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- Page 1 OF 1400 EQ Plunge Router Instruction Manual Important: Read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
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Page 2: Warranty
Proprietary Notice All drawings and information herein are the property of Festool, TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG. All unauthorized use and reproduction is prohibited. Written and Illustrated by Rick Christopherson. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty ...2 Conditions of 1+2 Warranty ...2 Festool Limited Warranty ...2 Liability Statement ...2 Proprietary Notice...2 General Safety Rules...4 Work Area Safety ...4 Electrical Safety ...4 Extension Cords ...4 Personal Safety ...4 Tool Use and Care...4 Service...5 Specific Safety Rules for Routers...5 Router Feed Direction...5... -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
Use only extension cords rated for the amperage of this tool ► and the length of the cord. Using too small of an extension cord can cause the router to lose power and damage the tool. Extension Cord Ratings Cord Length <50 Ft. -
Page 5: Service
When fed in the push-cut direction, the router bit resists forward movement and provides greater control to the operator. If a router is fed in the climb-cut direction, the router bit tends to self-feed, climb, or walk its way down the edge of the workpiece. -
Page 6: Tool Description
Figure 1 a. Trigger (On/Off Switch). Used to turn the router On and Off. b. Trigger Lock. This locks the power trigger in the On position. c. Speed Control. This dial is used to change the motor speed of the router. -
Page 7: Power Controls
Collet Sizes Certifications Instruction Manual The OF 1400 EQ router has a removable power cord for added convenience. To install the power cord: Insert the cord into the receptacle on the router's handle with the keyway lined up with the key. -
Page 8: Changing Router Bits
The router also has a very deep spindle bore (2¼ inches). Very few router bits are long enough to bottom out in the spindle. This is important, because if a router bit is inserted so deep into the spindle that it touches the bottom, the collet will not tighten properly and the bit can come loose. -
Page 9: Dust Collection
This can be used with or without dust extraction. To install the chip diverter: Lay the router on its side. Instruction Manual Insert the tabs of the chip diverter into the accessory slots and push in until you hear the locking tabs click. -
Page 10: Setting The Plunge Depth
Unplug the router for safety. Loosen the plunge lock knob ¼-turn and lower the router until the router bit touches the basepoint (such as the surface of the workpiece). For convenience, you may wish to re-tighten the plunge lock knob. -
Page 11: Using The Depth Stop Turret
Rotate the turret to the highest post, and operate the router as described in the “Basic Routing” section on page 12. This will route the workpiece at the shallowest setting. -
Page 12: Using The Turret For Precision Depths
Fixed depth routing is typically performed with router bits with a guide bearing that rides along the edge of a workpiece. The depth of cut is fixed before the router is engaged. Verify that the router bit is properly secured, and the router is ready for operation. -
Page 13: Plunge Routing
Router Speed and Feed Rate The optimal router speed for an operation is determined by the diameter of the router bit and the type of material being machined. The important factor is the speed that the router bit tips move past the workpiece. The tip speed is proportional to the diameter of the router bit. -
Page 14: Advanced Routing Techniques
When routing a profile on the edge of a board, it can be difficult starting the cut at the corner without having the router lurch backward and cut into the adjoining side of the board (going past the corner). To avoid having the router... -
Page 15: Multi-Pass Cuts
► the quality of the finished edge. Multi-position (horizontal) Profiles Altering the horizontal position of a router cut for multiple passes is required whenever the profile cuts back into the workpiece in a way that changing the depth would destroy the desired profile. -
Page 16: Pre-Cutting Dovetails And Keyways
Take shallower passes to reach your final depth. With a shallow ► pass, the router bit teeth will be cutting parallel with the grain instead of arching through the grain. Examine the woodgrain before routing. If possible, orient the ►... -
Page 17: Climb-Cutting With Small Diameter Bits
Climb-cutting with Small Diameter Bits Disclaimer: Even though Festool does not condone the practice of climb-cutting with a router, the topic is known to exist in books and other written publications on router techniques. This topic is presented for information only, and is intended to warn the user of the potential dangers of climb-cutting. -
Page 18: Accessories
Accessories Guide Rail Attachment The guide rail attachment is used to connect the router to a Festool guide rail system for making straight cuts. Assembling the Guide R ail Attachment Before assembling the attachmen rail gibs on both guide blocks. -
Page 19: Using The Guide Rail Attachment
Make sure to raise the outrigger out of the way when not in use. Us g the Guide Rail Attachment The Festool guide rail is used as a conven straig htedge for routing. The zero-clearance strip does not serve a purpose for ►... -
Page 20: Alternative Method For Using The Guide Rail Attachment
19. Clamp the guide rail to the workpiece. Note that the cutting action of the router bit may tend to move the guide rail if it is not properly clamped. Place the router and guide rail attachment on the guide rail with both guide blocks on the ribs of the guide rail. -
Page 21: Edge Guide
Edge Guide The edge guide is used for guiding the router relative to the edge of a workpiece. This can be used for interior plunge ting (such as fluted columns) or for edge forming. Wh e Forming Setup When using the edge guide for edge forming, the router... -
Page 22: Template Guides
Festool router. The function of the Festool copy ring and the universal template guide adapter are the same, except with the universal guide adapter you provide the template bushing. -
Page 23: Systainer (System Container)
Systainer (System Container) Every Festool product is shipped in its own unique syste storage for the tool and accessories. All Systainers are stacka locking atop Festool dust extractors. Stacking Systainers F r convenience in transporting Festool tools and accessories, the systainers can be stacked and locked together. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
If it coasts more than one revolution, it is worn. Replace the b earing or bit. ► If a large diameter router bit is slightly out of balance, it will vibrate at ► high speed. Re duce the router speed. If the vibration is severe, discard the router bit. -
Page 25: Maintenance
Keep the Router nplug the tool Using a dull router bit can be extremely dangerous and g any cause poor cut quality. Never attempt to sharpen a ► r housing of the... -
Page 26: Changing The Motor Brushes
Brushes The motor brushes wear out over time and need to be replaced by an authorized service center. Festool does not condone brush replacement by the end-user. Completion of this procedure by an unauthorized service center will void the tool's warranty. - Page 27 Reinstall the covers on the router. Note that during the break-in period while the new brushes conform to the shape of the armature contacts, the brushes may exhibit more arching (sparking) than normal.
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