Warning
signal
Description of
warning signal
Cause
Action
Acoustic
Signal
Increasing, begin
ning with two
short
Battery pack
charge low
– Charge the battery pack
– Use the newly charged battery
pack
15 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always remove the battery pack from the
cordless mobile dust extractor before per
forming any maintenance or service 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.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and solvents are
harmful to plastic parts.
► Some of these include, but are not limited
to: Gasoline, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone
(MEK), Carbonyl Chloride, cleaning solu
tions containing Chlorine, Ammonia, and
household cleaners containing Ammonia.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
Always use original Festool spare
parts. Order no. at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
EKAT
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2
3
5
4
Observe the following information:
–
Dust-related inspection (e.g. for filter dam
age, tightness of the machine and function
of the control devices) by the manufacturer
or an instructed person at least once a
year.
–
Dispose of components that cannot be
cleaned. Use impermeable bags to do so.
Observe the applicable disposal provisions!
–
Keep the contacts on the cordless mobile
dust extractor, charger and battery pack
clean.
15.1 Changing the filter bag
► Open the cordless mobile dust extractor
with T-Loc. Attention: Risk of tilting!
► Changing the filter bag:
▷ Remove the filter bag [8].
▷ Insert a filter bag [9].
► Close the cordless mobile dust extractor
with T-Loc.
An additional filter bag can be stored on
the base of the housing [10].
15.2 Changing the main filter [10]
NOTICE
Damage to the motor
► Never extract material without a main fil
ter, as this can damage the motor.
► Open the cordless mobile dust extractor
with T-Loc. Attention: Risk of tilting!
► Unlock and fold down lever.
► Remove container upwards.
► Remove the used main filter and replace
with a new one.
► Dispose of the used main filter in accord
ance with statutory regulations.
► Clean container and seals.
► Insert container. Fold up and lock lever.
► Close the cordless mobile dust extractor
with T-Loc.
Refer to the Festool catalogue for the order
numbers of accessories and tools or find them
online at www.festoolusa.com.
16 Transportation
Observe the following information:
–
Before transportation, always close the T-
Loc at the cordless mobile dust extractor
or connect to the storage box.
–
For transportation in vehicles, secure the
cordless mobile dust extractor against slip
ping and tilting in accordance with the valid
guidelines.
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