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- Page 1 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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Page 2: Limited Warranty
2 Tool must be returned in complete and whole condition as supplied to include Systainer, Festool Canada Canada—613.363.0169 cutter, blade, power cord, etc. 3 For purposes of this warranty, power tools are defined as any Festool branded product that bears a serial number (S.Nr. or M.Nr.). 400 N Enterprise Dr. festoolusa.com/SAI... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual ........... 3 Setup ............. 10 Tool Symbols ........... 3 Changing Sanding Pads ........10 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ....4 Choosing the Correct Sanding Pad ....10 Work Area Safety .......... 4 Changing Delta (RO90) Sanding Pads ....11 Electrical Safety .......... -
Page 4: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Store idle tools out of reach of children and do not allow Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits etc. in accor- ► ► persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions dance with these instructions, taking into account the working Rotex Series Dual Mode Sanders... -
Page 5: Service
conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power To reduce the risk of serious injury, never alter or misuse the ► tool for operations different from those intended could result power tool. in a hazardous situation. Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person the safety of the power tool is maintained. -
Page 6: Functional Description
Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) Power Switch Plug-It Power Port Mode Selector 7, 13 Sanding Pad Speed Control Dial DX Sanding Pad (RO90) Dust Collection Port Sanding Bumper/Protector Dust Channel Release (RO150) Fast-Fix Spindle Lock Rotex Series Dual Mode Sanders... -
Page 7: Sanding Action/Mode
The motion of the sanding pad is still considered dual-action, but the rotational component of the The Festool Rotex sander is not only a dual-action sander, motion is not constrained to follow a strict ratio of the orbits but is also a dual-mode sander. -
Page 8: Anatomy Of Sandpaper
Backing StickFix StickFix is a short-nap hook and loop system for retaining the sandpaper to the Festool sanding pad. The stiff, short- nap hooks resist heating effects, and therefore last longer. Open Coat Backing is the primary substrate for the sandpaper. The... -
Page 9: Choosing The Appropriate Grit
Non-Woven Fiber, Vlies (pronounced fleece) is a special to level the surface. With this comes the trade off between abrasive pad of a non-woven fiber impregnated with abra- speed versus deeper scratches. The key is to choose the sive into the fiber. The flexible fiber mesh and 3-dimensional finest of the coarse grits that will provide the leveling in a abrasive make these ideal for polishing finishes and metal reasonable amount of time and effort. -
Page 10: Setup
RO-125 Spindle Blue / Hard Lock Tighten Black / Soft Gray / Super Soft Loosen RO-150 Rotex Series Dual Mode Sanders... -
Page 11: Changing Delta (Ro90) Sanding Pads
Changing Delta (RO90) Sanding Pads The RO90 sander can also use an optional detail sanding Installing the Pad (Holder) on the Sander pad. The Delta (DX) sanding pad is triangular shaped for 1. Unplug the sander for safety. reaching into tight corners and along edges. The pad oper- 2. -
Page 12: Changing Sandpaper
Connecting a Dust Extractor Keyway Lock The dust port on the back of the sander connects to a Festool 27mm vacuum hose. To connect the hose, rock it back and forth over the ribs while pressing inward. 27mm Hose Unlock... -
Page 13: Installing The Sanding Bumper
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 over the front of the sander’s housing until the tabs lock into place. -
Page 14: Operation
Having pad and the sanded surface. Festool sanders incorporate the vacuum set too high will also increase the depth of Airstream technology to help get the sanding dust away sanding scratches, and make them more difficult to remove from the sanding surface as efficiently as possible. -
Page 15: Choosing Hand Positions
Choosing Hand Positions While it may sound trivial on the face of it, how you hold your grip is not balanced, you’re moving too fast, and you the sander plays a pivotal role in the optimal performance are applying too much down force to the sander. of the sander. -
Page 16: Sanding Techniques
This calls for an oval pattern over- lapping onto the lower surface, yet focused on the upper surface. Rotex Series Dual Mode Sanders... - Page 17 Example, Faceframe Leveling: Example, Frame to Carcase Leveling: While the temptation may be to focus sanding directly over Leveling the joint between a solid wood frame and a ply- a frame’s joint, this should be avoided. To reduce the chance wood veneer carcase is one of the most precarious sanding of a depression at the corner, a general L-shaped pattern operations due to the likelihood of sanding through the thin...
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Page 18: Maintenance And Adjustment
The brushes are it is likely that the brushes have warn and need replace- designed to disconnect power to the motor when they have ment. Contact Festool for replacement brushes. RO 90 Motor Brushes WARNING! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure the sander is unplugged from power. -
Page 19: Ro 125 Motor Brushes
RO 125 Motor Brushes WARNING! To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure the sander is unplugged from power. Spring on Post 1. Unplug the sander from power. Brush 2. Remove the T15 Torx screw that secures each brush cover (one on either side of the motor), and remove the covers. -
Page 20: Ro 150 Motor Brushes
6. Using a T15 Torx driver, remove the mounting screw that secures the brush holder to the motor housing. 7. Lift the brush and brush holder out of the sander. 8. Repeat for the second brush and brush holder on the underside of the motor. Rotex Series Dual Mode Sanders... -
Page 21: 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 22 Festool USA 400 N. Enterprise Blvd Lebanon, IN 46052 www.festoolusa.com Service Questions: 800-554-8741 Application Questions: 888-337-8600...
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