WARNING
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
► Wipe down the mobile dust extractor and
clean all accessories thoroughly using the
extractor (inside and out) before removing
from the working area.
► Parts that you were not able to clean thor
oughly must be sealed in an airtight plastic
bag prior to transportation.
► Wear a dust mask!
The machine shall be stored indoors on
ly.
► Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry
room inaccessible to unauthorised users.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance
work on the machine!
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the motor housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorised
service workshop.
Damaged safety devices and components must
be repaired or replaced in a recognised special
ist workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the
operating manual.
Customer service and repair only through
manufacturer or service workshops: Please
find the nearest address at: www.festool.com/
service
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Only use original Festool spare parts! Order No.
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Observe the following instructions:
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A dust test must be performed at least
once a year by the manufacturer or an in
structed person. This test may include
checks to determine whether the filter is
damaged, the machine is sealed properly
and the monitoring features are functioning
correctly.
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During maintenance and repair work, all
components that cannot be cleaned satis
factorily must be replaced. The old compo
nents must be sealed in impermeable plas
tic bags prior to disposal in compliance
with applicable regulations for this type of
waste.
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Provided maintenance personnel or other
persons in the vicinity are not endangered,
the user must dismantle and clean the ma
chine prior to performing maintenance
work. Appropriate precautionary measures
include decontaminating the machine prior
to disassembly, making provisions for lo
cally filtered forced ventilation at the loca
tion of machine disassembly, cleaning the
maintenance area and appropriate person
al protective equipment.
9.1
Changing the filter element
NOTICE
Motor damage
► Never operate the extractor without a filter
element fitted as the motor may become
damaged.
► Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the
top section of the machine [2-1].
► Turn the top section of the machine so that
the main filter is facing upwards (Fig.[7]).
► Fold over the lever [7-3] and remove the re
tainer. [7-2]
► Remove the used main filter and re
place [7-1] with a new one.
► Dispose of the used filter in accordance
with statutory regulations.
► Insert the retainer [7-2] and fold over the
lever [7-3] until it engages.
► Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2].
9.2
Changing the cooling air filter [8]
Replace the cooling air filter if the mobile dust
extractor switches off due to excess tempera
ture and replace at least once a year.
We recommend that you always re
place the cooling air filter together
with the main filter.
► Unscrew the cooling air cover [8-1].
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