Festool Gecko, Original Operating Manual/Spare Parts List

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use of the suction lifter (e.g. breakage of thin
glass, warping of thin sheet metal).
• Check the suction pads before each use. If the
suction pads are damaged or worn, the suction
lifter should no longer be used, as the lift ca-
pacities are reduced. Replace damaged or worn
suction pads immediately (Fig. 3).
• The suction pads and the suction surface must
be clean, dry and free of grease, as otherwise
the lift capacities are reduced.
• The area beneath raised loads should be kept
clear of people and objects to avoid injury or
damage should the suction lifter be released
unexpectedly.
• The suction lifter may not be used to hold peo-
ple.
3 Application
Attaching
- Press the suction lifter onto the object you wish
to attach it to.
- Turn the lever (1.1). This creates a vacuum under
the suction pads (1.2) which generates the lift
capacity.
Releasing
- To release, move the lever back (2.1). Never use
pointed or sharp-edged objects to release the
suction pads, as this damages the pads.
If, after removing the suction pads, which are
made of natural rubber, a dark imprint of the
pad remains on the suction surface, this can be
removed using spirit. However, check beforehand
on a unexposed area whether the attached object
is compatible with spirit.
Usage with guide bar
- Place the guide bar on the object to be worked
on.
- Push the adapter with the two slotted heads (1.5)
onto the groove (1.3) of the guide bar.
- Tighten the screws (1.4).
- Secure the vacuum lifting pad to the adapter by
positioning it on the recesses (1.6) on the holders
(1.7), actuating the lever (1.1) and tightening the
knurled nuts (1.8).
The guide bar can now be held with the suction
lifter on the object to be worked on. As from a
guide rail length of 1400 mm two suction lifters
have to be used.
4 Maintenance and care
Always store the suction lifter with the suction
pads released (opened) and clean (free of dust
and grease).
Use spirit to clean the suction pads.
Do not expose the suction pads to direct sunlight
for long periods of time, as otherwise they will
lose their elasticity.
For your own safety, use only original Festool ac-
cessories and spare parts.
5 Disposal
Do not throw the tool in your household waste!
Dispose of machines, accessories and packaging
at an environmentally-responsible recycling cen-
tre. Observe the valid national regulations.
6 Warranty
For our tools, we give warranty for material and
production defects in accordance with the locally
applicable legal provisions, but in any case for at
least 12 months. Within the EU member states,
the warranty period is 24 months (verifi cation
through invoice or delivery note). Damage caused
by, in particular, natural wear, overloading, incor-
rect handling, or damage caused by the operator,
or damage caused through use of the equipment
contrary that specifi ed in the operating manual, or
damage which was known at the time of purchase,
is not covered by the warranty. Furthermore, dam-
age caused by the use of non-original accessories
and consumable materials (e.g. sanding pads) is
also excluded.
Complaints can only be recognised if the tool is re-
turned while still assembled to the supplier or an
authorised Festool Customer Service workshop.
Keep the operating manual, safety instructions,
spare parts list and purchase receipt in a safe
place. Otherwise the respective, current warranty
conditions of the manufacturer shall apply.
Note
Due to continuous research and development
work, we reserve the right to make changes to the
technical content of this documentation.
REACH for Festool products, their accessories
and consumables
REACh is a European Chemical Directive that
came into effect in 2007. As “downstream users”
and product manufacturers, we are aware of our
duty to provide our customers with information.
We have set up the following website to keep you
updated with all the latest news and provide you
with information on all the materials used in our
existing products:
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