Festool CT 33 E, Instruction Manual

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Electrical connection 

The operating voltage and frequency shown on 
the specifi cation plate must be the same as the 
mains power voltage (wall socket). 

 Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is 

switched off when you plug the power cable in.

The antistatic system (AS) 

Friction in the suction hose causes electrostatic 
charges which can result in unpleasant electric 
shocks for the operator. In order to conduct these 
static charges to earth, the extraction units are 
provided with an antistatic system as a standard 
feature. However, antistatic hoses and accessories 
have to be used in this case.

The antistatic function will only work if the plug is 
plugged into a totally earthed socket.

Temperature control 

A temperature fuse switches the dust extractor off 
before this reaches a critical temperature to pro-
tect against overheating - switch dust extractor off 
and leave for around 5 minutes to cool down. 

If the dust extractor still cannot be switched back 
on, please consult a Festool-service centre.

Connecting the suction hose 

Connect the suction hose at the extraction open-
ing (1.7). 

Connecting an electric tool 

Observe the maximum connected load on the ap-
pliance plug socket (see “Technical Data“)!

 Make sure that the electric tool is 

switched off when plugging it in and unplugging 
it.

Connect the electric tool to the appliance plug 
socket (1.2). 

Connecting pneumatic tools 

 Make sure that the pneumatic tool 

is switched off when plugging it in and unplug-
ging it.

When the compressed-air module (1.9) (452829) 
is fi tted, the automatic cut-in of the appliance 
also operates in conjunction with compressed-air 
tools. 

We also recommend fi tting of the VE supply unit 
(452797). The supply unit fi lters and oils the 
compressed air and allows the air pressure to be 
regulated. 

An IAS connecting piece (454757) is available for 
connecting Festool compressed-air tools with the 
IAS system.

To ensure trouble-free functioning of the auto-
matic cut-in, the operating pressure of the tool 
must be 6 bar. 

Equipment 

• Tools or accessories can be stowed in the storage 

compartments (1.6, not with CT 22 E HEPA). 

• A systainer can be fi xed on the shelf with the 

two clamps (1.1). 

• An air blast is obtained by inserting a suction 

hose in the blast opening (2.7). 

• Stand / Brake: the wheels can be blocked by 

the brakes (2.8), thus preventing the vacuum 
cleaner from rolling away unexpectedly. 

Operation 

On/off switch 

In position O (1.3) the vacuum cleaner is switched 
off and the appliance plug socket (1.2) is dead. 

Two modes of operation are possible:

a) Switch position „MAN“ 

The appliance plug socket is dead.  

The cleaner motor starts immediately. 

b) Switch position „Auto“ 

 Before turning the switch to the 

„Auto“ position, ensure that the tool connected to 
the appliance plug socket is switched off.

The appliance plug socket is live. 

The cleaner motor starts only when the tool con-
nected to the appliance plug socket is switched 
on. 

Suction force regulator 

The suction force regulator (1.4) can be used to 
vary the suction capacity. This permits a precise 
adaptation to different substances to be picked 
up.

Opening/closing the 

vacuum cleaner 

– Open retaining clamps (2.2) ,
– Raise upper part  (2.4) until support catch (2.5) 

engages.

Follow the reverse order to close the appliance. 
You must raise the upper part slightly before de-
pressing or disengaging the support. 

Emptying the dirt container 

 Always remove the upper part of 

the vacuum cleaner before emptying the dirt 
container (2.10)!
– Open the vacuum cleaner,
– Raise the upper part slightly, depress the support 

(2.5),

– Raise the upper part to the stop (vertical posi-

tion),