Working With The Machine - Festool ETS EC 150/3 A EQ Original Operating Manual

Speed reduction in the event of high vibrations
If high vibrations and oscillations occur at the pow-
er tool, e.g. with the use of an interface pad, the
speed is automatically reduced in order to protect
the power tool and the user.
Temperature cut-out
To avoid the motor overheating, the power con-
sumption is limited at an excessive motor tempera-
ture. If the temperature continues to rise, the pow-
er tool switches off and can only be switched on
again once the motor has cooled sufficiently.
7.2 Setting and adjusting the speed
The speed can be set [1-6] between 6000 and 10000
rpm using the adjusting wheel.
This enables you to optimise the sanding speed to
suit the material (see chapter 8).
7.3 Extractor signal
The electronic extractor signal detects whether an
extractor hose is connected at the power tool. Upon
activation the power tool can only be switched on
with a connected extractor hose.
Switching the extractor signal ON/OFF
The extractor signal is supplied in a deactivated
state.

Switch on the power tool using the ON/OFF but-
ton[1-1].

Hold down the ON/OFF button [1-1].
Motor switches off, power tool beeps once.

Turn speed control [1-2] to level 1 and level 6.
Power tool beeps three times.

Release ON/OFF button [1-1].
Extractor signal is activated.
Permanent light: Extractor
hose is connected
Flashing light: No extractor
hose connected, power tool
cannot be switched on.
No light: Extractor signal is
not active.
 To deactivate the extractor signal repeat the
above-mentioned procedure, power tool beeps
twice.
7.4 Replacing the sanding pad [3]
An optimal work result can only be achieved
using original accessories and consumables.
The use of non-original accessories or con-
sumables invalidates the right to claim under war-
ranty.
Warning! Do not perform any structural
changes in the open interior space of the ma-
chine when the sanding pad is dismantled.
Health risk: Fitting sanding pads of incorrect
size causes excessive vibration of the ma-
chine.
Tuned to the surface being processed, the machine
can be equipped with three sanding pads of differ-
ent hardnesses.
Hard: Coarse and fine sanding on surfaces. Sand-
ing 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.
7.5 Attaching sanding accessories using
StickFix [3b]
The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sand-
ing cloth can be attached quickly and simply to the
StickFix sanding pad.

Press the self-adhesive sanding accessory onto
the sanding pad [1-3].
7.6 Dust extraction
WARNING
Dust hazard

Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.

Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
At the extractor connector [1-5], a Festool mobile
dust extractor with an extraction hose diameter of
27 mm can be connected.
Recommendation: Use anti-static 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 while being machined.
Observe the following instructions:
– Do not overload the machine by pressing with ex-
cessive force! The best sanding results are
achieved with moderate application pressure.
The sanding capacity and quality are mainly de-
pendent on the selection of the correct abrasive.
ETS EC 150
GB
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