Original Operating Manual - Festool CLEANTEX CTH 26 E/a Original Operating Manual

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Original operating manual

1 Safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Warning! Read and observe all information and safety instructions.Ignoring
warning notes and instructions may lead to electric shocks, fires and/or cause seri-
ous injury.
Keep all safety information and other instructions in a safe place for future refer-
ence.
– This machine can be operated by children over 8 years of age and persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of practical experience and
knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed to use the ma-
chine safely and understand the dangers of machine operation. Children must not
play with the machine. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be performed by
children without supervision.
– WARNING: This device contains hazardous dust. Only specialists using suitable pro-
tective equipment in accordance with these operating instructions may perform
emptying and maintenance tasks, including emptying the dust collection container.
Never operate the device without the complete filtration system.
– Always use suitable protective equipment!
– If intact following a visual inspection, work in a dry environment according to in-
structions!
– 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 spec-
ifications!
– Always use the socket on the machine for the purpose specified!
– Do not pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
– Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, in order
to avoid a hazard, have them replaced by an authorised after-sales service work-
shop.
– Do not lift or transport using a crane hook or lifting gear!
1.2 Extracting asbestos dust
After the extractor is used to extract
asbestos dust in a sealed-off area, it
can no longer be used in the white ar-
ea. Exceptions are only permitted if
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the asbestos dust extractor has been completely
decontaminated by an approved specialist. This
must be recorded in writing and signed by the ap-
proved specialist.
Fixed filters may only be replaced in suitable areas
(e.g. decontamination stations) by an approved spe-
cialist.