Initial Setup; Changing Collection Bags - Festool CT Mini Instruction Manual

Initial Setup

Your new CT-series dust extractor does not require any spe-
cial setup before use. However, some components may be
shipped inside the canister and need to be removed before
use, and the collection bag needs to be installed.
1. Release the latches and lift the motor housing off the
canister, as described below.

Changing Collection Bags

Collection bags make the disposal of dust and dirt easier,
but they also act as a first-stage filter by capturing the
majority of coarse and fine dust before it reaches the main
filter. (Refer to page 10 for dust liner installation.)
1. Release the 2 latches that hold the motor housing to
the collection canister, and lift the motor housing off the
canister.
During replacement, make sure the motor housing
►
is squarely seated on the canister before closing the
latches.
The motor housing contains a sealing gasket for the
►
canister. Periodically inspect the gasket for tears or
damage.
Motor
Housing
Latch
2. To install the collection bag in a CT-Mini or CT-Midi: To install the collection bag in a CT-Mini or CT-Midi: T
a. Unfold the bag and place it in the bottom of the collec-
tion canister tion canister. tion canister.
b. Align the bag flange with the bag latches, and press
the flange down until the latches snap into place.
When the bag is full, close the dust flap to keep the
►
dust from escaping during disposal.
Bag Latches
Bag
Flange
8
A
B
Collection
Canister
Dust Flap
2. Remove any components from the canister.
3. Inspect the filter element to ensure it is properly installed
and undamaged from shipping. (See
4. Install the collection bag as described below.
5. If desired, install the "Power Cord
(CT 26, 36, & 48 models only).
3. To install the collection bag in a CT-26 through CT-48: T To install the collection bag in a CT-26 through CT-48:
a. Insert the lower tab of the bag flange into the slot
below the vacuum inlet.
b. Tilt the flange onto the vacuum inlet.
c. Raise the bag latch, press the bag flange against the
vacuum inlet, and release the bag latch.
Bag Latch
B
Bag
Flange
To prevent dust from escaping the bag during disposal,
►
you can close the bag's dust gate by pulling out on the
upper tab of the bag flange.
NOTE: Don't close the dust gate on an unused bag.
The dust gate cannot be easily reopened once closed.
Dust Gate
4. Make sure the bag is not pinched between the canister
and motor housing, and replace the motor housing.
page 9).
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C
Vacuum
Inlet
A
Upper
Tab
CT Series Dust Extractors