Festool RAS 180.03 E: VORSICHT
VORSICHT: Festool RAS 180.03 E

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Fiberfi x-Schleifmittel
Fiberfi x-Schleifmittel können auf den Schleiftel-
lern 2F D 180 und Elastik D 180 eingesetzt werden.
In Verbindung mit dem Schleifteller 2F D 180 kann
auch beim Arbeiten mit Fiberfi x-Schleifmitteln die
Absaughaube AH-RAS D 180 verwendet werden.
7.5 Absaugung
VORSICHT
Eingeatmeter Staub schädigt die Atemwege.
• Schließen Sie die Maschine stets an eine Ab-
saugung an.
• Tragen Sie bei stauberzeugenden Arbeiten
einen Atemschutz.
An den Absaugstutzen [2-5] kann ein Festool
Absauggerät mit einem Schlauch-Durchmesser
von 27 mm angeschlossen werden.
Der Bürstenkranz [2-4] kann über den drehbaren
Zusatzgriff [3-1] verstellt werden. Dadurch ist eine
optimale Anpassung an die jeweilige Arbeitspo-
sition möglich
Drehen Sie den Bürstenkranz immer in Flug-
richtung des Schleifstaubs.
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Arbeiten mit der Maschine
Halten Sie die Maschine für eine sichere Fuhrungen
mit beiden Händen am Motorgehäuse und am Ge-
triebekopf bzw. am Zusatzhandgriff. Überlasten
Sie die Maschine nicht, indem Sie diese zu stark
andrücken! Sie erreichen das beste Schleifergeb-
nis, wenn Sie mit mäßig starkem Anpressdruck
arbeiten. Die Schleifl eistung und -qualität hän-
gen im wesentlichen von der Wahl des richtigen
Schleifmittels ab.
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Wartung und Pfl ege
WARNUNG
Unfallgefahr, Stromschlag
• Ziehen Sie vor allen Arbeiten an der Maschine
stets den Netzstecker aus der Steckdose.
•
Alle Wartungs- und Reparaturarbeiten, die eine
Öffnung des Gehäuses erfordern, dürfen nur
von einer autorisierten Kundendienstwerkstatt
durchgeführt werden.
Kundendienst und Reparatur
nur durch
Hersteller oder durch Servicewerkstät-
ten: Nächstgelegene Adresse unter:
www.festool.com/Service
EKAT
1
2
3
5
4
Nur original Festool Ersatzteile verwen-
den!
Bestell-Nr. unter:
www.festool.com/Service
Zur Sicherung der Luftzirkulation müssen die
Lüftungssöffnungen stets frei und sauber gehal-
ten werden. Das Gerät ist mit selbstabschaltbaren
Spezialkohlen ausgerüstet. Sind diese abgenutzt,
erfolgt eine automatische Stromunterbrechung
und das Gerät kommt zum Stillstand (siehe Kapitel
„Electronic“).
10 Entsorgung
Werfen Sie Elektrowerkzeuge nicht in den Haus-
müll! Führen Sie Gerät, Zubehör und Verpackung
einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung zu.
Beachten Sie dabei die geltenden nationalen Vor-
schriften.
Nur EU:
Gemäß Europäischer Richtlinie 2002/96/
EG müssen verbrauchte Elektrowerkzeuge ge-
trennt gesammelt und einer umweltgerechten
Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden.
Informationen zu Reach:
www.festool.com/reach
11 Zubehör
Verwenden Sie nur das für diese Maschine vorge-
sehene originale Festool Zubehör und Festool Ver-
brauchsmaterial, da diese System-Komponenten
optimal aufeinander abgestimmt sind. Bei der
Verwendung von Zubehör und Verbrauchsmaterial
anderer Anbieter ist eine qualitative Beeinträchti-
gung der Arbeitsergebnisse und Einschränkung
der Garantieansprüche wahrscheinlich.
Je nach Anwendung kann sich der Verschleiß der
Maschine oder Ihre persönliche Belastung erhö-
hen. Schützen Sie daher sich selbst, Ihre Maschine
und Ihre Garantieansprüche durch die ausschließ-
liche Nutzung von original Festool Zubehör und
Festool Verbrauchsmaterial!
Die Bestellnummern für Zubehör und Werkzeuge
fi nden Sie in Ihrem Festool Katalog oder im Internet
unter „www.festool.com“.

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Rotary sander RAS 180 E
1 Symbols
Warning of general danger
Electric
shock
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask!
Read the operating instructions/notes
2 Technical
data
Power consumption
1500 W
Rotational speed
800 – 4000 rpm
Tool dia.
180 mm
Spindle thread
M 14
Dust extractor connection diameter
27 mm
Protection class
/ II
Weight 4.2
kg
3 Machine
features
[1-1] On/off switch
[1-2] Switch-on lock
[1-3] LED
[1-4] Speed control
[1-5] Additional handle
The specifi ed illustrations are at the beginning of
this operating manual.
4 Intended
use
As specifi ed, the machines are designed for sand-
ing wood, plastic, composite, paintwork, filler,
metal and similar materials.
The user bears the responsibility for damage and
accidents caused by improper 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, fi re
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 bat-
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
- Never allow children to use the machine.
5.2 Machine-related safety instructions
-
This power tool is intended to function as a
sander. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifi cations provided with
this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious injury.
-
Operations such as grinding, wire brushing,
polishing or cutting-off are not recommended
to be performed with this power tool.
Opera-
tions for which the power tool was not designed
may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
-
Do not use accessories which are not specifi -
cally designed and recommended by Festool.
Just because the accessory can be attached to
your power tool, it does not assure safe opera-
tion.
-
The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool.
Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fl y apart.
-
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
-
The arbour size of wheels, fl anges, backing
pads or any other accessory must properly fi t
the spindle of the power tool.
Accessories with
arbour holes that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of bal-
ance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of
control.
-
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for
cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or acces-
sory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute.
Damaged ac-
cessories will normally break apart during this
test time.
-
Wear personal protective equipment. Depend-
ing on application, use face shield, safety gog-
gles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear
dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and

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workshop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye
protection must be capable of stopping fl ying
debris generated by various operations . The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of
fi ltrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
-
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area must
wear personal protective equipment.
Frag-
ments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fl y away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
-
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an opera-
tion where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting acces-
sory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock
the operator.
-
Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory.
If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
-
Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the
power tool out of your control.
-
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side.
Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
-
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
-
Do not operate the power tool near fl ammable
materials.
Sparks could ignite these materials.
-
Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-
ants.
Using water or other liquid coolants may
result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or
snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any
other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid
stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn
causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in
the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation
at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel
that is entering into the pinch point can dig into
the surface of the material causing the wheel to
climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump
toward or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under
these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions
as given below.
-
Maintain a fi rm grip on the power tool and po-
sition your body and arm to allow you to resist
kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle,
if provided, for maximum control over kickback
or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator
can control torque reactions or kickback forces,
if proper precautions are taken.
-
Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory.
Accessory may kickback over your hand.
-
Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kick-
back will propel the tool in direction opposite to
the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
-
Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
-
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
Safety warnings specifi c for sanding operations
-
Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc
paper. Follow manufacturers recommenda-
tions, when selecting sanding paper.
Larger
sanding paper extending beyond the sanding
pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
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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.
5.3 Emission
levels
Levels determined in accordance with EN 60745
are typically:
Sound pressure level
84 dB(A)
Noise level
95 dB(A)
Measuring uncertainty allowance
K = 3 dB