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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Remedy
LHS-E 225 does not run
smoothly over the sur-
face.
Hard spackling paste or hard
sub-layers
Reduce speed.
Deformed sanding pad Use a new sanding pad.
Extraction power is insuf-
ficient.
Filter element on the CTL/M 36 E
AC
PLANEX
is blocked/
clogged.
Clean the filter element regularly:
Option 1:
Set the suction power adjust-
ment 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 ele-
ment (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 dis-
posal 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 set-
ting.
LHS-E 225 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 Sec-
tion Sanding close to edges [7].
The holes in the sanding discs are
not aligned with the holes in the
sanding pads.
Fit the sanding discs correctly, see Sec-
tion Changing the sanding discs [6].
Excessive material
removed from workpiece
LHS -E 225 speed too high Reduce the speed, see Section Electron-
ics
Grit on abrasive too coarse Select a finer grit.
Surface quality not per-
fect
Incorrect abrasive grit Select a finer grit.
Drying times of the spackling
paste not observed.
Read the technical data sheets and manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Spackling paste with a high per-
centage of filler/soft filler
Select a finer grit, e.g. P180.
Power tool running when set
down on the surface (groove for-
mation).
Place the power tool in position and then
switch it on.
Always use a detachable brush segment
when working on the surface.