Festool DX 93 E - Manual (Page 10)

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Push the switch (1.3) forwards to start the ma-
chine. A slight pressure on the rear of the switch
is enough to switch the machine off.
When cold the machine may take a few minutes
to reach maximum speed. This is due to its con-
struction and is not serious.
6 Electronics
When processing different surfaces it is helpful to
adjust the sanding speed to the respective material.
The fi gures on the speed regulator (1.1) roughly
correspond with the following idling speeds:
1 10 000 strokes/min 4 15 400 strokes/min
2 11 800 strokes/min 5 17 200 strokes/min
3 13 600 strokes/min 6 19 000 strokes/min
7 Dust extraction
In order to draw off the dust produced during
sanding the hose (Ø 27 mm) of a Festool dust
extractor is attached to the suction adapter (1.2)
at the end of the motor casing. The sanding dust
is then drawn off directly through the extractor
channel in the sanding pad.
When working with wood or if materials are used
which may produce harmful dusts the electrical
tool should be connected to a suitable extractor.
8 Sanding pad
The sanding pad is made of MPE foam (micro-
cellular polyurethane elastomer) and has bev-
elled edges (2.3). It has a velour fabric on its top
surface and a Stickfi x covering on its underside.
The velour side of the sanding pad is pressed
against the Stickfi x covering of the sanding base
(2.4). The tools’s sanding base has three centring
protuberances (2.1) at its corners enabling easy
adjustment.
Please note:
The device has been specially developed for work
in corners and on edges. Experience has shown
that this leads to a more pointfocal load on the
tip of the sanding base. The heat generated is
naturally higher than when working on the whole
surface since the same pressure is applied to a
smaller surface. Do not apply as much pressure
since otherwise the Stickfi x covering of the sand-
ing pad and the abrasive quickly become dam-
aged. If the Stickfi x covering on the front tip of the
sanding pad should become worn simply remove
the sanding pad, rotate around 120° and replace.
If the Stickfi x covering of the sanding base should
become worn the complete base (Order No.
487 406) can be replaced. Simply loosen the two
screws (2.2 and 2.5).
9 Abrasive
Festool can offer perforated Stickfi x abrasives
in grain sizes from P 40 to P 400 for an effective
dust extraction. Order numbers can be found in
the corresponding brochures.
The Stickfi x abrasives are simply pressed onto
the Stickfi x sanding pad and pulled off after use.
If the front tip of the abrasive has become worn
it can be removed from the sanding pad, rotated
around 120° and replaced.
10 Maintenance and care
Always remove the power supply plug
from the socket before carrying out any
work on the machine.
All maintenance and repair work which
requires the motor casing to be opened
may only be carried out by an authorised
service centre.
Customer service and repair. Only
through manufacturer or service work-
shops: Please fi nd the nearest address
at: www.festool.com/Service
EKAT
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2 3 5
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Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festool.com/Service
The vent openings on the motor casing must
always be kept clean and free to ensure a good
circulation of air.
The device is fi tted with self-disconnecting spe-
cial brushes. If these become worn the power is
automatically interrupted and the device comes
to a standstill.
11 Accessories, tools
For your own safety, use only original
Festool accessories and spare parts.
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under
„www.festool.com“.
12 Environment
Do not throw the power tool in your household
waste! Dispose of the machine, accessories and
packaging at an environmentally-responsible
recycling centre! Observe the valid national regu-
lations.
EU only: European Directive 2002/96/EC stipulate
that used electric power tools must be collected
separately and disposed of at an environmentally
responsible recycling centre.
Information on REACh:
www.festool.com/reach