Festool PI571579, PN571579, PD571579 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes Remedy

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible causes	Remedy
PLANEX bumps over	Suction power too strong	Reduce suction power or switch to external
the surface.		extraction if necessary.
	Hard repair compound or hard sublayers	Reduce suction power or switch to external
		extraction if necessary.
		Reduce speed.
Extraction power is	Main filter on CT 36 E AC-LHS blocked /	Clean the main filter regularly:
insufficient.	clogged.	Option 1: Clean the main filter with Auto-
		Clean, 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 un-
		til the automatic cleaning cycle starts.
		Option 2: Clean the main filter mechanically
		(extracting).
		Option 3: Check the main filter for damage
		and clogging. Insert a new filter element
		regularly.
	Disposal bag inserted incorrectly.	The holes punched in the disposal bag must
		be inside the container.
	Filter bag inserted instead of disposal	Always work with the disposal bag when
	bag.	operating the PLANEX (grey bag).
	Suction power setting on CT 36 E AC-	Adjust the suction power to a higher set-
	LHS too low.	ting.
	Speed of PLANEX too fast	Reduce speed.
	Internal extraction on PLANEX with ex-	Increase suction power or switch to exter-
	traction control on setting 1	nal extraction.
	Repair compound with a high percent-	Switch on the external extractor connected
	age of filler, soft filler	to the PLANEX, set the extraction control to
		setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the
		speed.
	Suction hose blocked or kinked.	Remove blockage and straighten hose.
	Disposal bag full	Dispose of the bag.
Excessive material	Speed of PLANEX too fast	Reduce speed.
removed from work-
	Suction power of the PLANEX too strong	Reduce suction power or switch to external
piece		extraction.
	Repair compound with a high percent-	Switch on the external extractor connected
	age of filler, soft filler	to the PLANEX, set the extraction control to
		setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the
		speed.
	Grit on abrasive too coarse	Select a finer grit.

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