Festool EHL 65 E - Manual (Page 9)

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Smooth start-up
The smooth start-up ensures the router starts
up jolt-free.
Constant speed
The pre-selected speed remains constant whether
the machine is in operation or in neutral position.
Temperature control
To prevent overheating, the safety electronics
switches the machine off when it reaches a critical
motor temperature. Let the machine cool down
for approx. 3-5 minutes before using it again. The
machine requires less time to cool down if it is
running, i.e. in neutral position.
5 Chip thickness adjustment
The planing depth can be adjusted by turning the
rotary knob (2.1) (turn to the right = larger planing
depth, turn to the left = smaller planing depth).
The planing depth which has been set can be read
at the mark (2.3) for the rotary knob scale (2.2).
Adjustment by one scale mark corresponds to a
change in planing depth of 0.1 mm.
The max. planing depth is 4 mm. So as no to
overload the machine, we recommend that a
maximum planing depth of 2.5 mm be set with a
plane width > 40 mm.
6 Changing cutters
Use only cutters which are sharp and
undamaged. Blunt cutters increase the
danger of kick-back and reduce the plan-
ing quality obtained.
- Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before changing the cutter.
- Loosen the locking screw (2.9) by approx. 2
revolutions with the Allan key (2.6) and remove
the cutter from the cutter shaft.
- Clean the cutter slot before inserting the new
cutter to ensure a correct fi t.
- Then insert the new cutter (488 503) into the
groove with the printed side facing the rear
planer platen (2.8).
- Before tightening the locking screws (2.9) align
the cutter with a ruler so that its front edge
(1.13) is fl ush with the sides of the front (1.12)
and rear (1.14) planer platens. Then tighten fi rst
the central locking screw, followed by the two
outer screws.
7 Dust extraction
The standard equipment for the planer
includes devices to enable the planer to
be used with both the chip collecting bag
(1.1) (accessories) (488 566) or a suction
hose (1.2) (accessories) connected to a
dust extractor.
The connector for dust extraction can be fi tted
on either side of the tool. To change sides, press
the toggle lever (1.11) down fi rmly. This releases
the lug on the outer edge of the casing and the
adapter (1.4) can be pushed through the casing
(Fig. 3). The adapter (1.4) can now be inserted
into the casing opening (4.1) lug fi rst up the stop
in the casing.
Either the chip collecting bag (1.1) or an angle
piece (1.3) for a suction hose adapter (1.2) can be
fi tted to the adapter (1.4). The chips can be de-
fl ected in any direction by turning the angle piece.
A suction hose Ø 27 mm adapter is inserted into
the angle piece (1.3). A suction hose Ø 36 mm
adapter is fi tted over the angle piece (1.3).
8 Putting the planer down
When working with electric planers you must
remember that the planer shaft continues to run
for a few seconds after the tool is switched off.
The EHL 65 E has a support foot (2.7) at the end
of the platen so that it can be placed safely on a
work surface. If the electric tool is taken up, the
support foot automatically protrudes beyond the
planer platen to ensure that the planer shaft is
always raised above fl at work surfaces when the
planer is put down.
Pay attention to the following when put-
ting the EHL 65 E down:
- check that the support foot is present and fully
operational,
- wait until the planer shaft comes to a standstill
before putting the tool down.
If the support foot should be found obstructive
during special planing work it can be swung back
out of the way and locked in position.
9 Fitting the guides
9.1 Rebating depth guide (488 543)
The rebating depth guide (1.8) is mounted in the
threaded hole (1.10) on the front right of the ma-
chine.
The stop can be infi nitely adjusted to between
0 and 23 mm in accordance with the scale. The