Festool LHS-E 225 EQ - Troubleshooting

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LHS 225-E
12 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Remedy
LHS 225-E does not
run smoothly over the
surface
Hard spackloing paste or
hard sub-layers
Reduce speed.
Deformed sanding pad Use a new sanding pad.
Extraction power is
insufficient
Filter element on the CTL/M
36 E AC PLANEX is blocked/
clogged.
Clean the filter element regularly:
Option 1: Set the suction power adjustment
to maximum. Using the surface of your
hand, keep the nozzle, suction hose
or suction opening on the mobile dust
extractor covered for 10 seconds until
automatic cleaning begins.
Option 2: Manually clean the filter element
(dust extraction).
Option 3: Check the filter element for
damage and clogging. Use a new filter
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
operating the PLANEX (grey bag).
The suction power on the
CTL/M 36 E AC PLANEX is
set too low.
Adjust the suction power to a higher
setting.
LHS 225-E speed too high Reduce speed.
Suction hose blocked or
kinked
Remove blockage and straighten hose.
Disposal bag full Dispose of the bag.
Brush segment open / not
fitted
Only remove the brush segment when
sanding close to edges, refit it, see Section
7.4.
The holes in the sanding
discs are not aligned with
the holes in the sanding pads
Fit the sanding discs correctly, see Section
7.3
Excessive material
removed from
workpiece
LHS 225-E speed too high Reduce the speed, see Section 7.1.
Grit on abrasive too coarse Select a finer grit.
Surface quality not
perfect
Incorrect abraseive grit Select a finer grit.
Drying times of the spackling
paste not observed
Read the technical data sheets and
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Spackling paste with a high
percentage of filler / soft
filler
Select a finer grit, e.g. P180.
Power tool running when set
down on the surface (groove
formation).
Place the power tool in position and then
switch it on.
Always use a detachable brush segment
when working on the surface.