8.5
Changing the filter bag with minimal
dust
► Open the locking clips and remove the top
section of the machine [2].
► Pull the tab on the filter bag until the filter
bag opening is fully closed.
The filter bag is now securely closed and can be
removed.
► Fit the top section of the machine and close
the locking clips.
8.6
Changing the filter element[5]
► Pull out the used filter drawer [1-15].
► Dispose of the used filter drawer in accord
ance with statutory regulations.
► Insert the new filter drawer [1-15].
Order numbers for accessories, filters and
consumables in the Festool catalogue or
online at "www.festool.com".
NOTICE
Damage to the motor
► Never extract material without a main filter
or with a damaged main filter, as this can
damage the motor.
8.7
After finishing work
► Switch off the mobile dust extractor and
pull out the mains plug.
► Wind up the mains power cable.
► Empty the dirt trap.
► Place the suction hose [4-1] in the sealable
hose holder [1-7]. Place the mains power
cable [4-2] in the sealable hose hold
er [1-7] or wind it up on the cord holder. To
do so, lay the power cable through the re
cess [4-3].
► Vacuum and wipe the inside and outside of
the mobile dust extractor to clean it.
► Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry
room inaccessible to unauthorised users.
The lid of the hose holder also serves as a
storage area for tools.
9
Service and maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
► Always pull the mains plug from the socket
before performing any servicing and main
tenance work.
► All maintenance and repair work which re
quires the motor housing to be opened
should always be carried out by an author
ised service workshop.
Customer service and repairs must only be
carried out by the manufacturer or service
workshops: Find the nearest address at:
www.festool.com/service
EKAT
1
2
3
5
4
Always use original Festool spare parts. Order
no. at: www.festool.com/service
► Regularly clean the fill level sensors [4-4]
and empty the dirt trap .
Observe the following information:
–
Dust-related inspection (e.g. for filter dam
age, tightness of the machine and function
of the control devices) by the manufacturer
or an instructed person at least once a
year.
–
Dispose of components that cannot be
cleaned. Use impermeable bags to do so.
Observe the applicable disposal provisions!
10 Environment
Do not dispose of the device in the
household waste! Recycle devices, ac
cessories and packaging. Observe appli
cable national regulations.
EU only: In accordance with the European Di
rective on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and implementation in national law,
used power tools must be collected separately
and handed in for environmentally friendly re
cycling.
Information on REACH: www.festool.com/reach
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