CAUTION
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!
► Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry
room inaccessible to unauthorised users.
11.1 Emptying the dust container
The dust container [2-3] can be emptied once
the top section has been removed.
► After extracting fluids, clean the fill level
sensors [10-1] regularly with a soft cloth
and inspect for damage.
12 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Any maintenance or repair work that re
quires opening of the motor or gear housing
should only be carried out by an authorised
Customer Service Centre (name supplied by
your dealer)!
► Maintenance or repair work carried out by
an unauthorised person can lead to the
wrong connection of the power leads or
other components, which in turn can lead
to accidents with serious consequences.
WARNING
To prevent accidents, always remove the
plug from the power supply socket before
carrying out any maintenance or repair work
on the tool!
► Do not use compressed air to clean the
electrical tool! Do not try to clean parts in
side the tool in this way, as you could let
foreign objects in through the openings of
the tool housing.
A dust test must be performed at least once a
year by the manufacturer or an instructed per
son. This test may include checks to determine
whether the filter is damaged, the machine is
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sealed properly and the monitoring features
are functioning correctly.
During maintenance and repair work, all com
ponents that cannot be cleaned satisfactorily
must be replaced. The old components must be
sealed in impermeable plastic bags prior to dis
posal in compliance with applicable regulations
for this type of waste.
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service workshops:
Please find the nearest address at: www.fes
toolusa.com/service
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5
3
2
1
Use only original Festool spare
parts! Order No. at: www.festoolusa.com/serv
ice
13 Accessories
Use only original Festool accessories and Fes
tool consumable material intended for this ma
chine because these components are designed
specifically for the machine. Using accessories
and consumable material from other suppliers
will most likely affect the quality of your work
ing results and limit any warranty claims. Ma
chine wear or your own personal workload may
increase depending on the application. Protect
yourself and your machine, and preserve your
warranty claims by always using original Fes
tool accessories and Festool consumable mate
rial!
The accessory and tool order number can be
found in the Festool catalog or on the Internet
under www.festoolusa.com.
14 Disposal
Do not throw the power tool in your household
waste!! Dispose of machines, accessories and
packaging at an environmentally responsible
recycling centre. Observe the valid national
regulations.
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