Festool CT Mini Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 CT Series Dust Extractors CT Mini, CT Midi, CT 26 E, CT 36 E, CT 48 E, CT 36 AC Supplemental User’s Manual WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, read and understand all safety precautions and instructions in this manual before using this tool.
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
2 Tool must be returned in complete and whole condition as supplied to include Systainer, Festool Canada Canada—613.363.0169 cutter, blade, power cord, etc. 3 For purposes of this warranty, power tools are defined as any Festool branded product 400 N Enterprise Dr. festoolusa.com/SAI that bears a serial number (S.Nr. or M.Nr.). -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual ........... 3 Manual AutoClean Mode ....... 10 Tool Symbols ........... 3 Automatic AutoClean Mode ......10 General Power Tool Safety Warnings ....4 Using Dust Liners ........10 Work Area Safety .......... 4 Hose and Cord Storage ........11 Electrical Safety .......... -
Page 4: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING! Read all safety warnings and Save all warnings and instructions instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and for future reference. instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Work Area Safety Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark work tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. -
Page 5: Service
Technical Specifications CT Mini CT Midi CT 26 E CT 36 E CT 36 AC... -
Page 6: Functional Description
Functional Description Item Name or Description Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) Item Name or Description Item Name or Description Ref. Page(s) Power Switch/Mode Canister Latch Speed Control Dial Caster Wheel AutoClean Dial (AC Model Only) Brake Release Tool Receptacle Brake Foot Vacuum Inlet Systainer Latch... -
Page 7: Setup And Operation
Setup and Operation Usage and Configurations The CT-series dust extractor is a true multi-purpose vacuum up and dumping the canister. cleaner with a broad range of capabilities. In its standard Damp and Wet Extraction configuration it is excellent for routine house cleaning, workshop cleaning, and very effective for power tool dust It is important to isolate dry and non-dry collections. -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Initial Setup Your new CT-series dust extractor does not require any spe- 2. Remove any components from the canister. cial setup before use. However, some components may be 3. Inspect the filter element to ensure it is properly installed shipped inside the canister and need to be removed before and undamaged from shipping. -
Page 9: Changing The Filter Element
Changing the Filter Element Wet-vac Setup The main filter element should be changed if it becomes When using the CT-vac for damp or wet extraction, it is clogged or damaged. The main filter should also be removed important to configure the vacuum for wet collection. It is for wet collection and the wet filter should be installed as also important to reconfigure the vacuum for dry extraction describe to the right. -
Page 10: Autoclean Setup
AutoClean Setup The CT-AC series of vacuums have the optional AutoClean 1. Block the inlet to the vacuum or the end of the hose. function. When enabled, the AutoClean function sends a 2. Momentarily rotate the power switch to either of the two pulse of air backward through the main filter to dislodge “AC”... -
Page 11: Hose And Cord Storage
Hose and Cord Storage All CT-series vacuums have integral hose and cord storage in the top of the vacuum, called the hose garage. The hose garage permits the power cord and vacuum hose to be stored in the top while simultaneously allowing for a tool’s Systainer to be stacked on top of the vacuum (see below). -
Page 12: Turning The Vacuum On
Turning the Vacuum On The vacuum has two modes of operation: manual and NOTE: Tools with very low power consumption may automatic. In manual mode it turns on and off like a typical not draw enough power from the tool receptacle vacuum. -
Page 13: Transport Handle
Transport Handle A transport handle can be added to the CT-22 through CT-55 5. Insert 3 square retaining nuts into the slots in the vacuums. The handle aids in moving the vacuum around the handle’s lower mounting bracket. Make sure they are shop or to project sites. -
Page 14: Ct-26/36 Handle Installation
CT-26/36 Handle Installation CT-48 Handle Installation 1. Remove the motor housing from the collection canister. 1. Remove the motor housing from the collection canister. 2. Carefully tilt the collection canister forward so it is resting 2. Carefully tilt the collection canister forward so it is resting on its front face. -
Page 15: Boom Arm
Boom Arm Mast The optional boom arm may be installed on Main any CT-series vacuum except for the CT-Mini Boom and CT-Midi. The boom arm is an overhead Outriggers carrier for the vacuum hose and power cord Boom Cross- for your power tool to keep them above your braces working area. -
Page 16: Assembling The Mast
3. Inspect the 4 tube clamps to make sure each one has 7. Slide the tube clamps as far to the top and bottom as 4 friction pads as shown. (The kit may contain extra they can move, and tighten the thumbscrews. pads.) 8. -
Page 17: Assembling The Boom
Assembling the Boom 2. For all other models, insert the mast into either the right or left mast pocket of the lower support bracket. (The 1. Insert the boom pivot into the top of the mast and secure hose clamp is not used.) it with the thumbscrew, washer, and thumb nut. -
Page 18: Hose And Cord Routing
Hose and Cord Routing 3. Connect the 50mm extension hose from the vacuum inlet to the boom arm hose. 1. Route your existing vacuum hose through the hose sup- 4. Connect the electrical extension cord from the tool recep- ports of the boom arm. tacle on the vacuum to the Plug-it cord on the boom arm. -
Page 19: Changing Forward/Rearward Direction
Pneumatic Control Module Changing Forward/Rearward Direction Sometimes you may prefer to have the boom arm facing When used with pneumatic tools, forward, such as when the vacuum is parked under a work such as the LEX sanders, the vac- table. Other times you may wish to have it facing rearward uum can be controlled to start and for maximum reach. - Page 20 Festool USA 400 N. Enterprise Blvd Lebanon, IN 46052 www.festoolusa.com Service Questions: 800-554-8741 Application Questions: 888-337-8600...