Festool 574354 User Manual

A variety of optional baseplates are available for the router 
with a full range from narrow to wide openings. Typically, 
you want to use a baseplate with an opening slightly larger 
than the diameter of the router bit. Router baseplates can 
be changed in seconds without needing any tools.  

 

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, unplug 
the router when working near an exposed router 
bit. 

 

Note: New baseplates, including the standard 
baseplate with the router, have a protective film 
covering the fiber-plastic base. This film should 
be removed before using the baseplate. 

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To remove the baseplate, rotate the baseplate release 
lever. 

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To install the baseplate, insert the hinge tabs into the 
slots at the back of the router and snap the baseplate 
closed. 

The Chip Deflector is used during edge routing to help 
contain flying chips and dust. 

Template guides (also known as copy rings) are used to 
control the position of the router relative to an external 
pattern or template. This permits you to follow an external 
pattern even if the router bit does not have a guide 
bearing (refer to “

” on page 14).  

The OF 2200 EB router package may include either a 
standard Festool copy ring, a universal template guide 
adapter, or both. The 
template guide adapter 
allows you to use 
universal guides from 
other manufacturers 
with your Festool 
router.  

The function of the 
Festool copy ring and 
the universal template 
guide adapter are the 
same, except with the 
universal guide adapter 
you provide the 

template guide. This allows you to use template guides 
that you already own with your Festool router.  

To install the chip deflector or template guide, remove the 
baseplate and insert the deflector or guide in the center, 
and then reinstall the baseplate. 

 

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