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5.3 Cleaning the filter element
To clean, move the handle (2.1) to and fro about 10
times.
N.B.: You need to clean the filter element only if
you use the vacuum cleaner without a filter bag.
5.4 Emptying the dirt container (2.7)
Warning: Always remove the upper part of the
vacuum cleaner before emptying the dirt container!
- Open the vacuum cleaner,
- Raise the upper part slightly, depress the support
(2.5),
- Raise the upper part to the stop (vertical position) ,
- Remove the upper part by moving it forwards
horizontally,
- Empty the dirt container,
- Replace the upper part.
Warning: Make sure that both upper-part pins
are fully inserted in the recesses (1.5)!
- Close the vacuum cleaner.
6 After finishing work
- Switch off the cleaner and pull the plug of the
mains lead out of the plug socket.
- Wind up the mains lead (2.6).
- Empty dirt tank.
- Clean the vacuum cleaner inside and outside by
suction and wiping.
- Deposit the appliance in a dry room, safe from
unauthorised use.
7 Temperature control
A temperature fuse switches the dust extractor off
before this reaches a critical temperature to protect
against overheating à 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.
8 Maintenance and care
Always remove the mains plug from the socket
before carrying out any maintenance work!
Any maintenance and repair work requiring an
opening of the motor housing may only be carried
out by an authorised customer service workshop.
Electrotechnical tests must be performed in
accordance with the provisions of the Accident
Prevention Regulations (VBG 4) and with
DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and Part 3.
According to DIN VDE 0702, these tests must be
performed at regular intervals and after repair or
modification.
A safety test is to be carried out at least once a
year by the manufacturer or an instructed person,
e.g. for possible damage to the filter and leaks in
the appliance, and to ensure that the control devices
are functioning.
9 Warranty
Our equipment is under warranty for at least 12
months with regard to material or production faults
in accordance with national legislation.
In the EU countries, the warranty period is 24 months
(an invoice or delivery note is required as proof of
purchase).
Damage resulting from, in particular, normal wear
and tear, overloading, improper handling, or caused
by the user or other damage caused by not
following the operating instructions, or any fault
acknowledged at the time of purchase, is not
covered by the warranty.
Complaints will only be acknowledged if the
equipment has not been dismantled before being
sent back to the suppliers or to an authorised
Festool customer support workshop.
Store the operating instructions, safety notes, spa-
re parts list and proof of purchase in a safe place.
In addition, the manufacturers current warranty
conditions apply.
Note
We reserve the right to make changes to the
technical data contained in this information as a
result of ongoing research and development work.
The plastics used in this product have been marked
in the works to facilitate recycling.
