On the previous version changing from
rotary to random orbit mode required
lifting the lock and twisting a shaft, the
green mechanism shown in this photo.
Simple enough but a bit fussy. On the
new version the same change is accom-
plished by simply moving the green rec-
tangular button on the front top of the
unit. Faster and far handier. The other
green button shown is the on-off switch
positioned to be on top right where your
thumb naturally falls. The previous
model had the on-off switch on the
side where you had to consciously
look or feel for it.
Finally, there is now a slick snap on
guard that prevents the Rotex pad
from impacting the work piece -
very much appreciated if you have
ever scarred a work piece by inad-
vertently hitting some part of it
with the edge of the pad. Ouch!
So this new version of the already
very good Rotex is a nice piece of
continuous improvement engi-
neering that adds useful new fea-
tures, improves power, and makes
the unit a bit smaller and easier to
handle with none of the good stuff
from the previous unit compro-
mised. Bravo Festool!
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