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Festool OF 2200 EB Supplemental User's Manual

Summary of OF 2200 EB

  • Page 1

    Of 2200 eb plunge router plunge router supplemental user’s manual warning to reduce the risk of serious injury, read and understand all safety precautions and instructions in this manual before using this tool..

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    2 of 2200 eb router limited warranty 30 day money back guarantee we are so confident that you will thoroughly enjoy our tools, that we offer a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied, your full purchase price will be refunded, excluding all freight charges. 1+2 limited warra...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents limited warranty .............................................2 30 day money back guarantee......................... 2 1+2 limited warranty ..................................... 2 conditions of 1+2 limited warranty .................. 2 repairs ..................................................

  • Page 4

    General power tool safety warnings warning! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Work area safety ► keep your work area clean and ...

  • Page 5: Tool Description

    Supplemental user’s manual 5 ► use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. In accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation....

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    Intended use the of 2200 eb router is designed exclusively for machining of wood, wood-like materials, and plastics. The router may also be used for machining aluminum and plasterboard when an appropriate router bit is installed. All applications beyond this are regarded as improper use. The tool sh...

  • Page 7

    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 below. 2. Start the router by pulling in on the power trigger. 3. If desired, lock the power trigger in the on position by holding...

  • Page 8

    Plunge components depth stop turret 8 of 2200 eb router the depth stop turret has four positions, each with a different height, or offset from the base position. The desired final routing depth is set for the base position, and the four offset positions allow for incremental depths to reach the fina...

  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic operation changing router bits the of 2200 eb 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 an extremely deep s...

  • Page 10

    Setting the plunge depth offset from a surface setting the plunge depth as an offset from a surface is used when making plough or dado cuts at a specific depth below the surface of the workpiece. Refer to the plunge components descriptions on page 8. 1. Unplug the router for safety. 10 of 2200 eb ro...

  • Page 11

    Changing baseplates a variety of optional baseplates are available for the router with a full range from narrow to wide openings. Router baseplates can be changed in seconds without needing any tools. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, unplug the router when working near an exposed router bit. I...

  • Page 12: Basic Routing

    Basic routing feed direction rules warning! To reduce the risk of injury and loss of control, always be aware of the proper router feed direction. Except for special circumstances, the proper router feed direction is a push-cut, and is described below. 12 of 2200 eb router operating the router in th...

  • Page 13

    Fixed depth using the turret latch the turret latch can be used during fixed depth routing to provide an easy means for making small incremental changes in routing depth. An example of this is for inlaying a component or other piece of wood into a substrate wood, where the inlay needs to be perfectl...

  • Page 14: Advanced Routing Techniques

    Using a template guide ► to install the template guide to the router base, follow the procedure described on page 11. ► template guides are available with a variety of bushing diameters. Typically, the bushing diameter should be slightly larger than the router bit diameter, but never so close that t...

  • Page 15

    Multi-depth profiles there are several reasons for making multiple passes with edge forming, profile cutters. ► for large profiles, a shallow first-pass can be made to remove the bulk of the material. ► several shallow passes can be made for better control with large router bits. ► a final, shallow,...

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    Precision routing there are many applications where precision routing is required, such as template routing, dados, fluting, and inlays. Inlaying a secondary component, such as hardware, into an existing substrate is typically where the greatest level of precision is required. In the example below, ...

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    Tips for successful routing chipping and tearout one of the most common problems woodworkers will encounter when using a router is chipping and tearout of the workpiece. The following tips can reduce the occurrence of chipping and tearout. ► take shallower passes to reach your final depth. With a sh...

  • Page 18

    Climb-cut routing warning: climb-cutting with a router increases the risk of serious injury. The router bit may grab the workpiece, leading to a loss of control. Read, understand, and follow all of the warning messages below. Warning: there is no safe method for climb- cutting. The router bit can gr...

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Accessories guide rail attachment the guide rail attachment is used to connect the router to a festool guide rail system for making guided straight cuts with the rail controlling the router position. 1. Before assembling the guide rail attachment, adjust the guide rail gibs on the guide block. These...

  • Page 20

    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...

  • Page 21

    Systainer (system container) most festool hand tools and many accessory kits are shipped in their 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...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    22 of 2200 eb 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 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance routine maintenance any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor housing must 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 c...

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    24 of 2200 eb router.