Festool ASA 6000 User Manual
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ASA
GB
Original operating manual
The specified illustrations appear at the beginning
of the Operating Instructions.
1
Symbols
2
Technical data
3
Intended use
The ASA boom arm is a stationary appliance that
provides power supply connections for electric
power and pneumatic tools as well as connections
for dust extractors when combined with the EAA
energy box.
The box provides the user with all the connections
necessary for operating electric power and pneu-
matic tools in a working area with limited space.
The size and quantity of particles that can be ex-
tracted through the energy box EAA/boom arm ASA
depends on the power of the connected dust ex-
tractor. However, the EAA/ASA is only suitable for
extracting dust and not heavy chips, workpiece off-
cuts, etc.
Festool accepts no liability for damage and acci-
dents resulting from improper or incorrect use of
the EAA or ASA, or subsequent modifications made
by the user.
4
Safety instructions
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions.
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
– The additional weight on the EAA/ASA (e.g.
weight of electric or pneumatic tools, accesso-
ries) must not exceed 12 kg.
– Inspect the electric cables for damage at regular
intervals. Have a qualified electrician or Festool
after-sales service technician replace damaged
cables with new cables.
5
Design
5.1
ASA boom arm
The ASA boom arm (see title image) comprises a
one-piece (ASA 2500) or two-piece (ASA 5000/6000)
aluminium profile supported by a swivelling bear-
ing on a bracket The arm is the support system for
the EAA energy box.
5.2
EAA energy box
The EAA energy box consists of two sections:
– Section containing electrical components such
as sockets and selector switches for electric
power tools (EW).
– Section containing pneumatic components, in-
cluding connections for pneumatic tools (DW).
Refer to the EAA operating manual for more de-
tailed information and instructions for connecting
the energy box.
Symbols................................................ 10
Technical data ...................................... 10
Intended use ........................................ 10
Safety instructions ............................... 10
Design .................................................. 10
Assembly.............................................. 11
Connection and operation.................... 11
Dust extraction..................................... 12
Service and maintenance .................... 12
Disposal ............................................... 12
Accessories .......................................... 12
Warranty............................................... 12
EU Declaration of Conformity.............. 13
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read the Operating Instructions/Notes!
ASA boom arm
Extended length
ASA 2500
2.5 m
ASA 5000
5 m
ASA 6000
6 m
Electrical connection
230 V~/16 A
Weight
ASA 2500
52 kg
ASA 5000
92 kg
ASA 6000
105 kg