Festool Planex Original Operating Manual And Spare Parts List page 18

Problem
Suction power de-
creases.
Extractor switches
off automatically.
Possible causes
Filter element on SRM 45 E
PLANEX blocked / clogged.
Disposal bag inserted incorrectly
Paper bag inserted instead of dis-
posal bag.
Filter element on SRM 45 E
PLANEX blocked / clogged.
Disposal bag inserted incorrectly.
Paper bag inserted instead of dis-
posal bag.
Suction power setting on SRM 45 E
too low
Suction hose blocked or kinked.
Disposal bag full
Disposal bag full
Remedy
Clean the fi lter element regularly:
Option 1: Set the suction power control to the
maximum setting. Cover the nozzle, suction
hose or intake opening on the extractor with
the surface of your hand for 10 seconds until
the automatic cleaning cycle starts.
To clean the second fi lter half: switch off the
machine, switch on again and repeat the pro-
cedure.
Option 2: Clean the fi lter element mechanically
(extracting).
Option 3: Check the fi lter element for damage
and clogging. Insert a new fi lter element regu-
larly.
The holes punched in the disposal bag must be
inside the container.
Always work with the disposal bag when oper-
ating the PLANEX (black bag).
Clean the fi lter element regularly:
Option 1: Set the suction power control to the
maximum setting. Cover the nozzle, suction
hose or intake opening on the extractor with
the surface of your hand for 10 seconds until
the automatic cleaning cycle starts.
To clean the second fi lter half: switch off the
machine, switch on again and repeat the pro-
cedure.
Option 2: Clean the fi lter element mechanically
(extracting).
Option 3: Check the fi lter element for damage
and clogging. Insert a new fi lter element regu-
larly.
The holes punched in the disposal bag must be
inside the container.
Always work with the disposal bag when oper-
ating the PLANEX (black bag).
Increase the suction power setting on the ext-
ractor.
Remove blockage and straighten hose.
Dispose of the bag.
Dispose of the bag.
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