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CAUTION
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
► After extracting wet materials, remove the
wet filter and replace it with the main filter
for dry materials.
CAUTION
Escaping foam and fluids
► Switch off and empty the machine immedi
ately.
8.2
Blow-out function
► Open the grille in front of the exhaust open
ing [1-8].
► Insert the suction hose in the exhaust open
ing [1-8].
► In standby mode, press the MAN but
ton [1-11].
8.3
Changing the filter bag with minimal
dust
► Open the locking clips and remove the top
section of the machine [2].
► Pull the tab on the filter bag until the filter
bag opening is fully closed.
The filter bag is now securely closed and can be
removed.
► Fit the top section of the machine and close
the locking clips.
8.4
Changing the filter element [6]
► Pull out the used filter drawer [1-6].
► Dispose of the used filter drawer in accord
ance with statutory regulations.
► Insert the new filter drawer [1-6].
Order numbers for accessories, filters and
consumables in the Festool catalogue or
online at "www.festool.com".
Only use original Festool accessories and
–
consumables. Only accessories tested and
approved by Festool are safe and perfectly
adapted to the machine and application.
NOTICE
Damage to the motor
► Never extract material without a main filter
or with a damaged main filter, as this can
damage the motor.
8.5
After finishing work
► Switch off the mobile dust extractor and
pull out the mains plug.
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► Vacuum and wipe the inside and outside of
the mobile dust extractor to clean it.
► Empty the dirt trap.
► Wind up the mains power cable.
► Place the mains power cable [4-1] in the
sealable depot. To do so, lay the power ca
ble through the recess [4-2].
► Disconnect the suction hose [5-1] and fix it
to the mobile dust extractor using the suc
tion hose attachment [1-3].
► Regularly clean the fill level sensors [7-1]
and check for damage.
► Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry
room inaccessible to unauthorised users.
The lid of the depot also serves as a stor
age area for tools.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug from the socket
before performing any servicing and main
tenance work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the motor housing to be opened
should always be carried out by an author
ised service workshop.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
Always use original Festool spare
EKAT
4
parts. Order no. at:
www.festool.co.uk/service
5
3
2
1
10 Environment
Do not dispose of the device in the
household waste! Recycle devices, ac
cessories and packaging. Observe appli
cable national regulations.
EU only: In accordance with the European Di
rective on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and implementation in national law,
used power tools must be collected separately
and handed in for environmentally friendly re
cycling.
Information on REACH: www.festool.com/reach