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Removing filler compound and adhesives from parquet flooring

surface to be machined
Old parquet, e.g. found under an adhered linoleum covering, should be reprocessed, meaning that the levelling compound and adhesive must be removed. The parquet must not be too damaged in this process. Our RG 130 restoration grinder is needed here because the filler compound is too hard for the parquet sander. Not only would vast amounts of abrasive paper be worn down, but the machine's roller could also be damaged. The depth limiter can be used to remove adhesive residue from the parquet flooring without removing more wood than is necessary.

    Description

    In the past, good old parquet flooring was often replaced with a linoleum covering because it was more user-friendly. The wooden flooring was also retained to keep things simple and to save costs. It was straightened with a self-levelling compound and the floor covering was adhered on top. Nowadays, people value the good old wood and want to see it again. But how do you remove the filler and adhesive from the flooring without destroying the wooden flooring underneath? Thanks to its adjustable milling depth, the strong, easy to guide Festool RG 130 renovation miller is specifically developed for this application and is a perfectly designed machine. The enormous quantities of removed material are extracted by a spiral on the machine directly below the milling disc. This spiral uses our cyclone technology to directly remove material from the CT-VA and carry it into the CT 36 E AC extractor. This means that users can work in a dust-free environment and without interruption for longer.
    removing linoleum

    Tools/accessories

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    Preparation/set-up

    • Attaching the DIA THERMO

      The blue DIA THERMO has been specifically designed for such applications (thermoelastic adhesives). The assembly of this diamond disc and its correct use means that its service life is almost unlimited. Mount the diamond disc on the machine, as described in the operating manual. If there is no elastic adhesive on the levelling compound, we recommend using the DIA ABRASIVE disc (red). The DIA ABRASIVE disc (red) may only be used in this instance as any adhesive would clog this disc.

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      Attaching the DIA THERMO

    • Adjusting the guide table

      The supplied guide table controls the setting depth, ensuring that the wood flooring is not damaged and the process only removes what is absolutely necessary. The guide table is installed to the right and the left around the existing guide, set to the correct depth by rotating the guide table, and is fitted with the small rotary wheel. This may need to be readjusted.

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      Adjusting the guide table

    • Setting the AC to full power

      Correctly adjust all of the settings on the extractor.

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      Setting the AC to full power

    • Setting the suction power

      Set the suction power to the highest level. 

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      Setting the suction power to full power

    • Setting the hose diameter to 32

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      Setting the hose diameter to 32

    • Switching the ON button to AUTO

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      Switching the ON button to AUTO

    • Connecting the extractor to the pre-separator

      Connect the extractor to the CT-VA and the router to the CT-VA. Connect the RG plug to the extractor and the extractor to the electrical outlet module.

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      Connecting the extractor to the pre-separator

    • Connecting the extractor to the router

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      Connecting the extractor to the router

    • Adjusting the handle

      Move the handle into a position that is easy to guide.

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      Adjusting the handle

    Procedure

    • Has everything been connected?

      If the equipment is ready, set the speed to 6. Switch on the RG 130, lock the switch to continuous operation as described and run at full speed. Keep both hands on the machine. Use the two handles! Carefully position the sander on the ground and guide it, making circular movements. Always move the sander from the outside to the inside of the material to be removed until it has been completely removed right up to the edge.

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      Has everything been connected?

    • Milling close to the edge

      When milling the edges, remove the guide table, fold up the brush segment at the front and then mill the edges. This means that a single machine can meet all of our needs. For your convenience, sand off the edges after sanding down the surface.

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      Milling close to the edge

    • Milled surface

      If the complete surface has been removed right down to the edges and down to the wood, you can use the parquet sander to carry out precision work, including on the sealant, without any difficulties.

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      Milled surface

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