Festool OF 2200 EB Supplemental User's Manual
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Summary of Contents for Festool 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.
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
Returns If you need to return your Festool tools for any reason, please return it to the dealer from which you originally bought the tool. Liability Statement This product has been built to the high standards of Festool. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Limited Warranty ..........2 Basic Operation ..........9 30 Day Money Back Guarantee ......2 Changing Router Bits........9 1+2 Limited Warranty ........2 Changing Collets ......... 9 Conditions of 1+2 Limited Warranty ....2 Setting the Plunge Depth ....... 10 Repairs ............ -
Page 4: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Save all warnings and instructions for future Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in reference. electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Work Area Safety Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or or dust. -
Page 5: Service
Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in performed. Use of the power tool for operations different ► accordance with these instructions, taking into from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. account the working conditions and the work to be To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or ►... -
Page 6: Intended Use
Intended Use The OF 2200 EB router is designed exclusively for purpose other than as specified in these operating machining of wood, wood-like materials, and plastics. The instructions. Using the tool in contravention to this manual router may also be used for machining aluminum and may lead to injury and will void your warranty. -
Page 7: Power Controls
Dust Collection The OF2200 router can be connected to the power outlet of a Festool CT-class dust extractor, however, the more load that is on the router, the more power it will draw. If the router is drawing nearly it’s full load power, it may be... -
Page 8: Plunge Components
Plunge Components Depth Stop Turret Plunge Depth Gauge The depth stop turret has four positions, each with a The plunge depth gauge shows the different height, or offset from the base position. The position of the depth stop post. desired final routing depth is set for the base position, When the index pointer is reset to and the four offset positions zero at a depth position, the gauge... -
Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Changing Router Bits The OF 2200 EB has the unique feature of a ratcheting To remove a router bit, follow the same procedure spindle lock. Because the spindle lock is ratcheted, you except press the right-hand side of the spindle lock. don't need to remove the wrench to make multiple turns of the collet nut;... -
Page 10: Setting The Plunge Depth
Setting the Plunge Depth Offset from a Surface Setting the plunge depth as an offset from a surface is If desired, you may use the fine adjustment dial to fine used when making plough or dado cuts at a specific tune the setting. -
Page 11: Changing Baseplates
This allows you to use template guides contain flying chips and dust. that you already own with your Festool router. Template guides (also known as copy rings) are used to To install the chip deflector or template guide, remove the... -
Page 12: Basic Routing
Basic Routing Feed Direction Rules WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury and loss of operators. This topic is briefly discussed in the Advanced control, always be aware of the proper router feed Routing Techniques section on page 18. direction. Except for special circumstances, the proper router feed direction is a Push-cut, and is Push-Cut Routing described below. -
Page 13: Fixed Depth Using The Turret Latch
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 perfectly flush with the substrate surface. -
Page 14: Using A Template Guide
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 the router bit can contact the interior of the bushing. -
Page 15: Multi-Depth Profiles
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. -
Page 16: Precision Routing
Precision Routing There are many applications where precision routing is There are many methods for controlling the size required, such as template routing, dados, fluting, and inlays. (width in this example) of a cutout. A template system Inlaying a secondary component, such as hardware, into an such as the MFS guide (shown on page 13) is very existing substrate is typically where the greatest level of effective for making multiple copies of the same cut. -
Page 17: Tips For Successful Routing
Tips for Successful Routing Chipping and Tearout One of the most common problems woodworkers will encounter For open pore woods such as oak, examine the ► when using a router is chipping and tearout of the workpiece. capillaries on the edge of the wood. Orient the The following tips can reduce the occurrence of chipping and board so the router is moving away from the tearout. -
Page 18: Climb-Cut Routing
The router bit can grab the workpiece at climb-cutting. any time, resulting in a loss of control. Disclaimer: Festool does not condone the practice WARNING: Never attempt climb-cutting with of climb-cutting with a router. This topic is large diameter bits. The larger the bit, the more presented for information only, and is intended to likely it will grab the workpiece. -
Page 19: Accessories
The guide rail attachment is used to connect the Insert the guide rods through the eyelets in the router base. router to a Festool guide rail system for making Place the router on the guide rail, and adjust the router in or guided straight cuts with the rail controlling the out as needed. -
Page 20: Edge Guide
Edge Guide The edge guide is used for guiding the router relative to forming. While the operations are similar, there are the edge of a workpiece. This can be used for interior additional setups necessary for edge form routing. plunge routing (such as fluted columns) or for edge Edge Forming Setup When using the edge guide for edge forming, the router bit will be within the cutout of the edge guide (as shown... -
Page 21: Systainer (System Container)
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 locking atop Festool dust extractors. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try ► another outlet. If used with a Festool dust extractor, make sure the selector switch ► is pointing to "Auto". The auxiliary outlet on the dust extractor has power only when the selector is at Auto. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Routine Maintenance Any maintenance or repair work that requires opening of Collet Maintenance the motor housing must be carried out only by an authorized Customer Service Center (whose name is The collet and mating arbor taper can become pitted from supplied by your dealer)! Maintenance or repair work acids and oil in the wood. - Page 24 OF 2200 EB Router...