Attaching Sanding Accessories Using Stickfix [4]; Dust Extraction - Festool PRO 5 LTD Guide D'utilisation

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Hardness of the sanding pad
Adapted to the surface being processed, the ma-
chine can be equipped with sanding pads of differ-
ent hardnesses.
Soft: Universal for coarse and fine sanding, for flat
and convex surfaces.
Extra-soft: Fine sanding of moulded parts, arches,
radii. Do not use on edges.
Attaching sanding accessories using Stick-
The suitable StickFix sandpaper and StickFix sand-
ing cloth can be attached quickly and simply to the
StickFix sanding pad.
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Press the self-adhesive sanding accessory onto
the sanding pad [1-5].
In the case of a weakening adhesive effect of
the StickFix surface, the sanding pad acces-
sories, in particular those which are not yet touching
the workpiece, may come loose from the sanding
pad and cause injuries. Replace the sanding pad!
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Fix [4]
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Dust extraction

WARNING
Dust hazard

Dust can be hazardous to health. Always work
with a dust extractor.

Always read applicable national regulations be-
fore extracting hazardous dust.
Integral dust extractor with long-life dust bag
As an accessory, an integral dust extractor is avail-
able for this sander. The sanding dust is extracted
through extraction openings in the sanding pad and
is collected in the dust bag.
Installing the dust bag [5]
Slide the dust bag adapter onto the extractor
connection piece.
Slide the dust bag onto the adapter until it clicks
into place.