Service And Maintenance; Changing The Filter Element - Festool CTH 26 E/a Notice D'utilisation D'origine

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Service and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock

Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance work on
the machine!

All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at: www.festool.com/service
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Only use original Festool spare parts!
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Order No. at: www.festool.com/service
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Damaged safety devices and compo-
nents must be repaired or replaced in
a recognised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
Observe the following instructions:
– The manufacturer or an instructed person must
perform a dust test at least once a year to deter-
mine whether the filter is damaged, the machine
is sealed properly and the monitoring features
are functioning correctly.
– In addition the machine filtration efficiency
should be tested at least annually, or more fre-
quently as may be specified by national require-
ments. The test method can be used to verify the
machine's filter efficiency are specified in EN
60335-2-69 AA.22.201.2.. If the test fails, it shall
be repeated with a new essential filter.
– Anything that cannot be cleaned must be dis-
carded in impermeable bags. Observe applicable
disposal regulations!
– For user servicing, the machine must be disman-
tled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is reasonably
practicable, without causing risk to the mainte-
nance staff and others. Suitable precautions in-
clude, decontamination before dismantling,
provision from local filtered exhaust ventilation
where the machine is dismantled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protec-
tion.
Information for sending dust extractors to
repair workshops
Observe the following instructions, which are de-
signed to protect personnel in repair workshops
and during transportation:

Clean the machine thoroughly (inside and out).

Remove the filter/disposal bag.

Pack the machine in suitable airtight plastic
bag.

Attach a list of the hazardous substances that
the machine has extracted on the outside of the
airtight packaging.
9.1

Changing the filter element

WARNING
Dust raised during changing filter bag and main
filter

Wear a dust mask!

If you are disposing of asbestos, wear disposable
clothing.
WARNING
Risk of injury

Do not reuse the essential filter element after
removal out of the machine.
NOTE
Motor damage

Never operate the extractor without a filter ele-
ment fitted as the motor may become damaged.

Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1].

Turn the top section of the machine so that the
main filter [9-1]is facing upwards (Fig.[9]).

Remove the two safety bolts [9-3]on the lever
[9-4]using a screwdriver.

Fold over the lever [9-4] and remove the retain-
er [9-2]with the main filter.

Insert the retainer with the main filter in the
safety bag supplied.

Remove the main filter from the retainer.

Remove the retainer from the safety bag.

Close and dispose of the safety bag in accor-
dance with statutory regulations.
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