Safety Instructions; Machine Features; Operation - Festool CT 26 E AC Original Operating Manual

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Safety instructions

Warning! Read and observe all informa­
tion and safety instructions. Ignoring warning
notes and instructions may lead to electric
shocks, fires and/or cause serious injury.
Keep all safety information and other instruc­
tions in a safe place for future reference.
– This device can be used by persons with re­
duced physical, sensory or mental abilities
or those who lack experience or knowl­
edge, if they are supervised or have been
instructed on safe use of the device and un­
derstand the resulting dangers. Children
should always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the machine.
– Always use suitable protective equipment!
– If intact following a visual inspection, work
in a dry environment according to instruc­
tions!
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, alumini­
um, 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 speci­
fications!
– Always use the socket on the machine for
the purpose specified!
– Do not lift or transport using a crane hook
or lifting gear!
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Machine features

[1-1] Intake opening
[1-2] Module slot
[1-3] Appliance socket
[1-4] Electrical outlet module circuit
breaker
[1-5] Hose store
[1-6] Handle
[1-7]
SysDoc
[1-8] Automatic cleaning
[1-9]
Switch
[1-10] Suction power adjuster
[1-11] Locking clip
[1-12] Dust container
[1-13] Brake
[1-14] Lever
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Operation

WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
► The mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond with the
specifications 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 con­
tainer [2-3] and the packaging!
► Insert a filter or disposal bag in the dirt trap
(see chapter " 9.1
► 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.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from tools starting up unex­
pectedly
► Before setting the switch to the "AUTO" or
"MAN" position, make sure that the con­
nected tool is switched off.
The switch [1-9] serves as an on/off switch.
Switch position "0"
Appliance socket [1-3] is disconnected from the
power, mobile dust extractor is switched off.
"MAN" switch position
Appliance socket [1-3] is connected to the pow­
er, the mobile dust extractor starts.
English
" and " 9.2 ").
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