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Festool OF 1400 EQ Instruction Manual
Summary of OF 1400 EQ
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Of 1400 eq plunge router instruction manual important: read and understand all instructions before using this tool..
Page 2: Warranty
2 of 1400 eq router warranty conditions of 1+2 warranty you are entitled to a free extended warranty (1 year + 2 years = 3 years) for your festool power tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping costs during the first year of the warranty. During the second and third year of the warranty t...
Page 3: Contents
Instruction manual 3 contents warranty ..............................................................................2 conditions of 1+2 warranty .........................................2 festool limited warranty .............................................2 liability statement ......................
Page 4: General Safety Rules
4 of 1400 eq router general safety rules warning: read and understand all instructions listed below. Failure to heed instructions may result in personal injury, electrocution, or fire hazard. Save these instructions work area safety ► keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dar...
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Service ► tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. ► when servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructi...
Page 6: Tool Description
Tool description this section provides a quick overview of the components and features of the of 1400 eq router. Additional information about these components and features will be discussed later in the manual. 6 of 1400 eq router figure 1 a. Trigger (on/off switch). Used to turn the router on and o...
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Power controls to operate the router: 1. Set the motor speed by turning the variable speed control knob to the desired speed according to the router speed settings table on page 13. 2. Start the router by pulling up on the power switch. 3. If desired, lock the power switch in the on position by hold...
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Changing router bits the of1400 eq has the unique feature of a ratcheting spindle lock. Because the spindle lock is ratcheted, you don't need to remove the wrench to make multiple turns of the collet nut; simply move the wrench back and forth. The router also has a very deep spindle bore (2¼ inches)...
Page 9: Dust Collection
Dust collection instruction manual 9 dust extraction hood the dust extraction hood can be installed on the top of the router base and connected to a vacuum for dust collection. To install the dust extraction hood, insert the mounting tabs into the router base, and turn the retaining latch to the loc...
Page 10: Setting The Plunge Depth
Setting the plunge depth 10 of 1400 eq router using basic plunge features the basic plunge features are used for the majority of operations including both fixed depth routing and plunge routing. 1. Unplug the router for safety. 2. Loosen the depth stop clamping lever so the depth stop is free to mov...
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Using the depth stop turret the depth stop turret allows you to easily change between different depths without changing the depth stop settings. ► the turret posts can be calibrated for repeatable depth settings from a basepoint depth, such as making dado cuts. ► one of the most common tasks for the...
Page 12: Basic Routing
Using the turret for precision depths this procedure is very helpful when you have day-to-day plunging operations that use the same depth relative to a basepoint. You can quickly reset the depth even after changing the router bit. Before using this procedure, make sure you perform the “calibrating t...
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Plunge routing plunge routing is any operation where the router is lowered down into the cutting area after the router has been started. Most often this involves router bits that do not have a guide bearing, but can also be used for interior cutting (such as the circular cut shown on page 12). Instr...
Page 14: Advanced Routing Techniques
Advanced routing techniques starting a cut near a corner when routing a profile on the edge of a board, it can be difficult starting the cut at the corner without having the router lurch backward and cut into the adjoining side of the board (going past the corner). To avoid having the router catch u...
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Multi-pass cuts nearly all routing operations can be improved by making multiple passes. In some cases the routing operation would remove too mach material to be completed safely in a single pass. In other cases, the finished cut is improved by making a shallow, clean-up pass. Depending on the type ...
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Pre-cutting dovetails and keyways dovetail and keyway cutters are inherently weak because the upper shank of the bit is smaller than the cutting edges. If the stress on the bit is too great, the cutting tip can break. To reduce the stress on the cutter, it is common practice to plough out the majori...
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Climb-cutting with small diameter bits disclaimer: even though festool does not condone the practice of climb-cutting with a router, the topic is known to exist in books and other written publications on router techniques. This topic is presented for information only, and is intended to warn the use...
Page 18: Accessories
Accessories guide rail attachment the guide rail attachment is used to connect the router to a festool guide rail system for making straight cuts. Assembling the guide rail attachment 18 of 1400 eq router 1. Before assembling the attachment, adjust the guide rail gibs on both guide blocks. A. Place ...
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6. Install and adjust the leveling outrigger to the back of the router. A. Adjust the height of the outrigger so the router is level when sitting on the edge of the guide rail. B. Tighten the clamping thumbscrew. ► the router bit radius gauge is used to indicate the location of the edge of the route...
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Alternative method for using the guide rail attachment this procedure can be used for greater stability of the guide rail attachment, but does not permit the use of the micro-adjustment feature. This is helpful when using router bits prone to deflecting the position of the router, or when making pre...
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Edge guide the edge guide is used for guiding the router relative to the edge of a workpiece. This can be used for interior plunge routing (such as fluted columns) or for edge forming. While the operations are similar, there are additional setups necessary for edge form routing. Edge forming setup w...
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Template guides template guides (also known as copy rings) are used to control the position of the router relative to an external pattern or template. This permits you to follow an external pattern even if the router bit does not have a guide bearing. The of 1400 eq router package may include either...
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Systainer (system container) every festool product is shipped in its own unique system container, called a "systainer". This provides protection and storage for the tool and accessories. All systainers are stackable and can be interlocked together, including stacking and locking atop festool dust ex...
Page 24: Troubleshooting
24 of 1400 eq router troubleshooting symptom possible causes motor does not start ► check that the cord is properly plugged into the router and into an outlet. ► make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet. ► if used with a festool dust extractor, make sure the se...
Page 25: Maintenance
Instruction manual 25 maintenance routine maintenance any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor housing should be carried out only by an authorized customer service center (whose name is supplied by your dealer)! Maintenance or repair work carried out by an unauthorized perso...
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Changing the motor brushes the motor brushes wear out over time and need to be replaced by an authorized service center. Festool does not condone brush replacement by the end-user. Completion of this procedure by an unauthorized service center will void the tool's warranty. Removal procedure caution...
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Replacement procedure 1. Hold the carbon brush inside the brush body, and insert the brush into the mounting slot (as shown below). 2. Fully seat the brush into the slot. 3. Replace the two brush mounting screws. 4. Replace the two wire connectors to the terminals on the brushes. 5. Press the electr...