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- let go of the spindle stop
Actuate the spindle stop only when the drive spin-
dle is stationary. Do not switch on the motor when
the spindle stop is pressed in.
5.4
Attaching sanding material
The appropriate Stickfi x sanding paper and Stick-
fi x sanding felt can be fastened quickly and easily
onto the Stickfi x sanding base.
The self-adhesive sanding material is simply
pressed onto the sanding base (1.7) and held
safely in place by the Stickfi x sanding base vel-
cro surface. After use, the StickFix sandpaper is
simply pulled off.
5.5
Securing polishing attachments
To prevent damage, PoliStick polishing attach-
ments (sponges, felt, lambswool bonnets) may
only be used on the special polishing pad that is
fi tted on the machine instead of a sanding pad. In
the same way as the StickFix abrasives, the Poli-
Stick polishing attachments are simply pressed
onto the polishing pad and pulled off after use.
5.6 Dust
extraction
Always connect the machine to a dust
extractor when performing work that
generates dust.
You can connect a Festool extractor with an ex-
tractor hose diameter of 27 mm to the extractor
connector (1.5). The extraction adapter (4.1) can
be removed for polishing work. To do this, press
the locking button (4.2), draw the extraction
adapter backwards and pull off. To reattach the
extraction adapter, insert it as shown in Fig. 4 and
slide it towards the sanding pad until the locking
button (4.2) latches into place.
5.7 Edge
protector
The edge protector (5.1) prevents the sanding pad
from touching the edge perpendicular to a surface
(e.g. when sanding along a wall), thereby prevent-
ing the machine from rebounding.
Assembly
Slide the edge protector onto the guide groove
(5.3) on the machine until it latches into place.
5.8 Auxiliary
handle
The auxiliary handle (Accessories, 5.2) can be
screwed onto either the right or left of the gear
head.
5.9
Ball grip
The ball grip (partly as an accessory, 5.4) reduces
stress during demanding polishing and sanding
applications.
Assembly:
Slide the ball grip into the guide slot (5.3) on the
machine until it engages in position.
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Working with the machine
Always secure the workpiece in such a
manner that it cannot move while being
sawed.
For safe guidance, hold the machine with both
hands on the motor housing (1.3) and on the gear
head (1.8) and/or the auxiliary handle (Accesso-
ries, 5.2).
Never overload the tool by using too much pres-
sure! The best sanding results are achieved when
applying moderate pressure. The sanding perfor-
mance and quality depend mainly on the choice
of the right sanding material.
Tables A and B show the settings we recommend
for different sanding and polishing work.
6.1 Metalworking
The following precautions are to be taken
when processing metals for safety rea-
sons:
- Pre-connect a residual current circuit-breaker
(FI, PRCD).
- Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
- Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in
the motor housing.
Wear protective goggles.
7 Accessories,
tools
For your own safety, use only original
Festool accessories and spare parts.
Festool offers the appropriate accessories, sand-
ing and polishing attachments for every applica-
tion.
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under
”www.festool.com”.
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Maintenance and care
Always remove the power supply plug
from the socket before carrying out any
work on the machine.
All maintenance and repair work which
requires the motor casing to be opened
may only be carried out by an authorised
service centre.
