of 1400 router clamping lever

[s1301950]

hi guys... just bought the of1400. couldn't figure for the life of me, how to unlock the clamping lever. is there any chance its locked somehow? i don't want to bruteforce it.

 

[morgan]

Turn the large knob that looks like a hand grip counterclockwise.

 

[teocaf]

i realize some think the manly thing to do is to throw the manual out with the box, but for things like that router, do yourself a favor and read the manual before you get that thing spinning at high speeds.
http://festoolusa.com/media/pdf/OF1400_manual_usa.pdf

 

[s1301950]

I know its also a manly thing to assume that one would ask the question without reading the manual. So to be mpretty concise in terms, the lever I'm referring to is the depth stop clamping lever. I have tried loosening the plunge lock knob so the router cam be moved up and down. But how come the lever just won't come down so the depth stop can move up and down.

 

[Gregor]

The Depth Stop Clamping Lever should come free counter-clockwise, it dosn't have an extra lock.
It might need a bit of initial force (slight surface corrosion in the threads from sitting unused while shipping, or it was a bit overtightened in the factory).

 

[air19]

Also if you enjoy watching Youtube videos then go to Youtube, search on Festool OF1400 and two great videos about the router will come up by New Brit Workshop and Half Inch Shy.  Both well worth watching for OF1400 owners.

 

[s1301950]

The Depth Stop Clamping Lever should come free counter-clockwise, it dosn't have an extra lock.
It might need a bit of initial force (slight surface corrosion in the threads from sitting unused while shipping, or it was a bit overtightened in the factory).

so give it a bit brute force? i don't wanta break anything...

 

[Gregor]

The Depth Stop Clamping Lever should come free counter-clockwise, it dosn't have an extra lock.
It might need a bit of initial force (slight surface corrosion in the threads from sitting unused while shipping, or it was a bit overtightened in the factory).

so give it a bit brute force? i don't wanta break anything...

I think it is unlikely to break - but it you're uncomfortable about it: call Festool on what to do about it (my guess is: 'apply some force', but YMMV). Or take it to your dealer and let him do it, in case it breaks he can instatly give you a fresh one

 

[geoffshep]

I know its also a manly thing to assume that one would ask the question without reading the manual. So to be mpretty concise in terms, the lever I'm referring to is the depth stop clamping lever. I have tried loosening the plunge lock knob so the router cam be moved up and down. But how come the lever just won't come down so the depth stop can move up and down.

Are you trying to move the right bit?  Have a look here:=1m56s

 

[s1301950]

I know its also a manly thing to assume that one would ask the question without reading the manual. So to be mpretty concise in terms, the lever I'm referring to is the depth stop clamping lever. I have tried loosening the plunge lock knob so the router cam be moved up and down. But how come the lever just won't come down so the depth stop can move up and down.

Are you trying to move the right bit?  Have a look here:=1m56s

In that video, it's 2m15s. The manual says depth stop clamping lever. I'm trying to zero out the router. Done the knob. Now I have to zero out the depth stop.

 

[Gregor]

I'm trying to zero out the router. Done the knob. Now I have to zero out the depth stop.

Sounds like you got it to move.

Zeroing the depth stop is simple:
1) Release the lever, push the machine (not switched on) down to the surface (so bit makes contact with the material), lock it
2) Release the 'knob', push down the metal rod onto to lowest of the pistons on the revolver
3) Push down the plastic tab till zero on the scale
4) Lift the plastic tab (including the rod) to the desired depth (on the scale), then tighten the depth stop clamping lever
5) Release the lock to deplunge the machine
Ready to go. Repeat procedure when you want a different depth or change the drill bit.

When you now plunge with the machine running you'll end up the depth you dialed in in step 4, you can fine adjust with the green dial near the lever (without releasing the lever). Dial the higher pistons (highest where the bit goes into the material, then down till you're at the lowest) to do multiple shallow passes instead of just one with the full final depth.

 

[geoffshep]

Actually, that's not a very good video - he confuses the issue by moving too many bits.  He lifts up the router, then when you see him set the depth stop, the router is plunged again.

The plastic pointer just slides on the rod - it is a friction fit.  Have a look at this one, it is a bit clearer - it should start at the right place:=4m10s