Festool PLANEX LHS 225 EQ, Instruction Manual

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Problem Possible causes Remedy
Excessive material
removed from work-
piece Speed of
P L A N E X
too fast Reduce speed.
Suction power of the
P L A N E X
too
strong
Reduce suction power or switch to external
extraction.
Repair compound with a high percent-
age of fi ller, soft fi ller Switch on the external extractor connected
to the
P L A N E X
, set the extraction control
to setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down
the speed.
Grit on abrasive too coarse Select a fi ner grit.
Surface quality not
perfect Incorrect abrasive grit Select a fi ner grit.
Drying times of the repair compound not
observed. Read the technical data sheets and manu-
facturer recommendations.
Suction power of
P L A N E X
too strong Reduce the suction power of the
P L A N E X
Repair compound with a high percent-
age of fi ller, soft fi ller Select a fi ner grit, e.g. P180.
Machine set down on the surface while
running (groove formation) Place the machine in position and then
switch on.
Always use detachable brush segments
when working on surfaces.
Sanding grooves on
the surface Hard sanding pad set down on the sur-
face at an angle. Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.
Sanding pad is too hard or abrasive grit
too coarse for very soft repair com-
pound. Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.
Select a fi ner abrasive grit (Brilliant 2 abra-
sive with grit up to P 320).
P L A N E X
switches
off during work – red
LED on the head of
the machine fl ashes
Dust fi lter on
P L A N E X
clogged Clean the dust fi lter on the
P L A N E X
.
Excessive pressure -> machine activates
overheating protection Allow the machine to cool and apply less
pressure; in extreme cases, switch on the
external extraction system and set the ex-
traction control to setting 6.
P L A N E X
does not
function
Sanding pad blocked – is not run in after
change of pad. Rotate sanding pad a few times by hand and
run in, also see chapter “Changing sanding
pads”
Electrical plug is not connected cor-
rectly. Check that the electrical plug is inserted
properly.
If other problems other than those listed occur, please contact your Festool service workshop or your
local specialist dealer.