Festool RO 150 FEQ - Manual (Page 5)

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Edge protector
5.1
The edge protector (5.1) prevents the sanding
pad from touching the edge perpendicular to a
surface (e.g. when sanding along a wall), thereby
preventing the machine from rebounding.
Assembly: Slide the edge protector onto the ma-
chine until it latches into place.
Sanding motion
6.1
You can use the switch (6.1) to set two different
sanding motions.
The change from eccentric motion
(fi ne sanding) to Rotex rotary motion (coarse
sanding) can only be made when the sanding
pad is stationary, as the switch is locked in place
during operation for reasons of safety.
Rotex rotary motion (coarse sanding, pol-
ishing)
The Rotex rotary motion is a combination of
rotary and eccentric motions. This motion
is recommended for sanding with aggres-
sive material removal (coarse sanding) and
polishing.
Slide the switch (6.1) into the right position.
Eccentric motion (fi ne sanding)
This motion is recommended for sanding
with low material removal for a scratch-free
fi nish (fi ne sanding).
Press the switch (6.1) downwards and push it into
the left-hand position.
Choice and installa-
tion of sanding pads
The tool can be fi tted with three sanding pads of
different hardnesses depending on the surface to
be sanded.
Hard: Coarse sanding on surfaces, sanding at
edges.
Soft: Universal use for coarse and fi ne sanding
for fl at and curved surfaces.
Super-soft: Fine sanding on formed parts,
curves, radii. Do not use on edges!
Installation
7.1
7.3
7.2
7.4
The FastFix system enables tool-free replacement
of the sanding pad (7.4):
- Set the switch (7.1) to the right, to the Rotex
rotary motion
- Press spindle stop (7.2),
- Turn the fi tted sanding pad from the spindle
(right-handed thread)
- Keep the spindle stop pressed and screw on the
new sanding pad (in doing so, make sure that
the rubber collar (7.3) is correctly fi tted!).
- Let go of the spindle stop.
Actuate the spindle stop only when the
drive spindle is stationary. Do not switch on the
motor when the spindle stop is pressed in.
Attaching the abrasive
Stickfi x is a hook-and-loop fastening sys-
tem. Stickfi x sanding pads allow the use
of self-adhesive hook-and-loop abrasives
such as Stickfi x sandpapers and sanding
cloths.
Simply press the abrasive onto the sanding pad
and pull it off again after use.
Use only abrasives with an undam-
aged Stickfi x hook-and-loop coating. Before use,
check that the coating has not been damaged by
improper use (such as over heating).
Securing polishing attachments
To prevent damage, use PoliStick polishing attach-
ments (sponges, felt, lambswool bonnets) only
with the special polishing pad fi tted on the tool
instead of a sanding pad. Like StickFix abrasives,
the PoliStick polishing attachments are simply
pressed onto the polishing pad and pulled off
after use.