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Festool RO 125 FEQ Plus Supplemental User's Manual
Summary of RO 125 FEQ Plus
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Rotex series dual mode sanders ro 90 dx feq plus, ro 125 feq plus, ro 150 feq plus 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..
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2 rotex series dual mode sanders limited warranty 1 30 day money back guarantee buy with confidence. If you are not completely satisfied, return your tool 2 to the selling dealer within 30 days and you will receive a refund of either your purchase price or the lowest retail price at which the same i...
Page 3: About This Manual
Supplemental owner’s manual 3 about this manual save these instructions it is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting your safety and preventing problems. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. Warning! Indic...
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4 rotex series dual mode sanders 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...
Page 5: Sander Overview
Supplemental owner’s manual 5 conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ► to reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the power tool. Service ► have your power tool serviced by a ...
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6 rotex series dual mode sanders functional description a b f g c d i e m j j a a b b c c d d f f g g h ro 90 dx feq ro 125 feq ro 150 feq ro 90 dx detail pad item name or description ref. Page(s) a power switch 13 b mode selector 7, 13 c speed control dial 12 d dust collection port 12 e dust channe...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 7 sanding action/mode sanding is defined as scratching or abrading a surface. So when we discuss scratches and scratch patterns, the goal is to minimize them or make them less visible to the eye, but they will always be present. The festool rotex sander is not only a dual...
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8 rotex series dual mode sanders anatomy of sandpaper the various parts of sandpaper affect its performance. These are shown below and explained in the subsequent sections. Stickfix backing base bond top bond abrasive grit dispersion stickfix is a short-nap hook and loop system for retaining the san...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 9 non-woven fiber, vlies (pronounced fleece) is a special abrasive pad of a non-woven fiber impregnated with abra- sive into the fiber. The flexible fiber mesh and 3-dimensional abrasive make these ideal for polishing finishes and metal surfaces. Choosing the appropriate ...
Page 10: Setup
10 rotex series dual mode sanders setup changing sanding pads each model sander may be used with a variety of sanding pad options. It may also be necessary to change sanding pads for different sanding purposes or when they become worn. Caution! Do not use a sanding pad if it no longer holds the sand...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 11 changing delta (ro90) sanding pads the ro90 sander can also use an optional detail sanding pad. The delta (dx) sanding pad is triangular shaped for reaching into tight corners and along edges. The pad oper- ates only in orbital mode, and does not rotate. Notice: the ro...
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12 rotex series dual mode sanders changing sandpaper the sandpaper is held in place with a hook & loop system, and can be changed by simply pulling off the old disk and pressing on a new one. However, for the integral dust collec- tion, make sure to align the holes in the sandpaper with the dust ext...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 13 installing the sanding bumper the sanding bumper is used to help keep the sander from gouging perpendicular borders around the sanding area. It can be removed from the sander for better visibility of the sanding disk for most operations. To install the bumper, slide it...
Page 14: Operation
14 rotex series dual mode sanders operation aside from installing sandpaper, your rotex sander is ready to use right out of the box. There is no special setup, adjustment, or break-in procedure required before using your sander. However, new users may want to practice with the sander to become famil...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 15 choosing hand positions while it may sound trivial on the face of it, how you hold the sander plays a pivotal role in the optimal performance of the sander. Balance, control, and comfort are the keys in deciding what hand positions work best for you. It is recom- mende...
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16 rotex series dual mode sanders sanding techniques establishing optimal sanding pressure the amount of downward force applied to the sander will have a varying impact on how aggressive the sander will perform, but also on the controllability and finish level too. More downward force will make the ...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 17 example, faceframe leveling: while the temptation may be to focus sanding directly over a frame’s joint, this should be avoided. To reduce the chance of a depression at the corner, a general l-shaped pattern should be used extending well beyond the joint. For more emph...
Page 18: Maintenance and Adjustment
18 rotex series dual mode sanders maintenance and adjustment warning! Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of the motor or gear hous- ing should be carried out only by an authorized customer service center (see your dealer for information on locating a service center). Warning! To re...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 19 ro 125 motor brushes warning! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure the sander is unplugged from power. 1. Unplug the sander from power. 2. Remove the t15 torx screw that secures each brush cover (one on either side of the motor), and remove the covers. Brus...
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20 rotex series dual mode sanders ro 150 motor brushes warning! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure the sander is unplugged from power. 1. Unplug the sander from power. 2. Remove the dust port as described on page 12 . 3. Remove the t15 torx screw that secures the brush cover, and slide...
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Supplemental owner’s manual 21 troubleshooting symptom possible causes motor does not start ► check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet. ► make sure the plug-it connector is properly inserted and fully tightened. ► make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another...
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