Festool BS 75 Installation instructions

Originalbetriebsanleitung 4
Original operating manual 8
Notice d’utilisation d’origine 12
Manual de instrucciones original 16
Istruzioni per l’uso originali 20
Originele gebruiksaanwijzing 24
Originalbruksanvisning 29
Alkuperäiset käyttöohjeet 32
Original brugsanvisning 36
Originalbruksanvisning 40
Manual de instruções original 45
Оригинал Руководства по эксплуатации 48
Originál návodu k obsluze 52
Oryginalna instrukcja eksploatacji 56
468025_008
BS 75
BS 75 E
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG
Wertstraße 20
D-73240 Wendlingen
Telefon: [phone]
Telefax: 07024/804-20608
http://www.festool.com

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3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
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4.5
5.3
6.2
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Belt sander
Technical data BS 75/BS 75 E
Sanding width 75 mm
Belt length 533 mm
Wattage 800/1,010 W
Belt speed
no-load 315/200 – 380 m/min
rated load 265/150 – 320 m/min
Weight of machine 3.8 kg
Degree of protection /II
The specified illustrations can be found at the
beginning of the operating instructions.
Graphical symbols
Caution. Danger!
Read the operating instructions/notes
Wear ear protection!
1 Before starting up, please observe the
following
1.1 Safety note
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings 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.
- Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the belt may contact its own cord.
Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
Harmful/toxic dusts can occur during your work
(e.g. lead-containing paint, some types of wood
and metal). Contact with these dusts, especially
inhaling them, can represent a hazard for operat-
ing personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply
with the safety regulations that apply in your coun-
try. Connect the electric power tool to a suitable
extraction system.
To protect your health, wear a P2 protec-
tive mask.
- Before doing any work to the machine, first re-
move the plug from the mains.
- Only insert plug when machine is switched off.
- Use the machine only for dry sanding.
- Materials containing asbestos are not to be
worked.
- Always connect to a dust bag or external dust
extraction device.
- When sanding take care the cable does not come
into contact with the sanding belt.
- The damaged cord must be exchanged imme-
diately by a specialist.
- Repairs should only be carried out by qualified
personnel.
- Use only original spare parts.
- Only for AS/NZS: The tool shall always be sup-
plied via residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less.
1.2 Intended use
All-purpose sander for sanding wood, plastics,
metals and building materials; using the appro-
priate sanding belts, surfaces, edges, lippings
and rebates can be rough or fine sanded; with
the Type BS 75 E - Set, using the sanding frame,
high-grade workpiece surfaces such as veneers
etc., can be sanded.
The operation and application of the sander can
be extended with the accessories listed.
Generally accepted accident prevention regula-
tion and the enclosed »Safety Instructions« for
the avoidance of accidents when working with the
electric tools, must be complied with.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages
caused by unauthorized changes or the use of
external accessories with the machine.
The user is liable for damage and injury
resulting from incorrect usage!
1.3 Metalworking
The following precautions are to be taken when
processing metals for safety reasons:
- Connect a residual current operated device in
series before the tool.
- Connect tool to a suitable dust extractor. Wood
dust must be removed from the dust extractor
beforehand – because of the danger of dust
explosion!
- Clean tool regularly of dust accumulations in
the motor housing.

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Wear safety glasses when sanding metal.
1.4 Noise/vibration information
Measured values determined according to
EN 60745. Typically the A-weighted noise levels
of the tool are:
BS 75/BS 75 E
Sound pressure level 92/91 dB (A)
Sound power level 103/102 dB (A)
Measuring uncertainty allowance K = 3 dB
Wear ear protection!
Overall vibration levels ah(vector sum for three di-
rections) measured in accordance with EN 60745:
Handle ah< 2.5 m/s²
K = 1.5 m/s²
Front handle ah= 7.5 m/s²
K = 2.0 m/s²
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 oth-
er insertion tools or if not maintained adequately.
Take note of idling and downtimes of machine!
2 Mains supply
The mains voltage must match the voltage on
the rating plate.
Fuse for 230 V: 10 Amp slow action or equivalent
automatic cut-out.
Connection is also possible to sockets without an
earthing contact, as protective insulation (Class
II) is present.
Only use a run out extension lead with a cross
section of 3 x 1.5 mm2, max. 20 m, (3 x 2.5 mm2,
max. 50 m). When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
3 Electronic adaptation of belt speed on
types BS 75 E
The control electronics permits the in-
finitely variable adaptation of the belt
speed.
Setting of set wheel Belt speed
(no-load)
1 200 m/min
2 240 m/min
3 300 m/min
4 340 m/min
5 360 m/min
6 380 m/min
The most suitable belt speed must be found
by trial and error when starting work, because
there are several prime factors which influence
the choice, such as the surface and quality of the
workpiece, the make of abrasive belt and grit, skill
of the operator etc.
The figures shown in the table are only recom-
mended values.
Application Setting of set
wheel
Grit
Solid wood, fine 4 - 6 100
Veneer 3 - 4 120
Chipboard 5 - 6 100
Plastics 1 - 4 100
Steel 2 - 4 80
Paint remova 1 - 3 24
The belt speed is infinitely adjustable up to the
maximum setting while work is in process.
This is done by turning the set wheel (2.1).
It must be remembered that at low speed settings
the sander has a lower power output. In order to
avoid overloading, therefore, the speed has to be
increased by turning the set wheel if it turns out
that the belt speed falls sharply while working.
4 Operation
Only to be switched on when the machine is
raised. Using the lock on button (1.2), the switch
(1.3) can be locked in the ON position. Before
sanding, check the alignment of the belt and if
necessary, adjust by turning the adjusting knob
(1.4) until the belt is flush with the outside edge
of the sanding face.
Using both hands, place the machine straight onto
the workpiece to be sanded.

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The actual weight of the machine provides ad-
equate sanding pressure to produce good sanding
quality.
The expelled cooling air can be guided in the most
favourable direction by the ducting flap (1.1) .
4.1 Working with the sanding frame in the
case of type BS 75 E - Set
Set the machine with the knurled head screw (2.4),
so that when it is placed on the workpiece surface
the sanding belt does not engage.
The sanding belt is engaged by turning the knurled
head screw towards the plus symbol until the belt
makes contact.
Continue turning the knurled screw to achieve the
desired depth of stock removal (1 complete turn
corresponds to a height adjustment of 0.4 mm).
When interrupting or on completing work, the
sander is raised from the working position (2.3)
set to a position of rest (2.2) by means of an ec-
centric lever.
By swinging the eccentric lever back to working
position the depth of stock removal set previously
is again obtained.
4.2 Taking the sanding frame off
Press down the knurled head screw (2.4) until the
shank (2.5) springs out of the spring catch and the
machine can be withdrawn from the rear.
The sander and sanding frame are aligned
for optimum accuracy at the factory by
suitable adjustment of the guiding struts.
For this reason do not remove the guiding
struts.
4.3 Assembling the sanding frame
Make sure that the glide pins (2.6, 2.8) fixed to
the sanding frame engage front and back in the
grooves of the guide struts (2.7, 2.9).
Slide the sander downwards along the grooves
until the shank (2.5) engages.
4.4 Changing the sanding belt
Pull the lever (3.5) forward; the belt is now slack
and can be removed.
When inserting the sanding belt, make sure that
the running direction of the belt (usually indicated
by an arrow on the inside) matches the running
direction of the machine (3.4).
Tighten the belt again with the lever and align
when running.
4.5 Dust extraction
The dust produced while working can be
detrimental to health, combustible or
explosive. Suitable safety measures are
necessary.
The dust bag (4.1) with the adopter (4.3) is at-
tached to the exhaust duct (4.2) by means of a
bayonet catch by turning to the right.
The dust bag is removed for emptying by turning
it to the left.
At the time of fixing, ensure that the leaf spring
stud touches the belt housing.
The dust extraction system will continue to func-
tion effectively as long as the bag is emptied in
good time.
For working with the protection of the environ-
ment in mind it is advisable to use the Festool
dust extraction system.
The connecting socket from the suction hose can
be connected using the adapter (4.4) which is sup-
plied as standard.
4.6 Stationary use (partly accessories)
– Attach both feet (5.3) via the two threaded holes
(4.5). Important: the straight edges of the feet
must face inwards.
– Make sure that the machine is standing firmly:
use clamps to attach the feet to the base.
4.7 Longitudinal stop (partly accessories)
– Attach the longitudinal stop to the threaded hole
(5.2) using screw (5.1).
– Unscrew the screw (6.3) to adjust the position
of the longitudinal stop along the sanding belt.
– To sand sloping surfaces, unscrew the screw
(6.2) and adjust the longitudinal stop. The scale
(6.1) indicates the angle setting.
5 Maintenance and care
Always remove the power supply plug
from the socket before carrying out any
work on the machine.
All maintenance and repair work which
requires the motor casing to be opened
may only be carried out by an authorised
service centre.
Customer service and repair. Only
through manufacturer or service work-
shops: Please find the nearest address
at:: www.festool.com/Service
EKAT
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Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festool.com/Service

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When the graphite coating on the pad lining (3.3)
is heavily worn this has to be replaced. To do this
the 3 cheese-head screws (3.1) are loosened and
the strip (3.2) removed.
A sanding support for rough work at high removal
rates is available.
The belt sander requires practically no mainte-
nance.
The lubrication for the antifriction bearings and
gears is designed to last for the service life of the
machine.
It is advisable to clean the air intake and outlet
ports and the dust suction and extraction channel
occasionally with compressed air while the sander
is running and at standstill.
This will prevent the openings from becoming
clogged with dust.
The special carbon brushes only wear down to a
minimum length.
Thereafter the power cuts out automatically and
the sander comes to a stop.
The motor housing may only be opened by an
authorised Festool service workshop, since spe-
cialist knowledge is required for assembly.
6 Accessories
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in your Festool catalogue or on the Internet under
“www.festool.com”.
Sanding belts
- Resin-bonded X-cloth belts:
for finest wood sanding, machining of non-
ferrous and light metals, hardboards, iron and
sheet steel, deburring metals.
- Combination belts:
for removing paint and remains of concrete,
sanding plaster surfaces.
7 Disposal
Do not throw the power tool in your household
waste! Dispose of the machine, accessories and
packaging at an environmentally-responsible
recycling centre! Observe the valid national regu-
lations.
EU only: European Directive 2002/96/EC stipulate
that used electric power tools must be collected
separately and disposed of at an environmentally
responsible recycling centre.
Information on REACh:
www.festool.com/reach