FESTOOL OF 2200 EB Imperial Plunge Router Instruction Manual

Festool GmbH
Wertstraße 20
D-73240 Wendlingen
Tel.: 07024 /804-0
Telefax: 07024/804-20608
www.festool.com

OF 2200 EB
Original operating manual
**Router

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Symbols

| Warning of general danger
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| Risk of electric shock
| Read the operating instructions/notes!
|  Wear a dust mask!
|  Wear ear protection!
|  Wear protective gloves!
|  Do not throw in the household waste!
|  Protection class II

Technical data

Machine features

[1.1] Adjusting wheel for fine routing depth adjustment
[1.2] Dial ring for fine routing depth adjustment
[1.3] Rotary knob for fi xing routing depth
[1.4] Scale for routing depth
[1.5] Depth stop with indicator
[1.6] Clamp lever for depth stop
[1.7] Eccenter for connecting depth stop and stepped stop
[1.8] Stepped stop
[1.9] Lever for changing base runner
[1.10] Rocker switch for spindle lock
[1.11] Adjusting wheel for speed control
[2.1] Locking knob for on/off switch
[2.2] On/off switch
[2.3] Lever for locking protective guard
[2.4] Handles
[2.5] Extractor connector

The specified illustrations can be found at the beginning and at the end of the operating instructions.

Intended use

The routers are designed for routing wood, plastics and materials similar to wood. The routing tools included in Festool sales documents are also suitable for routing aluminium and plasterboard. The user bears the responsibility for damage and accidents caused by improper use.

Safety instructions

General safety instructions

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term,,power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Machine-related safety instructions

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “”live”” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “”live”” and shock the operator.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Ensure that the router bit is seated firmly and that it runs perfectly.
• The clamping collet and locking nut must not show any signs of damage.
• Only use tools that meet standard EN 847-1. All Festool routing tools fulfil these requirements.
• The maximum rotational speed specified on the tool must not be exceeded and the rotational speed range must be observed.
• Do not use cracked or deformed router bits.
• Do not clamp tools with an unsuitable shank diameter in the clamping collet.
• Wear suitable protection such as ear protection, safety goggles, a dust mask for work that generates dust, and protective gloves when working with raw materials and when changing tools.
• Festool electric power tools should only be installed in work benches specially designed by Festool. The electric power tool may become unsafe and cause a serious accidents if installed in benches from other manufacturers or self-manufactured work benches.

Emission levels

Noise levels are measured in accordance with EN 60745:

The noise produced during work can damage your hearing.
 Always use ear protection.

Overall vibration levels (vector sum for three directions) measured in accordance with EN 60745:

Vibration emission level

The specified emissions values (vibration, noise) ­

• are used to compare machines.
• They are also used for making preliminary estimates regarding vibration and noise loads during operation.
• ­ They represent the primary applications of the power tool.
  Increase possible for other applications, with other insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take note of idling and downtimes of machine!

Commissioning

WARNING
Risk of accident if the machine is operated using unauthorised voltages or frequencies.
The mains voltage and the frequency of the power source must correspond with the specifications on the machine’s name plate.
In North America, only Festool machines with the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be used.
The switch [2.2] is an on/off switch. Press the side locking knob [2.1] to lock the switch for continuous operation. Press the switch again to release the knob.

Adjustments

WARNING
Risk of accident, electric shock
Always pull the plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine.

Electronics

The OF 2200 EB features full-wave electronics with the following properties:

Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up function ensures that the machine starts up smoothly.

Speed control
You can regulate the rotational speed steplessly between 10000 and 22000 rpm using the adjusting wheel [1.11]. This enables you to optimise the cutting speed to suit the respective material and routing tool:

Material| Routing tool diameter [mm]| Recommended
cutting material
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10-30| 30-50| 50-89
Adjusting wheel setting
Hardwood| 6 – 4| 5 – 3| 3 – 1| HW (HSS)
Softwood| 6 – 5| 6 – 4| 5 – 3| HSS (HW)
Chipboard, coated| 6 – 5| 6 – 4| 4 – 2| HW
Plastic| 6 – 4| 6 – 3| 3 – 1| HW
Aluminium| 3 – 1| 3 – 1| 2 – 1| HSS (HW)
Plasterboard| 2 – 1| 1| 1| HW

Constant speed
The preselected motor speed remains constant through electronic control. This ensures a uniform cutting speed even when under strain.

Temperature cut-out
To protect against overheating (burning out of motor), an electronic temperature monitoring system has been installed. Prior to reaching a critical motor temperature, the safety electronics switch off the motor. After a cooling time of approx. In 3-5 minutes, the machine can be operated again at full load. The machine requires less time to cool down if it is running, i.e. in neutral.

Brake
The OF 2200 EB has an electronic brake, which stops the spindle within a few seconds of the machine switching off.

Changing tools

WARNING
Risk of accident – the routing tool may be hot after use and has sharp edges.

Allow the tool to cool before changing.
Wear protective gloves when changing tools.

NOTE
Switch off the machine before pressing the rocker for the spindle lock [3.1].
We recommend turning the machine on its side to change the tool.

a) Inserting the tool
Insert the routing tool [3.4/3a.1]] into the open clamping collet as far as possible, but at least up to the mark on the shank [3a.2]. If the collet is not visible because it is blocked by the union nut [3a.3], the milling tool must be inserted into the collet at least far enough that the marker no longer overlaps with the union nut.

Press the rocker [3.1] for the spindle lock to side B.
Tighten the locking nut [3.3] using an open-end wrench (size 24).

The rocker only blocks the motor spindle in one direction of rotation at any one time. Therefore when the locking nut is undone or tightened, the wrench does not need to be offset but can be moved back and forth like a ratchet.

b) Removing the tool
Slide the chip guard [3.2] upwards until it engages, if necessary.
Press the rocker [3.1] for the spindle lock to side A.
Unscrew the locking nut [3.3] using an open-ended wrench (size 24) until you are able to remove the tool.

Changing the clamping collet

If necessary, slide the chip guard [4.2] upwards until it engages.
Press the rocker [4.1] for the spindle lock to side A.
Unscrew the locking nut [4.3] completely.
Remove the locking nut from the spindle together with the clamping collet [4.4]. Do not separate the locking nut and clamping collet as these form a single component.
Only insert a new clamping collet in the spindle when the nut is attached and engaged, then tighten the nut slightly. Do not tighten the locking nut until a router bit is inserted.

Adjusting the routing depth

The depth is adjusted in two steps:
a) Setting the zero point
Place the router on an even surface (reference surface).
Open the clamping lever [5.2].
Unscrew the rotary knob [5.1].
Push the machine downwards until the router bit rests on the surface (reference surface). Clamp the machine in this position by tightening the rotary knob [5.1]. Press the depth stop [5.3] against one of the three fixed stops on the rotary stepped stop [5.4].
Slide the indicator [5.5] down to the 0 mm mark on the scale [5.7].
If the base position of the indicator is incorrect, this can be adjusted by turning the screw [5.6] on the indicator.
The stepped stop [Fig. 7] has three stops, two of which can be adjusted in height using a screwdriver:

Stop C has an offset for preliminary routing see “Preliminary/Fine routing”.
b) Presetting the routing depth

Pull the depth stop [6.6] upwards until the indicator [6.2] reaches the required routing depth.
Clamp the depth stop in this position using the clamp lever [6.3].
Unscrew the rotary knob [6.1]. The machine is now in starting position.
If necessary, you can readjust the routing depth by turning the adjusting wheel [6.8]. Each mark represents a routing depth of 0.1 mm. One complete turn of the wheel is 1 mm.
The dial ring [6.7] can be turned separately to the “zero” setting.
The three marks [6.4] indicate the maximum adjustment range of the adjusting wheel (20 mm) and the central position when aligned with the edge [6.5].

Preliminary/Fine routing

Stop C has two stop limits with a height difference of 2 mm. Routing to the depth preset with stop C can be performed in two steps:

Lower the router to the first stop level [7.1] for the preliminary routing step;
Lower the router to the second stop level [7.2] to complete the routing procedure.
This procedure enables rapid routing to a considerable depth while still achieving a good surface quality. The final routing depth is defined by adjusting the stop level [7.2].

Fine adjuster for edge trimming

The machine has a special fine adjuster for routing tools with a bearing guide, which allows quick and easy precision adjustment prior to rounding edges and prevents offsets [Fig. 8].
First of all, roughly preset the routing depth and perform a test run.

Then adjust the routing depth more precisely:
Open the clamping lever [9.2].
Push the depth stop [9.3] against the fixed stop C [9.5].
Clamp the depth stop using the eccenter [9.4] on the stepped stop (turn clockwise).
Close the clamping lever [9.2]. Unscrew the rotary knob [9.1].
Turn the adjusting wheel [9.6] to set the routing depth more precisely.
The routing depth can be adjusted in both directions because the depth stop is connected to the stepped stop.
Tighten the rotary knob [9.1].
Open the eccenter [9.4] (turn anticlockwise).
**** Perform more test runs and make the appropriate adjustments if necessary.

Dust extraction

**CAUTION
Breathing in dust can damage the respiratory passage.
** Always connect the machine to a dust extractor.
Only work with the chip guard [10.2] in perfect working order.
When performing work that generates dust, always wear a dust mask.
A Festool dust extractor with an extractor hose diameter of 36 mm or 27 mm (36 mm recommended due to the reduced risk of clogging) can be connected to the extractor connector [10.4] The extractor connector [10.4] can be rotated within the range indicated [10.3]. The extractor connector on the extraction pipe will no longer be secure if rotated outside of this range.

Chip guard
The chip guard [10.2] can be moved to the top position to change the router bit, for example. Slide the chip guard upwards until it engages or push the machine down as far as possible.
We recommend lowering the chip guard before starting work to improve the efficiency of the extraction system. Push the lever [10.1] towards the handle to do this.

KSF-OF chip deflector
The chip deflector KSF-OF [11.1] indirectly increases the efficiency of the extraction system during edge routing. The maximum possible routing diameter is 78 mm. The deflector is fitted in a similar way to the copying ring (see “Copy routing”). The hood can be cut off along the grooves [11.2] using a hacksaw and can thus be reduced in size. The chip deflector can then be used for interior radiuses up to a minimum radius of 52 mm.

Operation

WARNING
Risk of accident – read the following instructions:
Always secure the workpiece in such a manner that it cannot move while being routed.
Always hold the machine with both hands and by the handles [2.4] available.
Always switch on the router before bringing the router bit into contact with the workpiece!
Before starting work, make sure that the clamp lever [1.6] is closed and the center [1.7] is open.
**** Always ensure that the cutting power of the machine works against the feed direction of the machine (up-cut routing).

Procedure
Preset the required routing depth.
Switch on the machine.
Unscrew the rotary knob [1.3].
Push the machine down as far as possible.
Clamp the machine in this position by tightening the rotary knob [1.3].
Perform the routing task.
Unscrew the rotary knob [1.3].
Move the machine slowly upwards to the stop.
**** Switch off the machine.

Machine guidance methods

a) Routing with side stop
The side stop (partly as an accessory) is positioned parallel to the workpiece edge.

Secure both guide rods [12.4] with the two rotary knobs [12.2] on the side stop.
Insert the guide rods into the grooves on the router base to the required distance and secure them by turning the rotary knob [12.1].

Fine adjustment
Unscrew the rotary knob [12.7] to make fine adjustments with the adjusting wheel [12.5]. The dial ring [12.6] has a 0.1 mm scale for this purpose. If the adjusting wheel is held secure, the dial ring can be turned separately and set to “Zero”. The millimetre scale [12.3] on the main casing is useful for making larger adjustments. Tighten the rotary knob [12.7] again after completing any fine adjustments.
Adjust both guidance jaws [13.3] so that they are approx. 5 mm from the router bit. To do this, undo screws [13.2] and tighten again after completing the adjustments.
Only when routing along an edge: slide the extractor hood [13.1] until it latches into position on the side stop and connect an extraction hose 27 mm or 36 mm in diameter to the extractor connector [13.4]. Alternatively, leave the machine to extract the dust via the extractor connector.

b) Copy routing
When routing with templates, fit an integrated copying ring to the router (accessory).
Copying rings can be used in combination with the standard base runner. A special base runner is available as an accessory to improve the contact surface.

CAUTION
An excessively large routing tool may damage the copying ring and cause accidents.
**** Make sure that the routing tool used fits through the opening on the copying ring.

Procedure
Lay the machine on its side on a stable base.
Open the lever [14.4].
Remove the base runner [14.1].
Release the lever [14.4] again.
Insert a copying ring [14.3] in the correct position on the router base.
Insert the tabs [14.2] on a base runner into the router base.
**** Push down the base runner until it engages in the router base.
The overhang Y of the workpiece in relation the template [Fig. 15] is calculated as follows: Y = ½ (diameter of copying ring minus diameter of routing bit)

c) Edge trimming
Routing tools with a bearing guide are required when the machine is used for edge trimming. The machine is then guided in such a way that the bearing guide rolls off the workpiece. When trimming edges, always use the chip deflector KSF-OF to improve dust extraction.

d) Routing with a guide system FS
The guide system (partly as an accessory) makes it easier to route straight grooves.

Secure the guide rail to the workpiece using clamps [16.4].
Insert the base runner [16.3] for the guide stop into the router base (see “Changing the base runner”).
This base runner is offset to compensate for the height of the guide rail.
Secure both guide rods [16.6] with the rotary knobs [16.5] and [16.9] on the guide stop.
Unscrew the rotary knob [16.1]. Insert the guide rods [16.6] into the grooves on the router base.
Place the router with the guide stop on the guide rail.
If required, you can adjust the play of the guide stop on the guide rail by adjusting the two guidance jaws [16.2] with a screwdriver.
Slide the router along the guide rods until the routing tool reaches the required distance X from the guide rail.
Screw up the rotary knob [16.1].
Unscrew the rotary knob [16.10].
Turn the adjusting wheel [16.7] to adjust distance X more precisely.
Hold the adjusting wheel [16.7] to turn the scale [16.8] independently to “zero”.
**** Screw up the rotary knob [16.10].

Changing the base runner

Festool offers special base runners (as an accessory) for different applications.

Change the base runner as follows:
Lay the machine on its side on a stable base.
Open the lever [14.4].
Remove the base runner [14.1].
Release the lever [14.4] again.
**** Insert the tabs [14.2] on a base runner into the router base. Push down the base runner until it engages in the router base. Before using the base runner: remove the protective foil!

Aluminium processing

WARNING
Risk of accident – always perform the following safety measures when routing aluminium:
Add a residual-current circuit-breaker (FI, PRCD).
Connect the machine to a suitable dust extractor.
**** Remove dust deposits from the motor housing on a regular basis. Wear protective goggles.

Accessories

For your own safety, use only original Festool accessories and spare parts. The accessory and tool order number can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet under ,,www.festool.com“.

Service and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of accident, electric shock
Always pull the plug out of the socket before performing any type of work on the machine.
All maintenance and repair work which requires the motor housing to be opened, must only be carried out by an authorised service workshop.

To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the cooling-air openings in the motor housing clean and free of blockages.
The machine is equipped with self-disconnecting special carbon brushes. If they are worn, power is interrupted automatically and the machine comes to a standstill.

Customer service and repair. Only through manufacturer or service workshops: Please find the nearest address at: www.festool.com/Service

Use only original Festool spare parts! Order No. at: www.festool.com/Service

Environment

Do not dispose of the power tool as household waste! Bring machines, accessories and packaging to an environmentally-responsible recycling centre. Observe the valid national regulations.

EU only: In accordance with European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and implementation in national law, used electric power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally friendly recycling.

Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach

EU Declaration of Conformity

We declare under sole responsibility that this product complies with the following norms or normative documents:

EN 60745-1:200

9, EN 60745-2-17:2010, EN 55014-1:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2011, EN 55014-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2011, EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2013 according to the requirements of the directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/ EG (until 19.04.2016), 2014/30/EU (from 20.04.2016), 2011/65/EU.

Festool GmbH
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany

Dr. Johannes Steimel
Head of Research, Development and Technical
Documentation 2015-03-10

References

• stool.com
• Festool Worldwide - Tools for the toughest demands
• Service
• Elektrowerkzeuge für professionelle Handwerker | Festool Deutschland

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