Festool PLANEX LHS 225 EQ Original Operating Manual - page 20
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Problem
Possible causes
Remedy
Extraction power is
insuffi cient.
Filter element on
CTL/M 36 E AC P L A N E X blocked /
clogged.
Clean the fi lter element regularly:
Option 1: 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 until
the automatic cleaning cycle starts.
Option 2: Clean the fi lter element mechani-
cally (extracting).
Option 3: Check the fi lter element for dam-
age and clogging. Insert a new fi lter element
regularly.
Disposal bag inserted incorrectly.
The holes punched in the disposal bag must
be inside the container.
Filter bag inserted instead of disposal
bag.
Always work with the disposal bag when op-
erating the P L A N E X (grey bag).
Suction power setting on
CTL/M 36 E AC P L A N E X too low.
Adjust the suction power to a higher setting.
Speed of P L A N E X too fast
Reduce speed.
Internal extraction on P L A N E X with
extraction control on setting 1
Increase suction power or switch to external
extraction.
Repair compound with a high percent-
age of fi ller, soft fi ller
Switch on the external extractor connected
to the P L A N E X , 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
removed from work-
piece
Speed of P L A N E X too fast
Reduce speed.
Suction power of the P L A N E X too
strong
Reduce suction power or switch to external
extraction.
Repair compound with a high percent-
age of fi ller, soft fi ller
Switch on the external extractor connected
to the P L A N E X , set the extraction control
to setting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the
speed.
Grit on abrasive too coarse
Select a fi ner grit.
Surface quality not
perfect
Incorrect abrasive grit
Select a fi ner grit.
Drying times of the repair compound
not observed.
Read the technical data sheets and manufac-
turer recommendations.
Suction power of P L A N E X too strong Reduce the suction power of the P L A N E X
Repair compound with a high percent-
age of fi ller, soft fi ller
Select a fi ner grit, e.g. P180.
Machine set down on the surface
while running (groove formation)
Place the machine in position and then switch
on.
Always use detachable brush segments when
working on surfaces.
Sanding grooves on
the surface
Hard sanding pad set down on the
surface at an angle.
Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.
Sanding pad is too hard or abrasive
grit too coarse for very soft repair
compound.
Use sanding pad IP with interface pad.
Select a fi ner abrasive grit (Brilliant 2 abra-
sive with grit up to P 320).