Festool CTL MIDI: 1 Safety instructions

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Original operating manual

1 Safety  instructions

Warning! Read and observe all information and safety instructions. Ignoring warn- ing notes and instructions may lead to electric shocks, fires and/or cause serious injury.  Keep all safety information and other instructions in a safe place for future reference. – This machine can be operated by  children  over 8 years of age and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of practical experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed to use the machine safely and un- derstand the dangers of machine operation.  Children  must not play with the machine. Cleaning and user maintenance  may not be performed by  children  without supervision. – Warning: machine may contain hazardous dust. Only authorised qualified specialists with suitable protective equipment may perform maintenance, empty the container and change the filter.  – Always operate with the filter system installed! – Risk of explosion and fire hazard: do not extract  sparks or hot dust, flammable or explosive dust (e.g. magnesium, aluminium, petrol, thinner), aggressive fluids/sol- ids (e.g. acid, leach, solvent).  – Observe all national safety regulations as well as the material manufacturer's spec- ifications! – Always use suitable protective equipment! – If intact following a visual inspection, work in a dry environment according to instruc- tions! – Always use the socket on the machine for the purpose specified! – Check the plug and the cable regularly and should either become damaged, in order to avoid a hazard, have them replaced by an authorised after-sales service workshop. – Do not lift or transport using a crane hook or lifting gear!

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Symbols

Warning of general danger

Risk of electric shock

Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!

Wear a dust mask.

Warning!

 The machine may contain hazard-

ous dust!

Do not throw in the household waste.

Climbing prohibited

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Technical  data

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Machine features

The specified illustrations appear at the beginning of

the Operating Instructions.

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Intended  use

Mobile dust extractor suitable for 

– Extracting dust up to 1 mg/m³ according to dust

class 'L',

– Extracting  water,

– Increased loads during commercial use,

according to IEC/EN 60335-2-69.

The user is liable for improper or non-in-

tended use.

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Operation

6.1

Connecting the mobile dust extractor

The switch 

[1-11]

 serves as an on/off switch.

Switch position "0"

Appliance socket 

[1-2]

 is disconnected from the

power, mobile dust extractor is switched off.

Mobile dust extractors 

Power consumption

400 - 1200 W

Maximum appliance

socket connected load

EU

CH, DK

GB 240 V/ 110 V

2400 W

1100 W

1800 W/ 500 W

Max. suction capacity (air), extractor/turbine

95 m³/h / 222 m³/h

Max. vacuum, turbine

24000 Pa

Filter surface area

5000 cm²

Suction hose

D 27 mm x 3,5 m-AS

Length of the net cable

7,5 m

Sound pressure level as per EN 60704-2-1 / Uncertainty K 

72 dB(A) / 3 dB

Protection category

IP X4

Container capacity

CTL MINI

10 l

CTL MIDI

15 l

Dimensions L x W x H

CTL MINI

430 x 330 x 420 mm

CTL MIDI

430 x 330 x 470 mm

Weight

CTL MINI

8,8 kg

CTL MIDI

9,1 kg

[1-1]

Suction power adjuster

[1-2]

Appliance socket

[1-3]

SysDoc

[1-4]

Handle

[1-5]

Intake opening

[1-6]

Angle adapter

[1-7]

Hose store

[1-8]

T-LOC latch for Systainers

[1-9]

Dust container

[1-10]

Locking clip

[1-11]

Switch

[1-12] + 

[1-13]

Brake

WARNING

Unauthorised voltage or frequency!

Risk of accidents



Observe the specifications on the machine’s

name plate.



Observe country-specific regulations.

WARNING

Risk of injury from tools starting up unexpectedly



Before setting the switch to the "AUTO" or

"MAN" position, make sure that the connected

tool is switched off.

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"MAN" switch position

Appliance socket 

[1-2]

 is connected to the power, the

mobile dust extractor starts.

"Auto" switch position

Appliance socket 

[1-2]

 is connected to the power, the

mobile dust extractor starts when the connected tool

is switched on.



Insert the plug into an earthed socket.

Pull the plug from the socket when the ma-

chine is not in use and prior to maintenance

and cleaning work. 

6.2

Connecting electric power tools



Connect the electric power tool to the appliance

socket 

[1-2]

.

6.3

Connecting the suction hose [1A]



Connect the suction hose to the angle adapter 

[1-

6] 

on the extraction opening 

[1-5]

. 

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Settings

7.1

Adjusting the suction power 



Use the rotary knob 

[1-1]

.

7.2

Applying the brake [1B]



Raise the front of the dust extractor slightly.



Push down the brake 

[1-13]

 until it engages into

position.



Actuate the lever 

[1-12]

 to release.

7.3

Temperature cut-out

A temperature cut-out switches the mobile dust ex-

tractor off when it reaches a critical temperature to

prevent overheating. 



Switch off the mobile dust extractor, allow to cool

for about 5 minutes then switch on again.



Not possible to switch on: contact Festool service

workshop.

7.4

SYSDOC 

A Systainer can be secured to the storage area 

[1-7]

using the T-LOC latch 

[1-8]

. Systainers without a T-

LOC can be secured using four SysDoc latches 

[1-3] 

.

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Working

8.1

Extracting dry materials

When extracting dust that exceeds the per-

mitted limit values, only extract from a single

machine (electric or air tool).

Observe

 the following when extracting dust gener-

ated by operating electric power tools: 

Ensure there is adequate ventilation! Observe re-

gional regulations!

Limit values:

 exhaust air max. 50% of the clear air

volume

Formula: 

room volume V

R

 x air renewal rate L

W

8.2

Extracting wet materials/liquids

Remove the filter bag!

Recommendation:

 use a special wet filter.

The dust extractor stops automatically when the

maximum level is reached.

After wet extraction, allow the main filter to dry!

8.3

After finishing work



Switch off the mobile dust extractor and pull out

the mains plug.



Wind up the mains power cable.



Empty the dirt trap.



Place the suction hose 

[2-1]

 and mains power ca-

ble 

[2-2]

 in the top section. Insert the mains cable

through the recess 

[2-3] 

.



Vacuum and wipe off the inside and outside of the

mobile dust extractor.



Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry room in-

accessible to unauthorised users.

WARNING

Risk of injury



Observe the maximum appliance socket con-

nected load (see chapter "Technical data")



Switch off the electric power tool.

CAUTION

Hazardous dust

Damage to the respiratory passage



Always use a filter bag!

CAUTION

Escaping foam and fluids



Switch off and empty the machine immediately.

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Service and maintenance

Customer service and repair

 only

through manufacturer or service work-

shops: Please find the nearest address

at:

www.festool.com/Service

Use only original Festool spare parts!

Order No. at:

www.festool.com/Service



Clean the level sensors 

[4-1]

 and empty the dirt

trap 

[1-9]

 regularly.

Observe the following instructions:

– The manufacturer or an instructed person must

perform a dust test at least once a year to deter-

mine whether the filter is damaged, the machine is

sealed properly and the monitoring features are

functioning correctly.

– Anything that cannot be cleaned must be discarded

in impermeable bags. Observe applicable disposal

regulations!

9.1

Changing the filter bag



Open the locking clips and remove the top section

of the machine 

[3]

.



Changing the filter bag

 - see printing on filter bag

.



Replace the top section of the machine and close

the locking clips.



A replacement filter bag can be stored in the stor-

age compartment 

[2-4]

.

9.2

Changing the filter element



Open the locking clips and remove the top section

of the machine 

[3]

.



Turn the top section of the machine so that the fil-

ter element is facing upwards (Fig. 

 [4]

).



Fold over the handle 

[4-2]

 and remove the holder

[4-3]

.



Remove the used filter element 

[4-4]

 and replace

with a new one.



Dispose of the used filter element in accordance

with statutory regulations.



Replace the holder 

[4-3]

 and fold over the handle

[4-2]

 until it latches into place.



Replace the top section of the machine and close

the locking clips.



The order numbers for accessories, filters and

consumables can be found in the Festool cata-

logue or on the internet at www.festool.com.

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Environment

Do not dispose of the device in house-

hold waste!

 Recycle devices, accesso-

ries and packaging. Observe applicable

country-specific regulations.

EU only: 

European Directive 2002/96/EC

stipulates that used electric power tools must be col-

lected separately and disposed of at an environmen-

tally responsible recycling centre. 

Information on REACh:

www.festool.com/reach

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EU Declaration of Conformity

We declare under sole responsibility that this product

complies with all the relevant requirements in the fol-

lowing Directives, standards and normative documents:

2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2011/65/EU, EN 60335-1,

EN 60335-2-69, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-

3-2, EN 61000-3-3. 

Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG

Wertstr. 20, D-73240 Wendlingen, Germany

Dr. Martin Zimmer

Head of Research, Development and Technical Docu-

mentation 

2013-06-01

WARNING

Risk of injury, electric shock



Always disconnect the mains plug from the

socket before performing maintenance work on

the machine!



All maintenance and repair work which requires

the motor housing to be opened must only be

carried out by an authorised service workshop.

NOTE

Motor damage



Never operate the extractor without a filter ele-

ment fitted as the motor may become damaged.

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Mobile dust extractor

Serial no.

CTL MINI

499590, 499591, 499592,

499593, 499594

CTL MIDI

499599, 499600, 499601,

499602, 499603

Year of CE mark:  2013