CTM
GB
Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry room in-
accessible to unauthorised users.
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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 requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at: www.festool.com/service
EKAT
Only use original Festool spare parts!
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Order No. at: www.festool.com/service
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Damaged safety devices and compo-
nents must be repaired or replaced in
a recognised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
Observe the following instructions:
– The manufacturer or an instructed person must
perform a dust test at least once a year to deter-
mine whether the filter is damaged, the machine
is sealed properly and the monitoring features
are functioning correctly.
– Anything that cannot be cleaned must be dis-
carded in impermeable bags. Observe applicable
disposal regulations!
– For user servicing, the machine must be disman-
tled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is reasonably
practicable, without causing risk to the mainte-
nance staff and others. Suitable precautions in-
clude, decontamination before dismantling,
provision from local filtered exhaust ventilation
where the machine is dismantled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protec-
tion.
9.1
Changing the filter element
NOTE
Motor damage
Never operate the extractor without a filter ele-
ment fitted as the motor may become damaged.
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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.[9]).
Fold over the lever [9-3] and remove the retain-
er. [9-2]
Remove the used main filter and replace [9-1]
with a new one.
Dispose of the used filter in accordance with
statutory regulations.
Insert the retainer [9-2] and fold over the lever
[9-3] until it engages.
Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2].
9.2
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 sen-
sors [10-1] regularly with a soft cloth and in-
spect for damage.
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Accessories
The order numbers for the accessories and filters
can be found in the Festool catalogue or on the In-
ternet at "www.festool.com".
10.1
Modules
The following modules for upgrading the mobile
dust extractor are available in the accessories pro-
gramme. Modules must be fitted to the module slot
[1-3] by an authorised service workshop:
– Compressed air module,
– Socket module with permanent power supply,
– Socket module with automatic switch-on unit
(not suitable for GB 110 V version),
– Energy box module (EAA) for using the automatic
switch-on unit on the EAA.
You can find more detailed information on the mod-
ules at "www.festool.com".
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Environment
Do not dispose of the device in house-
hold waste! Recycle devices, accesso-
ries and packaging. Observe applica-
ble national regulations.
EU only: In accordance with European
Directive on waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment and implementation in national law, used
electric power tools must be collected separately
and handed in for environmentally friendly recy-
cling.
Information on REACh: www.festool.com/reach