Festool OF 1400 EQ Instruction Manual - Maintenance
Instruction Manual
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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 person can lead to improper
connection of electrical wires or other components, which
can result in injury.
To prevent injury or electrocution, always unplug the tool
from the power supply outlet before performing any
maintenance or repair work on the tool!
Do not use compressed air to clean the motor housing of the
tool, as you could inject foreign objects into the motor
through the ventilation openings. Compressed air may be
used on other components, but personal safety protection
should be employed (hearing, vision, and respiratory).
Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastic
parts. Some of these include, but are not limited too:
Gasoline, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Carbonyl
Chloride, cleaning solutions containing Chlorine, Ammonia,
and household cleaners containing Ammonia.
To ensure proper cooling of the tool and motor, the cooling
vents in the motor housing must always be kept clear and
clean.
Keep the Tool Clean
Dust and debris from some materials can be extremely
abrasive and cause components within the router to wear
prematurely. It is important to keep moving parts cleared of
abrasive dusts.
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As a general rule, keep the tool clean of all dust and
debris. Even soft-wood dust can be abrasive over time.
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Examine all moving parts for dust and debris.
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Keep the plunge posts clean so dust does not get
embedded into the bearing surfaces.
Keep the Router Bits Sharp
Using a dull router bit can be extremely dangerous and
cause poor cut quality.
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Never attempt to sharpen a router bit manually. Special
equipment is necessary to properly sharpen any rotating-
type cutter. An improperly sharpened router bit can injure
the operator, destroy the tool, and damage the workpiece.
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Your router bits should be sharpened regularly, and only
by a qualified sharpening service.
Adjust and Inspect the Tool
To ensure the tool is in proper working order, periodically
inspect the operation of the tool and ensure it is properly
adjusted.
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Observe the function of the router during normal
operation.
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Unusual sounds are indicative of pending problems.
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A reduction in the cut quality indicates the router bit is
dull or the router is not functioning properly.
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A reduction in cutting power or speed may indicate a dull
cutter or a motor problem.