Problem
Excessive mate-
rial removed from
workpiece
Surface quality
not perfect
Sanding grooves
on the surface
PLANEX switches
off during work
– red LED on the
head of the ma-
chine fl ashes
PLANEX does not
function
If other problems other than those listed occur, please contact your Festool service work-
shop or your local specialist dealer.
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Possible causes
Speed of PLANEX too fast
Internal extraction on PLANEX with
extraction control on setting 1
Repair compound with a high per-
centage of fi ller, soft fi ller
Suction hose blocked or kinked.
Disposal bag full
Speed of PLANEX too fast
Suction power of the PLANEX too
strong
Repair compound with a high per-
centage of fi ller, soft fi ller
Grit on abrasive too coarse
Incorrect abrasive grit
Drying times of the repair com-
pound not observed.
Suction power of PLANEX too strong Reduce the suction power of the
Repair compound with a high per-
centage of fi ller, soft fi ller
Machine set down on the surface
while running (groove formation)
Hard sanding pad set down on the
surface at an angle.
Sanding pad is too hard or abrasive
grit too coarse for very soft repair
compound.
Dust fi lter on PLANEX clogged
Excessive pressure -> machine ac-
tivates overheating protection
Electrical plug is not connected cor-
rectly.
Remedy
Reduce speed.
Increase suction power or switch to
external extraction.
Switch on the external extractor
connected to the PLANEX, set the
extraction control to setting 6, in ex-
treme cases, turn down the speed.
Remove blockage and straighten
hose.
Dispose of the bag.
Reduce speed.
Reduce suction power or switch to
external extraction.
Switch on the external extractor
connected to the PLANEX, set the
extraction control to setting 6, in ex-
treme cases, turn down the speed.
Select a fi ner grit.
Select a fi ner grit.
Read the technical data sheets and
manufacturer recommendations.
PLANEX
Select a fi ner grit, e.g. P180.
Place the machine in position and
then switch on.
Always use detachable brush seg-
ments when working on surfaces.
Soft sanding pad (available from au-
tumn 2008).
Soft sanding pad (available from au-
tumn 2008).
Select a fi ner abrasive grit (Bril-
liant 2 abrasive with grit up to P 320
available from august 2008).
Clean the dust fi lter on the PLANEX.
Allow the machine to cool and ap-
ply less pressure; in extreme cases,
switch on the external extraction
system and set the extraction con-
trol to setting 6.
Check that the electrical plug is in-
serted properly.
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