OF 1400 router sparks!

[tom46]

Hi Guys,
Last week i finally got my first festool router (of1400).  Brand new out the box i've mitred two worktop joints last week, great router A1. Today i used a flush bit to square up 18mm mdf. I'm only taking about 3mm off so nothing over the top at all. The problem i'm getting it when i turn the router off theres a serious amount of orange sparks, like fireworks which can be seen through the top vent hatch.  At first i noticed the slightest bit of smoke but this has now cleared and i just get loads of sparks.
Does anyone know if this is normal i.e the brushes wearing in or do you think there could be an issue.

Help appreciated Thanks Tom 

 

[semenza]

Hi Tom,

Welcome to the forum!

    I don't recall mine doing that , but it has been a long time so I may just be forgetting.  Have you tried contacting your dealer? Or UK Festool

Seth

 

[Roseland]

Mine sparks too; I just assumed it was a function of the electronic brake.

Andrew

 

[tom46]

Hi thanks for the replies,
Have been on phone to my dealer and he assures me this is normal at first and yes its to do with the electronic brake.
Tom

 

[Stone Message]

Hi thanks for the replies,
Have been on phone to my dealer and he assures me this is normal at first and yes its to do with the electronic brake.
Tom

I had been worried about mine and said so on a thread a few months ago but it no longer does it.

I am absolutely happy that the dealer quoted by Tom is quite right and it is all quite normal.

Peter