9.5
After finishing work
NOTICE
Damage and contamination of the power tool
► Do not set down the power tool on the
backing pad [1-18] or T-handle [1-6] -
[10].
► Always place the power tool on its side or
use the PLANEX tool holder on the mobile
dust extractor.
► Once you have finished the sanding work,
switch off the power tool and set it down.
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10 Service and maintenance
WARNING
Any maintenance or repair work that re
quires opening of the motor or gear housing
should only be carried out by an authorised
Customer Service Centre (name supplied by
your dealer)!
► Maintenance or repair work carried out by
an unauthorised person can lead to the
wrong connection of the power cord or oth
er components, which in turn can lead to
accidents with serious consequences.
WARNING
To prevent accidents, always remove the
plug from the power supply socket before
carrying out any changes or maintenance
work on the tool!
► Do not use compressed air to clean the
electrical tool! Do not try to clean parts in
side the tool in this way, as you could let
foreign objects in through the openings of
the tool housing.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and solvents are
harmful to plastic parts.
► Some of these include, but are not limited
to: Gasoline, Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone
(MEK), Carbonyl Chloride, cleaning solu
tions containing Chlorine, Ammonia, and
household cleaners containing Ammonia.
Customer service and repairs must
only be carried out by the manufac
turer or service workshops. Find the
nearest address at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
Always use original Festool spare
parts. Order no. at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
EKAT
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2
3
5
4
Check all warnings on the electric power tool
for readability and completeness. Replace
missing or illegible warnings.
–
Always state the serial number on the
name plate of the handle [1-1] when having
the tool serviced and repaired.
–
Check the plug and cable on a regular ba
sis and, if they are damaged, have them re
placed by an authorised customer service
workshop.
–
Do not clean the power tool with com
pressed air.
–
To ensure constant air circulation, always
keep the cooling air openings in the motor
housing clean and free of blockages.
–
Vacuum the backing pad regularly.
–
Keep all parts of the tool clean, especially
the controls and housing openings, and
clean them regularly with a brush.
10.1 Backing pad brake
The backing pad brake brushes off the backing
pad and prevents uncontrolled turning of the
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