– Static charge may occur if an anti-static suction
hose is not used. The user may suffer an electric
shock.
Please note the following after the work:
Switch off the dust extractor and pull out the
mains plug.
Wind up the mains power cable.
Flow noise during dust extraction
Automatic bypass: A valve opens that supplies the turbine with cooling air:
cause
Solution
WARNING
Any maintenance or repair work that requires
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 con-
nection of the power cord 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 changes or maintenance work on the tool!
Do not use compressed air to clean the electrical
tool! Do not try to clean parts inside the tool in
this way, as you could let foreign objects in
through the openings of the tool housing.
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Troubleshooting
Blocked filter element, filter bag full or blocked suction hose
Empty container, replace or clean filter element, replace filter bag, check suction
hose for blockage and remove, if necessary
Service and maintenance
Empty the dirt trap.
Place suction hose [1-3] and mains power cable
in storage box.
Clean inside and outside of dust extractor by ap-
plying vacuum and wipe.
Place the dust extractor in a dry room inaccessi-
ble to unauthorised users.
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at: www.festoolusa.com/ser-
vice
EKAT
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Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at: www.festoolusa.com/
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3
2
service
1
Regularly replace the filter bag and clean the
container and seals.
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 discarded
in impermeable bags. Observe applicable disposal
regulations!