Festool PLANEX LHS 225 EQ Original Operating Manual - page 14
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Long reach sander
P L A N E X LHS 225
The specifi ed illustrations are at the beginning of
the Operating Instructions.
1 Symbols
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Wear a dust mask!
Wear ear protection.
Clean the air vent slits and dust fi lter
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
2 Technical
data
Power 550
W
Rotational speed
340 – 910 rpm
Sanding pad dia.
215 mm
Abrasive dia.
225 mm
Tool holder
D 13/10
Dust extractor connection dia.
36 mm
(27
mm)
Length of short version (without extension pipe)
1.10
m
Length of long version (with extension pipe)
1.60
m
Weight without cable
Short version
3.80 kg
Long version
4.60 kg
Protection class
II/
3
Machine features
[1-1] Sanding
head
[1-2] Extension
pipe
[1-3] Handle
section
[1-4] Abrasive
[1-5]
Mains power cable
4 Intended
use
The P L A N E X is designed for sanding primed
drywall constructions, ceilings and walls in inter-
nal and external applications as well as removing
carpet residue, coats of paint, coverings, adhesives
and loose plaster.
When sanding large fi lled surfaces with high
dust development, we recommend the Festool
mobile dust extractor CTL/M 36 E AC P L A N E X .
The user bears the responsibility for damage and
accidents caused by improper use.
5 Safety
instructions
5.1
General safety instructions
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.2
Machine-related safety instructions
- This machine is designed for sanding. Please
read all of the safety information, instructions,
illustrations and descriptions delivered with the
machine. If the following instructions are not
observed, this can result in an electric shock,
fi re and/or serious injury.
- Do not use this machine to perform work such
as roughing, brushing, polishing or disc sand-
ing. Performing tasks for which the machine
is not designed can create hazards and lead to
injury.
- Never use accessories that were not specially
developed and intended for this machine. Just
because an accessory part can be fi tted on your
machine does not guarantee danger-free opera-
tion.
- The permissible rotational speed of the acces-
sory must be at least as high as the maximum
speed specifi ed on the machine. Accessories
that rotate faster than the permissible level can
rupture.
- The outside diameter and the thickness of acces-
sories must be within the specifi ed size range of
the machine. Accessories with incorrect dimen-
sions cannot be suffi ciently protected or controlled.
- Threaded mounting of accessories must match
the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
mounted by fl anges, the arbour hole of the
accessory must fi t the locating diameter of the
fl ange. Accessories that do not match the moun-
ting hardware of the power tool will run out of
balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
of control.
- Do not use damaged accessories. Before use,
always check accessories such as sanding pads
for nicks or cracks and check support plates
for cracks and excessive wear. Every time the