Operational Tips - Festool MX 1600/2 EQ DUO Notice D'utilisation D'origine

Switching Off:
Release the on-off switch [1-5].
6.2 Electronics
Limiting the starting current
The electronically-controlled soft start ensures
that the machine starts up smoothly.
At the same time, this also prevents the materi-
als to be stirred from spurting out of the mixing
container. Thanks to the low starting current of
the machine, a 16 A fuse is suffi cient.
No-load speed reduction
The electronic control reduces the no-load speed
of the machine which results in reduced noise and
wear of motor and gear.
Electronic speed preselection
You can use the speed controller [1-8] to set the
speed:
The speed depends on the stirrer rod that is used
and on the material that you want to process.
Overload protection
An electronic overload protection protects the mo-
tor from damage if there is an extreme overload.
In this case, the motor remains at a standstill and
only starts up again once the load has been re-
moved. To restart the machine, you must switch
it on again.
Constant Electronic function
The Constant Electronic function maintains an
almost constant speed and load; this ensures that
the material is stirred evenly.
Temperature-dependent overload protection
To protect the motor from overheating at extreme
permanent load, it is switched off by the protec-
tive electronic system when a critical temperature
is reached.
After a cooling-down period of approx. 3–5 min.,
the machine is again ready for use and can be
fully loaded.
When the machine is warmed by use, the tempe-
rature-dependent overload protection reacts ear-
lier as a result.
6.3 Speed selector switch
Two rpm ranges can be preselected with the
speed selector switch [1-7]:
1st speed
100 – 250 rpm
The gears can be switched when the machine is
running down, however not under full load.
2nd speed
130 – 350 rpm
6.4 Auxiliary handle
For safety reasons, always use the auxil-
iary handle [1-6].
6.5 Stationary use
The stirrer can be clamped into the MS 57 Festool
stirrer stands at the
7 Assembly of the stirrers
Use only tools up to the specifi ed stirror
diameters
Always pull the plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the
machine.
The unit is equipped with a quick-change system
for assembly of the stirrers.
Prior to the initial operation of the unit,
the tool holders [1-2] should be lightly
lubricated with multi-purpose grease
(standard accessory).
The stirrers are marked with color to tell them
apart better. The left tool holder and the corre-
sponding left stirrer are marked with an green-
colored ring.
Assembly:
 Attach the correct stirrer [1-1] to the matching
side of the respective tool holder [1-2].
 For this, align the green-colored dot on the
safety collar of the stirrer with the engaged
safety pin [1-3].
Afterwards the stirrer is pushed on and automati-
cally locked by the safety pin.
Disassembly:
 By pressing fi rmly against the green-colored
dot on the safety collar the locking system is
released and the stirrer [1-1] can be pulled off.
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Operational Tips

Load the instrument in such a way that
the speed would not drop considerably or
that it would stop.
Do not mix explosive substances (e. g.
easily infl ammable solvents) and materi-
als with a combustion point below 21 °C.
Observe the processing instructions of
the manufacturer.
Wear a dust mask!
The choice of stirrer [1-1] depends on the nature
of the substance to be stirred.
Paddle Stirrers HS Combi (accessory)
For mixing of fl uid and viscous materials. The bot-
tom stirrer paddles force the material to be mixed
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57 mm collar.