Festool CLEANTEX CTM 26 E Original Operating Manual/Spare Parts List page 14

CTM
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4 Intended use
The mobile dust extractors are designed for ex-
tracting hazardous dusts with limit values up to 0,1
mg/m³ and wood dust in accordance with dust class
M as per IEC 60335-2-69.
The mobile dust extractors are designed to extract
water
as well as for heavy-duty applications and industri-
al use in accordance with EN 60335-1 and EN
60335-2-69.
The user is liable for improper or non-in-
tended use.
5 Safety instructions
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
– The device is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with limited physical, sensory
or mental ability or without sufficient experience
and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by
a person responsible for their safety or have been
instructed on how to use the device. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the device.
– Warning:machine may contain hazardous dust.
Only authorised qualified specialists with suit-
able protective equipment may perform mainte-
nance, empty the container and change the filter.
– Always operate with the filter system installed!
– Always use suitable protective equipment!
– If intact following a visual inspection, work in a
dry environment according to instructions!
When extracting large quantities of oak or
beech wood dust or dust that exceeds the
permitted limit values, only extract from a
single machine (electric or air tool).
– Risk of explosion and fire hazard: do not extract
sparks or hot dust, flammable or explosive dust
(e.g. magnesium, aluminium, petrol, thinner,
with the exception of wood), aggressive fluids/
solids (e.g. acid, leach, solvent).
– Observe all national safety regulations as well as
the material manufacturer's specifications!
– Always use the socket on the machine for the
purpose specified!
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– Do not lift or transport using a crane hook or lift-
ing gear!
6 Operation
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident

The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-
er source must correspond with the specifica-
tions on the machine's name plate.

In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
6.1 Initial operation

Open the locking clips [2-2] and
remove the top section of the machine [2-1].

Remove the accessories from the dust contain-
er [2-3] and the packaging!

Insert a filter or disposal bag in the dirt trap (see
chapter 7.7 and 7.8).

Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2].

Attach the cable holder to the rear of the mobile
dust extractor (see Fig. [3]).

Connect the suction hose to the machine.
6.2 Switch on/off

Insert the plug into an earthed socket.
WARNING
Risk of injury from tools starting up unexpectedly

Before setting the switch to the "AUTO" or
"MAN" position, make sure that the connected
tool is switched off.
The switch [1-11] serves as an on/off switch.
Switch position "0"
Appliance socket [1-4] is disconnected from the
power, mobile dust extractor is switched off.
"MAN" switch position
Appliance socket [1-4] is connected to the power,
the mobile dust extractor starts.
"Auto" switch position
Appliance socket [1-4] is connected to the power,
the mobile dust extractor starts when the connect-
ed tool is switched on.