Working With The Machine; On/Off Switch [1-2]; Depth Stop - Festool DWC 18-2500 Guide D'utilisation

On/Off switch [1-2]

 Pressing only the switch [1-2] does not start the
machine – it is not a machine fault!
 Upon screwing to the required depth, the power
tool switches off!
The machine can be switched on by means of sev-
eral methods:
[1-4] [1-3]
a) MAN
CLOCKWISE
b) AUTO
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
c) -
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
a)

Set the forward / reverse switch [1-3] into ma-
chine clockwise operation.

Set the switch [1-4] into MAN position.

In order to switch on the power tool, apply the
switch [1-2] and concurrently press the bit on
the screw.
Use the switch [1-2] to gradually regulate the
speed.
b)

Set the forward / reverse switch [1-3] into ma-
chine clockwise operation.

Set the switch [1-4] into AUTO position.

Press the bit on the screw and the power tool
will switch on.
Switch [1-2] does not need to be pressed. Maxi-
mum speed is set automatically.
c)

Set the forward / reverse switch [1-3] into ma-
chine anti-clockwise operation.

In order to start the power tool, press the switch
[1-2].
The switch MAN/AUTO [1-4] is in any position.
Use the switch [1-2] to gradually regulate the
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Working with the machine

[1-2] [1-6]
PRESS PRESS
- PRESS
PRESS -
speed.
 If the forward / reverse switch [1-3] is set to
anti-clockwise operation, the screwdriver can
be started only by pressing the switch [1-2]
without additional pressure on the bit!
 It is not necessary to remove the depth stop in
order to unscrew screws!

Depth stop

Turning the depth stop [6-1] sets the screwing
depth – see figure [6]. The setting accuracy is ap-
prox ± 0.1 mm.
Anti-clockwise screws are inserted deeper
rotation
Clockwise rotation screws are inserted to lower
depth
Upon setting the depth, set some screws to test and
adjust the depth.
6
6-1
Depth stop assembly

Fit the depth stop [7-1] on the gear box [7-2].

Press until it engages in the groove.
7
7-1
7-2