Festool EHL 65 EQ Installation instructions

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EHL 65 EQ
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Original operating manual
The specified illustrations appear at the beginning
of the Operating Instructions.
1Symbols
2Technicaldata
3 Machine features
4 Intended use
One-handed planer suitable for machining
– wood, soft plastic and similar materials,
– only with tools manufactured by Festool.
The machine is designed and approved for use by
trained persons or specialists only.
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
5 Safety instructions
5.1 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 ref-
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2 Machine-related safety instructions
– Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down.
An exposed rotating cutter may engage
the surface leading to possible loss of control and
serious injury.
–
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces only, because cutter may contact its own
cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed
1 Symbols................................................ 10
2 Technical data ...................................... 10
3 Machine features.................................. 10
4 Intended use......................................... 10
5 Safety instructions ............................... 10
6 Operation.............................................. 11
7 Settings ................................................ 11
8 Working with the machine ................... 12
9 Service and maintenance..................... 13
10 Accessories .......................................... 13
11 Environment......................................... 13
12 EU Declaration of Conformity .............. 13
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
Wear ear protection.
Wear protective goggles.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective gloves.
Disconnect from the power supply!
Do not throw in the household waste.
One-handed planer EHL 65 EQ
Power 720 W
Speed (no load) n
0
15600 rpm
Planing width 65 mm
Planing depth 0 - 4 mm
Max. rebate depth 23 mm
Weight (excluding cable) 2,4 kg
Safety class /II
[1-1] Angle adapter for attaching a suction hose
[1-2] Extractor connector
[1-3] Marking for setting the planing thickness
[1-4] Planing thickness adjuster
[1-5] Scale indicating planing thickness
[1-6] Button for switching the extractor connec-
tor to the other side
[1-7] Cover for spiral blade
[1-8] On/Off switch
[1-9] Allen key
[1-10] Support foot
[1-11] V groove for chamfering

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metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
– 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.
–
Festool electric power tools must only be in-
stalled on work tables provided by Festool for
this purpose.
If the tool is installed in another, or
self-made, work table, it can become unstable
and result in serious accidents.
– Check the installation fixture prior to use and do
not use the machine if the fixture does not func-
tion correctly.
–
Wear suitable protection: such as ear protec-
tion, safety goggles, a dust mask for work which
generates dust, and protective gloves when
working with raw materials and when changing
tools.
5.3 Emission levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745 are
typically:
Vibration emission level a
h
(vector sum for three di-
rections) and uncertainty K measured in accor-
dance with 60745:
The specified emissions values (vibration, noise)
– are used to compare machines.
– They are also used for making preliminary esti-
mates 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!
6Operation
Always switch the machine off before con-
necting or disconnecting the mains power
cable!
Connecting and detaching the mains power cable
-
see Fig. [2] .
Switch on: press [1-7]
Switch off: release [1-7]
7 Settings
7.1 Electronics
The machine features full-wave electronics with
the following features:
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up en-
sures that the machine starts up jolt-free.
Constant speed
The motor speed remains constant through elec-
tronic control to ensure a uniform cutting speed
even when under load.
Temperature cut-out
The machine power supply is limited and the speed
reduced if the motor exceeds a certain tempera-
ture. The machine continues operating at reduced
power to allow the ventilator to cool the motor
quickly. The machine starts up again automatically
once the motor has cooled sufficiently.
7.2 Adjusting the planing thickness
X Use the rotary knob [1-4] .
Sound pressure level L
PA
= 77 dB(A)
Sound power level L
WA
= 88 dB(A)
Uncertainty K = 3 dB
Wear ear protection.
Vibration emission level (3 direc-
tions): a
h
< 2,5 m/s
2
Uncertainty K = 1,5 m/s
2
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
X The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-
er source must correspond with the specifica-
tions on the machine's name plate.
X In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the ma-
chine!

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The marking [1-3] on the scale [1-5] around the ro-
tary knob indicates the planing depth setting.
L The space between two lines on the scale rep-
resents a change in the planing depth of approx.
0.1 mm .
Recommendation: do not set a planing thickness
greater than 2.5 mm for planing widths over 40
mm.
7.3 Changing spiral blades [3]
X Remove the Allen key.
X Loosen three clamping screws on the planer
shaft.
X Remove the spiral blade.
X Clean the blade retaining groove.
X Insert spiral blade HW65 (488 503) with the la-
belled side facing the rear planer foot.
X Align the spiral blade using a ruler so that the
face end is flush with the lateral edges of the
front and rear planer foot.
X Tighten the clamping screws (starting with the
central clamping screw).
7.4 Dust extraction
Dust extraction possible with:
– Chip collection bag [4-1] (accessory) on the ex-
tractor connector [4-4]
– Mobile dust extractor with a suction hose [4-2] Ø
27 or Ø 36 (accessory) on the angle adapter [4-3]
The dust extractor can be connected to both sides
of the machine:
X Push down the [4-5] button firmly.
X Pull out the connecting adapter from the oppo-
site side
[4A] .
X Insert the end of the adapter with the button into
the other side of the housing opening up to the
stop
[4B]
Ejected chips can be deflected in any direction by
adjusting the angle adapter
[4-3] .
8 Working with the machine
X Set the desired planing thickness (see chapter
7.2).
X Place the front foot of the planer on the work-
piece without touching the workpiece with the
planer head.
X Switch on the planer.
X Guide the planer across the workpiece with the
planer foot laid flat.
X Apply force to the front planer foot when
starting to plane.
X Apply force to the rear planer foot for the re-
mainder of the planing process.
8.1 Setting down the planer
increase planing
depth decrease planing depth
WARNING
Worn spiral blades pose a risk of kickback and
could result in poor quality planing work
X Always use sharp, undamaged spiral blades.
CAUTION
Hot and sharp tools
Risk of injury
X Wear protective gloves.
WARNING
Dust hazard
X Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.
X Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
WARNING
Risk of injury, damage to the spiral blade
X The surface must be free of metal objects prior
to planing!
Wear a dust mask.
WARNING
Risk of injury
X Do not use unless the support foot [1-10] is fully
functional.
X The planer shaft continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the machine is switched off. Wait
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A support foot [1-10] is fitted to the end of the plan-
er foot so that the EHL 65 EQ can be set down safe-
ly.When the machine is lifted up, the support foot
automatically swivels over the edge of the planer
foot so that the blade does not touch the surface
when the planer is set down.
8.2 Chamfering
The front planer foot is fitted with a 90° V groove [1-
11]
for chamfering workpiece edges. The V groove
is 2 mm deep so that 2 mm of the edge is chamfered
when the planing thickness is set to 0.
8.3 Bench mounting
The planer can be operated as a stationary machine
in combination with bench unit SE-EHL (488524).
9 Service and maintenance
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
The machine is equipped with special carbon
brushes. If they are worn, the power is interrupted
automatically and the machine comes to a stand-
still.
To ensure constant air circulation, always keep the
cooling air openings in the motor housing clean and
free of blockages.
10 Accessories
The order numbers of the accessories and tools can
be found in the Festool catalogue or on the Internet
under "www.festool.com".
10.1 Fitting the rebate depth stop [5]
The rebate depth stop [5-2] can be adjusted in in-
finite variables to a setting between 0 to 23 mm. The
marking [5-1] indicates the rebate depth setting.
10.2 Fitting the parallel stop [6]
In order to plane along an edge, the planing width
can be adjusted from 0 to 65 mm by releasing the
clamp
[6-1] and adjusting the stop.
11 Environment
Do not dispose of the device in house-
hold waste!
Recycle devices, accesso-
ries and packaging. Observe applica-
ble country-specific regulations.
EU only: European Directive 2002/96/
EC stipulates that used electric power tools must
be collected separately and disposed of at an envi-
ronmentally responsible recycling centre.
Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach
12 EU Declaration of Conformity
We declare under sole responsibility that this prod-
uct complies with the following directives and stan-
dards:
2006/42/EG, 2004/108/EG, 2011/65/EU, EN 60745-
1, EN 60745-2-14, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN
61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.
Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG
Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany
Dr. Martin Zimmer
Head of Research, Development and Technical
Documentation
15.10.2012
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
X Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance work on
the machine!
X All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
EKAT
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One-handed planer Serial no.
EHL 65 EQ 10005425, 499543,
10008100, 10008101
Year of CE mark: 2012