Ratcheting collet not working on OF2200

[rnt80]

The ratcheting collet rocker on my OF2200 is not engaging so I can't remove the bit I have in the collet.  The router is unplugged and the on/off switches are not engaged.  Any ideas?

 

[tiralie]

The ratcheting collet rocker on my OF2200 is not engaging so I can't remove the bit I have in the collet.  The router is unplugged and the on/off switches are not engaged.  Any ideas?

I have not had this problem, but I was thinking as long as the collet turns freely, plug the machine in and turn it on and off and then see if the rocker will engage.

Tim

 

[sancho57]

The ratcheting collet rocker on my OF2200 is not engaging so I can't remove the bit I have in the collet.  The router is unplugged and the on/off switches are not engaged.  Any ideas?

Had the same issue a few days ago. It was due to wood dust getting through the cover when used in the CMS. Just take the black cover off that surrounds the collet/ shaft blow the dust out and reinstall.

 

[willsabus]

I agree with Jobsworth, mine did that once and just needed blown out with air.

 

[colesymark]

Thanks Jobsworth, saved me a trip to the Festool Dealer, wood chips & dust were preventing the ratchet from engaging.Removed the dark blue cover with four screws and gave it a good clean out. Now works as normal. Thanks a million!