Working With The Machine - Festool ETS EC 125/3 EQ Original Instructions Manual

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* Only for power tools with electronic extractor
signal (see technical data).
Operating mode
The operating mode is indicated via the LED
[1-6]:
Switching the extractor signal ON/OFF
The extractor signal is supplied in a deactivated
state.
► Switch on power tool by briefly pressing the
ON/OFF button [1-1].
► Switch off the power tool again and hold
down the ON/OFF button [1-1].
Power tool beeps once.
► Turn speed control [1-2] to both end posi­
tions (Level 1 and 6).
Power tool beeps three times for ON and twice
for OFF.
► Release ON/OFF button [1-1].
Extractor signal is activated or deactivated.
7.4 Replacing the sanding pad [3]
An optimal work result can only be ach­
ieved using original accessories and con­
sumables. The use of non-original accessories
or consumables invalidates the right to claim
under warranty.
Warning! do not perform any structural
changes in the open interior space of the
machine when the sanding pad is dismantled.
Health risk: Fitting sanding pads of in­
correct size causes excessive vibration of
the machine.
Tuned to the surface being processed, the ma­
chine can be equipped with three sanding pads
of different hardnesses.
Hard: Coarse and fine sanding on surfaces.
Sanding edges.
Soft: Universal for coarse and fine sanding, for
flat and convex surfaces.
Extra-soft: Fine sanding of moulded parts,
arches, radii. Do not use on edges.
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Steady light: Extractor
hose connected
Flashing light: No ex­
tractor hose connected,
power tool cannot be
switched on.
No light: Extractor sig­
nal is not active.
7.5 Attaching sanding accessories using
StickFix [3b]
The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix
sanding cloth can be attached quickly and sim­
ply to the StickFix sanding pad.
► Affix the self-adhesive sanding accessory to
the sanding pad.[1-3]
In the case of a weakening adhesive ef­
fect of the StickFix surface, the sanding
pad accessories, in particular those which are
not yet touching the workpiece, may come
loose from the sanding pad and cause injuries.
Replace the sanding pad!
7.6 Extraction
WARNING
Health risk due to dust
► Always work with an extractor.
► Comply with national regulations.
A Festool mobile dust extractor with an extrac­
tion hose diameter of 27 mm should be connec­
ted at the extractor connector [1-5].
Recommendation: Use an antistatic extractor
hose. This helps reduce the electric charge.
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Working with the machine

WARNING
Risk of injury
► Always secure the workpiece in such a
manner that it cannot move.
Observe the following information:
– Do not overload the machine by applying
too much pressure. The best sanding re­
sults are achieved with moderate applica­
tion pressure. The sanding performance
and quality depend mainly on selecting the
correct abrasive.
– Hold the machine with two hands – one on
the motor housing and one on the gear
head – to ensure safe guidance.
For sanding, we recommend the following set­
tings for the adjusting wheel [1-2]: