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10 Working with the electric
power tool
WARNING
Risk of injury
► Only guide the power tool into the material
when it is switched on (running).
► Always secure the workpiece in such a
manner that it cannot move.
► Keep your hands away from the rotating
sanding tools.
WARNING
Risk of injury from the fragile sanding tool
► Ensure that the sanding tool's expiry date
has not been exceeded.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to moving workpiece
► Ensure that the workpiece is secure.
WARNING
Risk of injury from overhead work
► Always wear safety glasses for overhead
work.
► Wear a P2 respiratory mask.
When not in use, the power tool can be set
down on the support points [1-11].
► Remove the sanding tool from the power
tool for transport.
10.1 Sanding
For sanding, always use the guard supplied
with the tool.
The guard is preassembled. For how to remove
the guard, see section
10.2 Abrasive cutting
For abrasive cutting, always use the TSH-
AGC 18-115 cutting guard that is available as an
accessory.
The cutting guard is fitted, positioned and re
moved in the same way as the guard, see sec
tions
9.5
and
9.6
.
► Always guide the sanding tool through the
workpiece in a straight line.
Ensure that the sanding tool does not tilt
and that it is not loaded at an angle or from
the side.
► For thick-walled workpieces, make a sepa
rating cut using oscillating movements
16
9.5
.
while applying slight pressure to the power
tool.
10.3 Working with wire brushes
WARNING
Risk of eye injuries caused by flying parts/
wires
► Wear protective goggles.
For working with wire brushes, always use the
TSH-AGC 18-115 hand protection that is availa
ble as an accessory, see section
11 Acoustic warning signals
If the power tool switches off due to one of the
following operating states, a warning signal
sounds when switching on the tool and the
power tool switches off again.
Battery pack not accepted
–
Insert the correct battery pack model.
Battery pack empty
–
Change the battery pack.
–
Charge the battery pack.
Battery pack fault
–
Change the battery pack.
–
Use the charger to check that the battery
pack is fully functional once it has cooled
down.
Battery pack overheated
–
Let the battery pack cool down.
Power tool overheated
–
You must allow the power tool to cool down
before starting it up again.
Power tool fault
–
Contact a Festool service workshop or spe
cialist dealer.
Power tool jammed
–
Eliminate the cause of the jam.
If the power tool switches of when it be
comes jammed, no warning signal sounds.
12 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always disconnect the battery pack from
the machine before any cleaning or main
tenance!
9.3
.