Festool CT 26 E Instruction Manual - page 8
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CT Series Dust Extractors
Initial Setup
Your new CT-series dust extractor does not require any spe-
cial setup before use. However, some components may be
shipped inside the canister and need to be removed before
use, and the collection bag needs to be installed.
1. Release the latches and lift the motor housing off the
canister, as described below.
2. Remove any components from the canister.
3. Inspect the filter element to ensure it is properly installed
and undamaged from shipping. (See
page 9
).
4. Install the collection bag as described below.
5. If desired, install the “
Power Cord Bracket
” on page 12
(CT 26, 36, & 48 models only).
Changing Collection Bags
Collection bags make the disposal of dust and dirt easier,
but they also act as a first-stage filter by capturing the
majority of coarse and fine dust before it reaches the main
filter. (Refer to
page 10
for dust liner installation.)
1. Release the 2 latches that hold the motor housing to
the collection canister, and lift the motor housing off the
canister.
►
During replacement, make sure the motor housing
is squarely seated on the canister before closing the
latches.
►
The motor housing contains a sealing gasket for the
canister. Periodically inspect the gasket for tears or
damage.
A
B
Latch
Motor
Housing
Collection
Canister
2. To install the collection bag in a CT-Mini or CT-Midi:
T
T
a. Unfold the bag and place it in the bottom of the collec-
tion canister.
tion canister
tion canister
b. Align the bag flange with the bag latches, and press
the flange down until the latches snap into place.
►
When the bag is full, close the dust flap to keep the
dust from escaping during disposal.
Bag Latches
Bag
Flange
Dust Flap
3. To install the collection bag in a CT-26 through CT-48:
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T
a. Insert the lower tab of the bag flange into the slot
below the vacuum inlet.
b. Tilt the flange onto the vacuum inlet.
c. Raise the bag latch, press the bag flange against the
vacuum inlet, and release the bag latch.
A
B
Bag Latch
C
Bag
Flange
Vacuum
Inlet
To prevent dust from escaping the bag during disposal,
you can close the bag’s dust gate by pulling out on the
upper tab of the bag flange.
NOTE: Don’t close the dust gate on an unused bag.
The dust gate cannot be easily reopened once closed.
Upper
Tab
Dust Gate
Make sure the bag is not pinched between the canister
and motor housing, and replace the motor housing.