Working; Autoclean - Cleaning The Main Filter (Only Versions With Autoclean); Extracting Wet Materials/Liquids; After Finishing Work - Festool CTM 26 E Manual De Instrucciones

8 Working

8.1 Handling
Hose store: after finisching work, you can feed
the suction hose through the recess [8-2] and
place it in the hose store.
SysDoc Systainer attachment system: a Sys­
tainer can be attached to the storeage area via
the four slides ore the T-Loc [8-1].
8.2 AUTOClean - Cleaning the main filter
(only versions with AutoClean)
Only in conjunction with disposal bag
(compliance with dust class 'M'). Not
suitable for wet extraction!
Automatic cleaning
Adjust the frequency using the rotary knob
[1-8].
Only CTM for 36 E AC-LHS: switch on using the
rotary knob [1-8].
Manual cleaning
Turn the switch [1-11] to the AC symbol.
Full manual cleaning
► Cover the end of the nozzle or suction hose
with your hand or closing slide CT-VS
(497926) for 2 seconds.
► Turn the switch [1-11] to the AC symbol.
8.3 Special features of the CTM 36 E AC-
LHS
To use the mobile dust extractor in combination
with the PLANEX:
► Use kink-resistant suction hose D 36 mm x
3.5 m-AS.
► Use a special suction sleeve for connecting
the PLANEX.
► Use closing slide CT-VS between the intake
opening [1-2] and suction hose.
► Attach the tool holder.
► Always use with a disposal bag!
8.4

Extracting dry materials

CAUTION
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
► Use a filter or disposal bag when extracting
hazardous materials!
► Do not use the machine if the volumetric
flow monitoring function is inactive.
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Observe the following when extracting dust
generated by operating electric power tools:
If the exhaust air is discharged back into the
room, the air renewal rate L within the room
must be sufficient. The volume of air dis­
charged back into the room must not exceed
50% of the fresh air volume flow (room volume
V x air renewal rate L
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vant regional regulations.
Remember: A moist main filter clogs more
quickly when extracting dry materials. There­
fore, dry the main filter before extracting dust
or replace the damp filter with a dry one.
8.5

Extracting wet materials/liquids

Remove the filter or disposal bag!
Recommendation: use special wet filter
(NF-CT).
The dust extractor stops automatically when
the maximum level is reached.
After wet extraction, allow the main filter to dry!
CAUTION
Escaping foam and fluids
► Switch off and empty the machine immedi­
ately.
8.6

After finishing work

► Only versions with AutoClean: Clean the
main filter automatically or manually (see
chapter 8.2 ).
► Switch off the mobile dust extractor and
pull out the mains plug.
► Wind up the mains power cable.
► Empty the dirt trap.
► Close off the extractor opening [1-2] using
the sealing plug [1-1].
WARNING
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
► Wipe down the mobile dust extractor and
clean all accessories thoroughly using the
extractor (inside and out) before removing
from the working area.
► Parts that you were not able to clean thor­
oughly must be sealed in an airtight plastic
bag prior to transportation.
► Wear a dust mask!
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