Changing The Router Table; Changing The Routing Tool; Changing The Clamping Collet; Adjusting The Routing Depth - Festool MFK 700 EQ Original Operating Manual/Spare Parts List

sures a uniform cutting speed even when
under strain.
Temperature control
To prevent overheating, the safety electron-
ics switches the machine off when it reaches
a critical motor temperature. Let the ma-
chine cool down for approx. 3-5 minutes
before using it again. The machine requires
less time to cool down if it is running, i.e. in
neutral position.

7.2 Changing the router table

The large surface router table is already fi t-
ted as standard. The large contact surface
and precision adjustment features of this
router table enable a high degree of accu-
racy. Other router tables are included in the
accessories programme.
a) Large surface router table
• Slide the router table onto the retaining
pin on the machine.
• Tighten the screw [4-1] to clamp the
router table in position.
• Place the extraction hood [4-2] in posi-
tion.
• Tighten the screw [4-3] to clamp the ex-
traction hood in position.
• Place the extractor connector [4-4] on the
extraction hood.
Removal is performed in reverse sequence
to installation.
b) Router table for edge veneer
The "router table for edge veneer" (only in SET
scope of delivery) is designed for fl ush trim-
ming veneer overhang and profi le routing.
The router table is tilted 1.5° so that the
surface coating is not damaged during
edge routing. A router table with 0° incli-
nation angle for precise cuts is available
as an accessory.
• Secure the sensor [5-1] to the machine
using the preassembled screws. Slide the
sensor in the long holes to adjust the rout-
ing tool to the perfect position.
• Slide the router table onto the retaining
pin on the machine.
• Tighten the screw [5-2] to clamp the
router table in position.
• Place the extraction hood [5-3] in position.
• Tighten the screw [5-4] to clamp the ex-
traction hood in position.
Removal is performed in reverse sequence
to installation.

7.3 Changing the routing tool

WARNING
Risk of accident - the routing tool
may be hot after use and has sharp
edges.
• Allow the tool to cool before changing.
• Wear protective gloves when changing
tools.
• Remove the router table before changing
the routing tool.
a) Removing the tool
• Press the spindle lock [6-1].
• Unscrew the locking nut [6-2] using the
open-end wrench (size 19) until you are
able to remove the tool.
b) Inserting the tool
• Insert the routing tool [6-3] into the open
clamping collet as far as possible, but at
least up to the mark (
• Press the spindle lock [6-1].
• Tighten the locking nut [6-2] using the
open-end wrench (size 19).

7.4 Changing the clamping collet

Only compatible tools can be used in com-
bination with the clamping collets supplied.
8 mm, 6 mm and 1/4" (6.35 mm) clamping
collets can be used.
• Press the spindle lock [7-1].
• Unscrew the locking nut [7-2] complete-
ly.
• Remove the locking nut from the spindle
together with the clamping collet [7-3]. Do
not separate the locking nut and clamping
collet as these form a single component.
• Attach a different clamping collet with
locking nut to the spindle.
• Screw on the locking nut loosely. Do not
tighten the locking nut until a router bit is
inserted.

7.5 Adjusting the routing depth

• Unscrew the rotary knob [8-3] and the
clamp [8-1] (large surface router table
only).
• Turn the rotary wheel [8-2] to set the rout-
er table to the required routing depth.
• Tighten the rotary knob [8-3] and the
clamp [8-1] (large surface router table
only).
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