GB
LHS-E 225
Increase possible for other applications, with other
insertion tools or if not maintained adequately. Take
note of idling and downtimes of machine!
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Intended use
The long-reach sander is designed for sanding
primed drywall constructions, ceilings and walls
indoors and also for removing carpet residue, coats
of paint, coverings, adhesives and loose plaster.
When sanding outside or in damp rooms, an isolat-
ing transformer must be used.
Always use an appropriate mobile dust extractor.
The Festool CTL/M 36 E AC P L A N E X mobile dust
extractor is optimally designed for large quantities
of dust.
The long-reach sander is not suitable for wet sand-
ing.
The user is liable for damage and accidents caused
by improper and non-intended use.
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Technical data
Long-reach sander
Power
No-load speed
Sanding pad diameter
Abrasive diameter
Tool holder
Dust extractor connection
Length
Weight (without mains cable,
with sanding pad)
Safety class
5
Machine features
[1-1]
Sanding head
[1-2]
plug it mains cable
[1-3]
On/Off switch
[1-4]
Extractor connector
[1-5]
Plug it-connection
[1-6]
Suction sleeve stop
[1-7]
Speed control
[1-8]
Detachable brush segment
[1-9]
Insertion tool/sanding pad
[1-10]
Gripping surfaces
The specified illustrations appear at the beginning
of the Operating Instructions.
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LHS-E 225EQ
400 W
400 - 920 rpm
215 mm
225 mm
D 13/10
36 mm (27 mm)
1,59 m
4 kg
/II
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Commissioning
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-
er source must correspond with the specifica-
tions on the machine's name plate.
In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
Connecting and disconnecting the mains cable -
[2]
Before switching on the power tool, make
sure that the bayonet fitting at the mains ca-
ble is closed fully and locked.
To connect the suction hose [3], see also Sec-
tion 7.5.
Using a special vacuum sleeve, the P L A N E X
suction hose guarantees a permanent fixing
and better protection against kinking.
ON/OFF button [4]
ON (I)
Push the on/off switch [1-3] down and
forward.
On/off switch is locked.
OFF (0) Push the on/off switch [1-3] down and
unlock it.
On/off switch moves back to the 0 posi-
tion.
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Settings
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
Always pull the mains plug out of the socket be-
fore performing any type of work on the ma-
chine!
7.1
Electronics
The power tool is equipped with a brushless EC-
TEC motor for a long service life and power elec-
tronics with the following properties:
Smooth start-up
The electronically controlled smooth start-up en-
sures that the machine starts up jolt-free.