Festool RTS 400 EQ Guide D'utilisation page 5

In this case, the extraction pipe (∅ 27 mm
(4.1)) of the extraction unit is connected to
the suction nozzle.
Attaching sand-
ing material
Stickfi x is a hook-and-loop fastening
system. Stickfi x sanding pads allow
the use of self-adhesive hook-and-loop
abrasives such as Stickfi x sandpapers
and sanding cloths.
5.2
5.1
Simply press the abrasive (5.1) onto the sand-
ing pad (5.2) and pull it off again after use.
Please note: Use only abrasives with an
undamaged Stickfi x hook-and-loop coating.
Before use, check that the coating has not
been damaged by improper use (such as
over heating).
Always use original Festool sand-
ing materials!
Working with the tool
Always secure the workpiece
in such a manner that it cannot move while
being sanded.
Never overload the tool by using
too much pressure! The best sanding results
are achieved when applying moderate pres-
sure.
The sanding performance and quality depend
mainly on the choice of the right sanding
material. Festool offers the appropriate sand-
ing material for all applications (see Festool
catalogue).
We recommend the following settings on the
rotary control (2.1) for electronic machines:
5 - 6
• sanding with max. drive
• sanding old paint
4.1
• sanding wood and veneer prior to paint-
ing
• interim sanding of paint on surfaces
4 - 5
• sanding of thinly applied primer
• sanding of wood with sanding vlies
• sanding edges on wooden parts
• smoothing primed wooden surfaces.
3 - 4
• sanding full wooden and veneer edges
• sanding in the grooves/rebates of windows
and doors
• interim paint sanding on edges
• pre-sanding natural wood windows with
sanding vlies
• smoothing wood surfaces with sanding felt
prior to staining
• rubbing down stained surfaces with sand-
ing vlies
• rubbing down or removing excess lime
paste with sanding vlies
2 - 3
• interim paint sanding on stained surfaces
• cleaning natural wood window grooves with
sanding felt
1 - 2
• sanding stained edges
• sanding thermoplastic synthetics
Maintenance and care
the mains supply socket before carrying out
any work on the machine!
The cooling air vents on the motor housing
must always be free of blockages and clean
to ensure air circulation.
Any maintenance or repair work requiring the
motor housing to be opened may only be car-
ried out by an authorised service workshop.
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Always remove the plug from