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Power Controls
To operate the router:
1. Set the motor speed by turning the variable speed
control knob to the desired speed according to the
Router Speed Settings table below.
2. Start the router by pulling in on the power trigger.
3. If desired, lock the power trigger in the On position
by holding in the trigger lock button, and then release
the power trigger.
4. To release the trigger lock, pull in and then release
the power trigger.
Router Speed and Feed Rate
The optimal router speed for an operation is determined
by the diameter of the router bit and the type of material
being machined. The important factor is the speed that
the router bit tips move past the workpiece. The tip
speed is proportional to the diameter of the router bit.
If the tip speed is too high, friction causes excessive heat
and the workpiece can be scorched. Too low of a tip
speed and the bit will tear the material instead of cutting
(for aluminum, the bit will grab the workpiece).
The feed rate of the router past the workpiece is a
function of the router speed, material type, and amount
of material being removed. Too fast of a feed rate can
cause chatter and tearout. Too slow of a feed rate can
burn or scorch the workpiece.
Router Speed Settings
Bit Diameter (inches) Material
≤½ ¾ 1 1¼ ≥1½
Feed
Pine
5-6 5-6 4-6 3-5 3-5 Fast
Oak
5-6 4-6 4-5 3-5 2-4 Moderate
Cherry
3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4 2-3 Moderate
Maple
3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4 2-3 Slow
Particleboard
and MDF
5-6 5-6 4-6 3-5 3-5 Fast
Soft Plastics
3-5 3-5 3-4 2-4 1-3 Slow
Hard Plastics
2-4 1-4 1-3 1-2 1-2 Slow
Aluminum
3-4 3-4 2-3 2-3 1-3 Slow
Dust Collection
Note: The OF 2200 router can be connected to the power
outlet of a Festool CT-class dust extractor; however, the
more load that is on the router, the more power it will
draw. If the router is drawing nearly it’s full load power, it
may be necessary to connect the router to a separate
electrical circuit from the dust extractor to prevent the
electrical circuit from being overloaded.
Note: When routing plastics, there may be a significant
buildup of static charge in the material and the router. To
minimize nuisance static shocks, it is best to use an anti-
static dust extractor hose.
The OF 2200 router was designed to have excellent dust collection capabilities.
The integral dust collection port extracts dust right at the point of generation—
near the router bit. The retractable dust shroud helps prevent dust from
escaping the work area, and the optional chip deflector helps capture dust while
edge routing.
The dust shroud is spring loaded and
latches in the retracted position. To raise
the shroud, lift it up until it clicks into
position. To lower the shroud, press the
release lever.
To use the Chip Deflector, refer to the
“
Installing Template Guides” section on
page 11.
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