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-Thoroughly clean dirt container (2.10) and
space (3.1) for the suction turbine (wipe
down with a damp cloth),
-Fit a new filter element: see printed text on
the filter element packaging,
-Close vacuum cleaner.
5.3 Cleaning the filter element
To clean, move the handle (2.1) to and fro about
10 times.
N.B.: You need to clean the filter element only
if you use the vacuum cleaner without a filter
bag.
5.4 Emptying the dirt container (2.10)
Always remove the upper part of
the vacuum cleaner before emptying the dirt
container!
-Open the vacuum cleaner,
- Raise the upper part slightly, depress the
support (2.5),
- Raise the upper part to the stop (vertical
position),
- Remove the upper part by moving it forwards
horizontally,
-Empty the dirt container,
- Replace the upper part. Make
sure that both upper-part pins are fully
inserted in the recesses (1.10).
-Close the vacuum cleaner.
6After finishing work
- Switch off the cleaner and pull the plug of
the mains lead out of the plug socket.
-Wind up the mains lead (2.6).
-Empty dirt tank.
-Clean the vacuum cleaner inside and outside
by suction and wiping.
-Deposit the appliance in a dry room, safe
from unauthorised use.
7Maintenance and care
Always remove the mains plug
from the socket before carrying out any
maintenance work!
Any maintenance and repair work requiring an
opening of the motor housing may only be
carried out by an authorised customer service
workshop.
A safety test is to be carried out at least once a
year by the manufacturer or an instructed
person, e.g. for possible damage to the filter
and leaks in the appliance, and to ensure that
the control devices are functioning.
8Accessories, filter
The accessory and filter order number can be
found in your Festool catalogue or on the
Internet under www.festool.com.
9WarrantyConditions of 1+2 Warranty
You are entitled to a free extended warranty (1
year + 2 years = 3 years) for your Festool power
tool. Festool shall be responsible for all shipping
costs during the first year of the warranty.
During the second and third year of the warranty
the customer is responsible for shipping the tool
to Festool. Festool will pay for return shipping
to the customer using UPS Ground Service. All
warranty service is valid 3 years from the date
of purchase on your receipt or invoice.
Festool Limited Warranty
This warranty is valid on the pre-condition that
the tool is used and operated in compliance with
the Festool operating instructions. Festool
warrants, only to the original consumer
purchaser, that the specified tool will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for
a term of one year from the date of
procurement. Festool makes no other warranty,
express or implied, for Festool portable power
tools. No agent, representative, distributor,
dealer or employee of Festool has the authority
to increase or otherwise change the obligations
or limitations of this warranty. The obligations
of Festool in its sole discretion under this
warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of any Festool portable power tool
that is found to be defective as packaged with
the User Manual.
Excluded from coverage under this warranty
are: normal wear and tear; damages caused
by misuse, abuse or neglect; damage caused
by anything other than defects in material and
workmanship. This warranty does not apply to
accessory items such as circular saw blades,
drill bits, router bits, jigsaw blades, sanding
belts, and grinding wheels. Also excluded are
wearing parts, such as carbon brushes,
lamellas of air tools, rubber collars and seals,
sanding discs and pads, and batteries.
Festool portable power tools requiring
replacement or repair are to be returned with
the receipt of purchase to Festool (call 800-
554-8741 for address details).
IN NO EVENT SHALL FESTOOL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER.