Festool CT 17 E, Original Operating Manual

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CT 17 E
6 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
X
Observe the specifications on the machine’s
name plate.
X
Observe country-specific regulations.
6.1 Initial operation
X
Open the locking clips and remove the top
section of the machine [2] .
X
Remove accessory parts and accompanying
documents [3] .
X
Insert a filter bag [4] .
6.2 Connecting the suction hose
For extracting material at the intake opening [1-1]
For blowing out material from the exhaust
opening [1-9]
6.3 Connecting the mobile dust extractor
WARNING
Risk of injury from tools starting up unex-
pectedly
X
Before setting the switch to “AUTO” or “MAN”
position, make sure that the connected tool is
switched off.
The switch [1-2] serves as an on/off switch.
Switch position “0”
Appliance socket [1-4] is disconnected from the
power, mobile dust extractor is switched off.
”MAN” switch position
Appliance socket [1-4] is connected to the power,
the mobile dust extractor starts.
”Auto” switch position
Appliance socket [1-4] is connected to the
power, the mobile dust extractor starts when the
connected tool is switched on.
X
Insert the plug into an earthed socket.
Pull the plug from the socket when the
machine is not in use and prior to main-
tenance and cleaning work.
6.4 Connecting electric power tools
WARNING
Risk of injury
X
Observe the maximum appliance socket
connected load (see chapter “Technical data”).
X
Switch off the electric power tool
X
Connect the electric power tool to the appliance
socket [1-4] .
6.5 Adjusting the suction power
X
Use the rotary knob [1-3] .
7 Working
7.1 Extracting dry materials
Always use a filter bag.
7.2 Extracting wet materials/liquids
Remove the filter bag!
Insert a special wet filter.
The dust extractor stops automatically when the
maximum level is reached.
After wet extraction, allow the main filter to dry!
CAUTION
Escaping foam and fluids
X
Switch off and empty the machine immediately.
7.3 After finishing work
X
Switch off the mobile dust extractor and pull
out the mains plug.
X
Wind up the mains power cable.
X
Empty the dirt trap.
X
Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry room
inaccessible to unauthorised users.