ETSC 125 3 0 IPlus - Sander FESTOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ETSC 125 3 0 IPlus FESTOOL

EU Declaration of Conformity. We declare under sole responsibility that this product complies with all the rele- vant requirments in the following EU Directives, and follo- wing standards and normative documents were applied:

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. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Follow the operating manual for the charger and the battery pack. 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. English 16– 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 use the mains adapter with this de vice. – Only use the mains adapter together with an original Festool plug-it cable. – Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be supplied via residual current device with a rated residual current of 30mA or less. – Do not use power supply units to operate cordless power tools. Only use the inten ded battery packs. Do not use third-party chargers to charge the battery packs. The use of accessories not expressly authorised by the manufacturer can result in electric shocks and/or serious accidents.

2.2 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 EN60745 are typically: Sound pressure level L

=68dB(A) Sound power level L

=79dB(A) Uncertainty K=3dB

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 EN60745: Vibration emission level (three- axle)

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. 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 section2.2). To guarantee electrical safety, the sanders must not be damp or operated in a damp en vironment. The sanders must only be used for dry sanding. This power tool is suitable for use with BPFestool battery packs of the same voltage class. English 174 Technical data Cordless random orbit sander ETSC 125Li Voltage 18 - 20 V No-load speed 6000 - 10000 rpm Sanding stroke 2.0 mm Sanding pad D 125 mm Weight (excl. battery pack, incl. sanding pad) 1 kg 5 Machine features [1-1] On/Off switch [1-2] Button for releasing the battery pack [1-3] Capacity display [1-4] Battery pack [1-5] Extractor connector [1-6] Speed control [1-7] Rubber sleeve [1-8] Sanding pad [1-9] Edge protector [1-10] Handle (insulated gripping surface) [1-11] Mains adapter with plug-it connec tion* [1-12] Plug-it cable* [1-13] Long-life dust bag

• not on all versions included in the scope of delivery The specified illustrations appear at the begin ning of the Operating Instructions. 6 Commissioning

6.1 Switching on/off

The switch[1-1] serves as an on/off switch (I = ON, 0 = OFF). When the battery pack is empty, or if there is a power failure or the mains plug is re moved, move the on/off switch immediate ly to the Off position. This prevents uncon trolled restarting. 7 Battery pack Before using the battery pack, check that the battery interface is clean. Any contamination of the battery interface may impair correct contact and lead to the contacts being damaged. A faulty contact may result in the machine over heating or being damaged. [2b] Remove the battery pack. [2a]

lick Insert the battery pack– until it clicks into place. Further information about the charger and battery pack with capacity indicator can be found in the corresponding operating manual.

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. The mains adapter (available as an accessory depending on the model) facilitates use of the cordless sanding technology with mains pow er, enabling you to switch between power sup ply sources. The mains adapter enables the mobile dust extractor's automatic electronic switch-on/shut-off function. For older mobile dust extractors, the au tomatic electronic switch-on/shut-off may only be activated under load and not yet under no-load speed due to low power consumption. ► Insert the mains adapter[3a] ► Connect the mains adapter and plug-it ca ble[3b] ► Remove the mains adapter[3c] ► Detach the mains adapter from the plug-it cable[3d]

CAUTION Heating of the plugit 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. English 188 Settings

WARNING Risk of injury ► Remove the battery pack from the power tool before performing any work on the power tool.

Smooth start-up The electronically controlled smooth start-up function ensures that the power tool starts up smoothly. Temperature cut-out To avoid the motor overheating, the power con sumption is limited at an excessive motor tem perature (e.g. if the pressure is too high while working). If the temperature continues to rise, the power tool switches off. It can only be switched on again once the motor has cooled sufficiently. 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 and adjusting the speed The speed can be set[1-6] between 6000 and 10000rpm using the adjusting wheel. For sanding, we recommend the following set tings for the adjusting wheel[1-6]: Sanding work Adjusting wheel setting – Sanding with max. abrasion – Sanding off old paint – Sanding of wood and veneered surface 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 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 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 of thermoplastics 1-2

8.2 Replacing the sanding pad[4a]

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 (2.5Nm). 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.

8.3 Attaching sanding accessories using

StickFix[4b] The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sanding cloth can be attached quickly and sim ply to the StickFix sanding pad. English 19► Affix the self-adhesive sanding accessory to the sanding pad. 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 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[5] Slide the dust bag onto the machine 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 working with the power tool for a long period of time, you can connect Festool’s mobile dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of27mm to the extractor connec tor[1-5]. The start-up mode switches the mo bile dust extractor on as soon as you switch the sander on. The start-up mode only works in conjunction with the mains adapter or by connecting with a Bluetooth

battery pack. If the power tool is used in cordless oper ation with a mobile dust extractor, the bat tery life decreases. Reducing the suction power minimises this effect. High suction power can impair control of the power tool. Reducing the suction pow er minimises this effect. Recommendation: Use an antistatic extractor hose. This helps reduce the electric charge.

8.5 Edge protector[6]

The edge protector[1-9] 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. Push the edge protector into the groove on the machine. Slot the two ends of the edge protector into place until they click. Loosen both ends of the edge protector. Remove the edge protector by pulling it for wards. 9 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. – Hold the machine with one hand on the handle[1-10]. – The pad foam becomes brittle due to age ing. Before working, check the pad foam for wear.

The machine shuts down and makes a sound: ► Switch off the machine. Battery pack is empty. ► Change the battery pack. English 20The machine shuts down and does not make a sound: Machine is overheated or has been overloaded. ► Switch off the machine for 30 seconds. ► Reduce the machine load. If the machine's final speed is then not reached, allow the machine to cool down. 10 Service and maintenance

WARNING Risk of injury, electric shock ► When carrying out servicing and mainte nance work, always remove the batteries or the mains adapter from the power tool first. ► 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 man ufacturer 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 any obstruction. In the event of a slowdown in performance or increased vibrations, blow and clean cooling air openings. ► Keep the contacts on the machine, charger and battery pack clean. For service, maintenance, disposal and transport of the battery pack, note en closed instructions of the battery pack!

10.1 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.

10.2 Maintaining the backing pad and

backing pad brake The rubber sleeve[1-7] brushes against the backing pad[1-8] 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. 11 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. 12 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 disposal can be found at www.festool.co.uk/ recycling. Information on REACH: www.festool.co.uk/ reach 13 General information

13.1 Information on data privacy

The power tool contains a chip which automat ically stores machine and operating data. The data saved cannot be traced back directly to an individual. The data can be read in a contactless manner using special devices and shall only be used by Festool for fault diagnosis, repair and warranty processing and for quality improvement or en hancement of the power tool. The data shall not be used in any other way without the express consent of the customer.