-2] between 6000 and 10000 min

using the adjusting wheel. This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to suit the material (see chapter 8 ).

7.3 Extractor signal *

The electronic extractor signal detects whether an extractor hose is connected at the power tool. Upon activation, the power tool can only be switched on with a connected extractor hose. English 15* Only for power tools with electronic extractor signal (see technical data). Operating mode The operating mode is indicated via the LED [1-6]: Steady light: Extractor hose connected Flashing light: No ex tractor hose connected, power tool cannot be switched on. No light: Extractor sig nal is not active. Switching the extractor signal ON/OFF The extractor signal is supplied in a deactivated state. ► Switch on power tool by briefly pressing the ON/OFF button [1-1]. ► Switch off the power tool again and hold down the ON/OFF button [1-1]. Power tool beeps once. ► Turn speed control [1-2] to both end posi tions (Level 1 and 6). Power tool beeps three times for ON and twice for OFF. ► Release ON/OFF button [1-1]. Extractor signal is activated or deactivated.

7.4 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. Health risk: Fitting sanding pads of in correct size causes excessive vibration of the machine. Tuned to the surface being processed, the ma chine can be equipped with three sanding pads of different hardnesses. Hard: Coarse and fine sanding on surfaces. Sanding edges. 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.

7.5 Attaching sanding accessories using

StickFix [3b] 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.[1-3] In the case of a weakening adhesive ef fect of the StickFix surface, the sanding pad accessories, in particular those which are not yet touching the workpiece, may come loose from the sanding pad and cause injuries. Replace the sanding pad!

WARNING Health risk due to dust ► Always work with an extractor. ► Comply with national regulations. The power tool does not have its own extractor unit. At the extractor connector [1-5], a Festool mobile dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of 27 mm should be connected. Recommendation: Use an antistatic extractor hose. This helps reduce the electric charge. 8 Working with the machine WARNING Risk of injury ► Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move. Observe the following information: – Do not overload the machine by applying too much pressure. The best sanding re sults are achieved with moderate applica tion pressure. The sanding performance and quality depend mainly on selecting the correct abrasive. – Hold the machine with two hands – one on the motor housing and one on the gear head – to ensure safe guidance. For sanding, we recommend the following set tings for the adjusting wheel [1-2]: English 16Sanding work Adjusting wheel set ting – 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 surfaces 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 re quires the motor housing to be opened should always be carried out by an author ised service workshop. WARNING Incorrect testing may damage the machine and injure users ► Special information is required for testing the electrical safety. This is available from your country's Festool 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

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, blow and clean cooling air openings.

9.1 Cleaning the extraction channels

We recommend cleaning the extraction chan nels in the machine [4-1] roughly once a week (particularly if sanding synthetic resin, in the case of wet sanding and if sanding plaster) us ing a small flat brush or a cloth.

9.2 Cleaning the inside of the power tool

Regularly clean the inside of the power tool at the bottom of the fan, [4-3] otherwise the vibra tion values worsen as a result of the dust accu mulation.

9.3 Replace the sanding pad and sanding

pad brake The rubber sleeve [4-2] brushes off the sanding pad and prevents uncontrolled turning of the sanding pad. The sanding pad brake is almost wear-free thanks to the pins used. In the case of a decreasing braking effect, first check the sanding pad for wear and replace it if necessary. Replace the damaged sanding pad brake/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. The PO numbers of the accessories and filters can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet at "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. English 17EU only: In accordance with the European Di rective on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly re cycling. Information on REACH: www.festool.com/reach 12 General information