Initial Operation; Switch On/Off; Connecting Pneumatic Tools - Festool CTM 26 E Notice D'utilisation D'origine

Mobile dust extractors
5 Intended use
Mobile dust extractor suitable for
– Extracting dust up to 0,1 mg/m³ according to dust
class 'M', including wood and paint dust,
– Extracting water,
– Increased loads during commercial use,
according to IEC/EN 60335-2-69.
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
6 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accidents

Observe the specifications on the machine's
name plate.

Observe country-specific regulations.
6.1

Initial operation


Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1].

Remove the accessories from the dust contain-
er [2-3] and the packaging!

Insert a filter or disposal bag in the dirt trap (see
chapter 7.7 and 7.8).

Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2].

Attach the cable holder to the rear of the mobile
dust extractor (see Fig. [3]).

Connect the suction hose to the machine.
6.2

Switch on/off


Insert the plug into an earthed socket.
WARNING
Risk of injury from tools starting up unexpectedly

Before setting the switch to the "AUTO" or
"MAN" position, make sure that the connected
tool is switched off.
The switch [1-11] serves as an on/off switch.
CTM 36 E AC, CTM 36 E LE AC, CTM 36 E AC-LHS
CTM 48 E AC, CTM 48 E LE AC
CTM 48 E, CTM 48 E LE
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 connect-
ed tool is switched on.
7 Settings
7.1 Adjusting the hose diameter

Adjust the hose diameter adjuster [1-9] to
match the diameter of the connected hose.
 The monitoring devices will measure the air
speed in the extractor hose correctly as a result
(see chapter 7.9).
7.2 Connecting electric power tools
WARNING
Risk of injury

Observe the maximum appliance socket con-
nected load (see chapter "Technical data")

Switch off the electric power tool.

Connect the electric power tool to the appliance
socket [1-4].
7.3

Connecting pneumatic tools

WARNING
Risk of injury

Switch off the air tool.
Automatic on/off switch for air tools (CTM 36 E LE,
CTM 36 E LE AC, CTM 48 E LE, CTM 48 E LE AC or
accessories)
with compressed air module in module slot [1-3]
Recommendation:
– Attachment of service unit VE (495886): com-
pressed air filtered and lubricated
– Use of IAS system with IAS connector (454757)
for Festool air tools
CTM
GB
15,2 kg
18,8 kg
19,6 kg
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