Festool EHL65 EQ - Manual (Page 12)

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EHL 65 EQ GB
The marking [1-3] on the scale [1-5] around the ro-
tary knob indicates the planing depth setting.
L The space between two lines on the scale rep-
resents a change in the planing depth of approx.
0.1 mm .
Recommendation: do not set a planing thickness
greater than 2.5 mm for planing widths over 40
mm.
7.3 Changing spiral blades [3]
X Remove the Allen key.
X Loosen three clamping screws on the planer
shaft.
X Remove the spiral blade.
X Clean the blade retaining groove.
X Insert spiral blade HW65 (488 503) with the la-
belled side facing the rear planer foot.
X Align the spiral blade using a ruler so that the
face end is flush with the lateral edges of the
front and rear planer foot.
X Tighten the clamping screws (starting with the
central clamping screw).
7.4 Dust extraction
Dust extraction possible with:
– Chip collection bag [4-1] (accessory) on the ex-
tractor connector [4-4]
– Mobile dust extractor with a suction hose [4-2] Ø
27 or Ø 36 (accessory) on the angle adapter [4-3]
The dust extractor can be connected to both sides
of the machine:
X Push down the [4-5] button firmly.
X Pull out the connecting adapter from the oppo-
site side [4A].
X Insert the end of the adapter with the button into
the other side of the housing opening up to the
stop[4B]
Ejected chips can be deflected in any direction by
adjusting the angle adapter [4-3].
8 Working with the machine
X Set the desired planing thickness (see chapter
7.2).
X Place the front foot of the planer on the work-
piece without touching the workpiece with the
planer head.
X Switch on the planer.
X Guide the planer across the workpiece with the
planer foot laid flat.
X Apply force to the front planer foot when
starting to plane.
X Apply force to the rear planer foot for the re-
mainder of the planing process.
8.1 Setting down the planer
increase planing
depth decrease planing
depth
WARNING
Worn spiral blades pose a risk of kickback and
could result in poor quality planing work
X Always use sharp, undamaged spiral blades.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
X Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Dust hazard
X Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.
X Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
WARNING
Risk of injury, damage to the spiral blade
X The surface must be free of metal objects prior
to planing!
Wear a dust mask.
WARNING
Risk of injury
X Do not use unless the support foot [1-10] is fully
functional.
X The planer shaft continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the machine is switched off. Wait
until the planer shaft stops.