Festool Plunge Router I - Manuals

Service ► Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. ► When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructi...

Tool Description This section provides a quick overview of the components and features of the OF 1400 EQ router. Additional information about these components and features will be discussed later in the manual. 6 OF 1400 EQ Router Figure 1 a. Trigger (On/Off Switch). Used to turn the router On and O...

Changing Router Bits The OF1400 EQ has the unique feature of a ratcheting spindle lock. Because the spindle lock is ratcheted, you don't need to remove the wrench to make multiple turns of the collet nut; simply move the wrench back and forth. The router also has a very deep spindle bore (2¼ inches)...

Dust Collection Instruction Manual 9 Dust Extraction Hood The dust extraction hood can be installed on the top of the router base and connected to a vacuum for dust collection. To install the dust extraction hood, insert the mounting tabs into the router base, and turn the retaining latch to the loc...

Setting the Plunge Depth 10 OF 1400 EQ Router Using Basic Plunge Features The basic plunge features are used for the majority of operations including both fixed depth routing and plunge routing. 1. Unplug the router for safety. 2. Loosen the depth stop clamping lever so the depth stop is free to mov...

Using the Depth Stop Turret The depth stop turret allows you to easily change between different depths without changing the depth stop settings. ► The turret posts can be calibrated for repeatable depth settings from a basepoint depth, such as making dado cuts. ► One of the most common tasks for the...

Using the Turret for Precision Depths This procedure is very helpful when you have day-to-day plunging operations that use the same depth relative to a basepoint. You can quickly reset the depth even after changing the router bit. Before using this procedure, make sure you perform the “Calibrating t...

Plunge Routing Plunge routing is any operation where the router is lowered down into the cutting area after the router has been started. Most often this involves router bits that do not have a guide bearing, but can also be used for interior cutting (such as the circular cut shown on page 12). Instr...

Advanced Routing Techniques Starting a Cut Near a Corner 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 catch u...

Pre-cutting Dovetails and Keyways Dovetail and keyway cutters are inherently weak because the upper shank of the bit is smaller than the cutting edges. If the stress on the bit is too great, the cutting tip can break. To reduce the stress on the cutter, it is common practice to plough out the majori...

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. Instruction Manual 17 This topic is presented for information only, and is in...

Accessories Guide Rail Attachment The guide rail attachment is used to connect the router to ail Attachment 3. Place the other guide block over the free end of the micro- adjust thumbwheel. a Festool guide rail system for making straight cuts. Assembling the Guide R 1. Before assembling the attachme...

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 rou ile h n Edg ting (such as fluted columns) or for edge forming. Wh t e operations are similar, there are additional setups ecessary for edge form routing. e Forming S...

24 OF 1400 EQ Router Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Motor does not start ► Check that the cord is properly plugged into the router and into an outlet. ► Make sure the ou e circuit breaker or try another outlet. ► If used with a Fes pointing to "Auto". The auxiliary outlet on the dus...

Instruction Manual 25 Maintenance Routine Maintenance Any maint hat requires opening of the motor housing should be carried out only authorized Customer Service Center (whose supplied by your dealer)! Maintenance or repa carried out by an unauthorized person can l connection of electrical wires or o...