Festool CT 26 E HEPA User manual

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Instruction manual
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IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before using.
Guide d’utilisation
Page 18
IMPORTANT: Lire toutes les instructions avant de démarrer les travaux.
Manual de instrucciones
Página 30
IMPORTANTE: Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar.
Instruction manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
CT 26 E HEPA
CT 36 E HEPA
CT 48 E HEPA

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Contents
Symbols
About this manual
Save these instructions
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting
your safety and preventing problems . The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
Symbols ............................................... 6
About this manual................................ 6
Safety instructions............................... 7
Technical data...................................... 9
Functional description......................... 10
Intended use ........................................ 10
Operation ............................................. 10
Settings................................................ 12
Working................................................ 12
Filter..................................................... 13
After finishing work ............................. 15
Service and maintenance .................... 16
Accessories.......................................... 16
Disposal ............................................... 17
Sym-
bol
Significance
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read operating instructions and safety
notices!
Wear a dust mask.
Tip or advice
Handling instruction
Wwatt
hhour
min minutes
sseconds
kg kilograms
Pa pascal
dB decibel
Vvolts
A amperes
Hz hertz
~ a.c. alternating current
d.c. direct current
n
0
no load speed
Class II construction
rpm
min
-1
revolutions per minute
’’ inch
lbs. pound
diameter
Sym-
bol
Significance
DANGER Description of imminent haz-
ard and failure to avoid hazard
will result in death.
WARNING Description of hazard and
possible resulting injures or
death.
CAUTION Description of hazard and
possible resulting injuries.
NOTICE Statement including nature of
hazard and possible result.
HINT Indicates information, notes,
or tips for improving your suc-
cess using the tool.

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Safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basis precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS DUST EXTRACTOR :
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
– Do not leave the dust extractor when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
– Use indoors only.
– Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
– Use only as describes in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended at-
tachments.
– Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the dust extractor is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a service center.
– Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run dust extractor over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
– Do not handle plug or dust extractor with wet hands.
– Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplugging.
– Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
– Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding instructions.
– Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes, hot chips or particles, sparks.
– Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding pro-
vides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This dust extractor is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into a appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person
if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the dust extractor - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit
and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure beside.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an out-
let having the same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this appliance.
Polarization Instructions
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum
cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
Further safety instructions
– This appliance must not be used by persons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Children
need to be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDED
PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING METHODS - SKETCH A
CAUTION
This machine is for indoor use only.
This machine shall be stored indoors only.

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Health hazard by dust
WARNING! Various dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out micro-
scopic particles. Wash hands after handling.
Technical data
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Dust extractor CT 26 E, CT 36 E, CT 48 E
Power consumption (dust extractor only) 2.9 - 8.3 A (350 - 1000 W)
1
.)
Total connected load max. 12 A (1440 W)
Max. rating of connected Power Tool 3.7 A
2.)
Volume flow (air), turbine max. 234 m³/h (8264 cu.ft./h)
Vacuum, turbine max. 24000 Pa
Filter surface 6318 cm² (979.3 sq.in.)
Suction hose (diameter x length) 27 mm x 3.5 m (1-1/16" x 11.5’)
Protection type IP X4
Sound pressure level as per IEC 60704-2-1 71 dB(A)
Container capacity CT 26 E 26 l (6.9 gal.)
CT 36 E 36 l (9.5 gal.)
CT 48 E 48 l (12.7 gal.)
Dimensions L x W x H CT 26 E 630 x 365 x 540 mm
(24.8" x 14.4" x 21.3")
CT 36 E 630 x 365 x 596 mm
(24.8" x 14.4" x 23.5")
CT 48 E 715 x 392 x 680 mm
(28.1" x 15.4" x 26.8")
Weight CT 26 E 13 kg (28.7 lbs)
CT 36 E 14.4 kg (31.8 lbs)
CT 48 E 16.3 kg (35.9 lbs)
1. ) 8.3 A (1000 W) is the medium value for different operation conditions, a maximum power consumption of 10 A (1200 W) is possible.
2. ) When the suction power adjuster [1-7] is adjusted to the lowest suction power (see page 12, chapter Settings - Adjusting the suction
power) the maximal rating of a connected power tool can be 9.1 Amps.

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Functional description
The pictures for the functional description are on a
fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction
manual. When reading of the manual you can fold
out this page for having always an overview of the
machine.
Accessories shown or described are sometimes not
included in the scope of delivery.
Intended use
The dust extractor is designed for use as specified
for the aspiration and evacuation of non-noxious
dusts, dirt, sand, shavings etc..
The dust extractor is designed as specified for vac-
uuming water.
The dust extractor is designed for household, com-
mercial or both use.
The dust extractor is designed for outdoor use and
indoor storage.
The filtering performance of the overall unit, which
is fitted with a HEPA filter element, corresponds to
HEPA quality 13 (medium degree of filtration
99.95%).
All CT extractors fitted with the HEPA filter element
have HEPA certification both for the filter material
and the whole dust extractor.
Operation
Consider the pictures on the fold-out page.
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 bag in the dust container (see
chapter "Changing the filter bag").
 Attach the cable holder to the rear of the mobile
dust extractor (see Fig. [3] ).
[1-1] Intake opening
[1-2] Module slot
[1-3] Appliance socket
[1-4] Hose store
[1-5] Handle
[1-6] SysDoc
[1-7] Suction power adjuster
[1-8] Switch
[1-9] Locking clip
[1-10] Dust container
[1-12] Brake
WARNING
The user will be liable for damage due to improp-
er use.
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.