OF1400 can't remember

[andyman]

Haven't used my router for about 6 weeks, used today and can't remember if it has an automatic brake on the spindle, if it has mine is not working so any ideas? ???

 

[nclemmons]

No automatic brake on any of the routers from Festool.

neil

 

[peter halle]

The 2200 does have a magnetic brake but as Neil wrote - your 1400 isn't broken.

Peter

 

[mouppe]

The OP is in Wales. The OF1400 sold in the UK does indeed have a brake. The "B" in the name denotes a brake. NA routers are EQ, Europe etc. are EBQ.

http://www.festool.co.uk/Products/Pages/Product-Detail.aspx?pid=574345&name=Router-OF-1400-EBQ-Plus-GB-240V

 

[peter halle]

OOPS!  [doh]

 

[AlexThePalex]

The OP is in Wales. The OF1400 sold in the UK does indeed have a brake. The "B" in the name denotes a brake. NA routers are EQ, Europe etc. are EBQ.

http://www.festool.co.uk/Products/Pages/Product-Detail.aspx?pid=574345&name=Router-OF-1400-EBQ-Plus-GB-240V

Only the 240v model is the EBQ with brake, the 110v (=EQ) model does not have a brake. So now the question is, does the OP have the 110v or the 240v model?

 

[mouppe]

Alex, you're on the ball tonight!

[laughing]

 

[Jeff Zanin]

Could this be any more complicated?  [huh]

 

[nclemmons]

Wow Peter.  I do have a 2200 but have never noticed a brake on it. 

I also have the 1010, 1400, and MFK700 trimmer.

 

[peter halle]

Just relaying what is on the Festool USA website:

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[Stephen B]

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Hi,

Is it totally not working, or just slower than the suggested 2 seconds in the manual?

In my experience with an EBQ [Aust], biscuit [CMT 2mm] slot and other wider cutters take a bit longer for the router to effect braking due to increased centrifugal forces.

Also make sure the collet area is free of dust/debris..

And as Shane often says, you may need to contact Festool.

Hope this is of some use.   [smile]

 

[andyman]

Router is 110v it is taking longer than 2 seconds to stop.
It went back to festool about 3 weeks after i had it yhey replaced the armature

 

[Stephen B]

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We'll then it would appear that what Alex and RL say regarding 110v models is applicable to your situation.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Yes, the 2200 has a brake -- you can see how fast it stops when powering off compared to other routers.  It takes just a few seconds.  Pretty cool and safe feature.

Scot