Bosch GAS20-17A Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 14

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Notes:
• Do not use the dust extractor in
"ON+AFC"
Cleaning) mode when the canister
contents are wet.
• The unit is equipped with water
level sensors. The unit switches off
when the maximum filling height is
reached. The unit still has power,
but will not operate. The unit must
be switched off and emptied
before it can be switched on again.
• When the unit is shut off, some
water may flow out of the hose.
• To prevent siphoning or spillage,
lift the suction hose out of the
liquid before draining the dust
extractor.
• Before opening and emptying the
canister, always move the mode
selector switch to the 'OFF'
position and disconnect the dust
extractor cord from the power
supply.
• In order to avoid mildew, after wet
vacuuming, remove the bag (if one
is installed) and remove the filter
and allow it to dry thoroughly. Dry
the filter
thoroughly so that dust cannot
adhere to moist parts.
• Use a dry filter for subsequent dry
vacuuming. We suggest purchasing
an extra filter when frequently
alternating between wet and dry
vacuuming and swap them out as
appropriate.
• Wipe dust off dust extractor
control unit with moist cloth. Use
water to clean the canister and
attachments. Do not use dust
extractor until completely dry.
▶ Emptying The Canister
A. Switch the unit off.
B. Disconnect from the power supply.
C. Remove the filter bag (see
"Removing The Dust Bag" on page
10, or dump out the canister as
appropriate.
Operating Instructions
(Automatic Filter
and control unit
▼ EMPTYINg THE CANISTER OF
LIQUIDS USINg DRAIN HOSE
A. Switch the unit off.
B. Disconnect from the power supply.
C. Position dust extractor in area
where the contents of the canister
can be drained.
D. Detach drain hose 18 from the
attachment holder 16, remove the
cap, and lay hose on the ground
(Fig. 6).
E. Once canister is emptied, put the
cap back on the drain hose and
secure the drain hose 18 back in
the attachment holder 16.
F. To allow the canister to air dry
faster, remove the control unit 1 by
unlocking the latches 4 and lifting
the unit up.
▼ EMPTYINg THE CANISTER OF
LIQUIDS BY DUMPINg
Fig. 6
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Fig. 7
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