Bosch Professional HEAVY DUTY GAS 18V-10 L Original Instructions Manual page 11

For the user to carry out maintenance, the dust extractor
needs to be disassembled, cleaned and maintained as far as
this is possible without endangering maintenance personnel
or other persons. Before disassembly, the dust extractor
should be cleaned to prevent any potential hazards. The
room/enclosure in which the dust extractor is disassembled
should be well ventilated. Wear personal protective equip-
ment while carrying out maintenance. After completing
maintenance, the maintenance area should be cleaned.
An inspection regarding the dust extraction capability must
be carried out at least once a year by the manufacturer or
someone who has been trained, e.g. to check for filter dam-
age, that the dust extractor is tight and that the control unit
is functioning correctly.
Class L dust extractors which were located in dirty environ-
ments should have their exteriors, as well as all their com-
ponents, cleaned or treated with sealant. When performing
maintenance and repair work, all dirty parts that cannot be
cleaned satisfactorily must be disposed of. Such parts must
be disposed of in impermeable bags in accordance with the
valid provisions for disposing of such waste.
– Clean the housing of the dust extractor occasionally with
a damp cloth.
– Clean dirty charging pins using a dry cloth.
Cleaning the container (see figures H1–H2)
Clean the container (1) after each use in order to ensure that
the dust extractor continues to perform optimally.
– Open the catches (2) and remove the dust extractor lid
(5).
– Shake out the container (1) over a suitable waste bin.
– If necessary, clean the container with a damp cloth.
Clean the filter if required (see "Cleaning/replacing filters
(see figures I1–I2)", page 19).
– Replace the dust extractor lid (5) and close the catches
(2).
Cleaning/replacing filters (see figures I1–I2)
Suction power is dependent on the condition of the filter.
Therefore, the filter should be cleaned regularly.
Replace any damaged filters immediately.
– Open the catches (2) and remove the dust extractor lid
(5).
– Turn the filter (27) as far as it will go in the direction of ro-
tation and remove it from the filter bracket (28).
– If the filter is dry:
Tap the filter (27) on the side of a suitable waste bin.
When doing so, ensure that you do not damage the flaps
on the filter.
To achieve maximum suction power, brush down the
flaps of the filter using a soft brush.
or
If the filter is wet:
Rinse the filter (27) under running water and then leave it
to dry thoroughly.
or
Replace the filter (27) if it is damaged.
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– Position the filter (27) over the filter bracket (28) and
turn it as far as it will go in the direction of rotation .
– Replace the dust extractor lid (5) and close the
catches (2).
Make sure that the catches engage firmly.
Faults
If the suction power is insufficient, check:
– Is the container (1) full?
▷(see "Cleaning the container (see figures H1–H2)",
page 19).
– Is the filter (27) clogged with dust?
▷(see "Cleaning/replacing filters (see figures I1–I2)",
page 19).
– Is the battery capacity too weak?
▷(see "Charging the battery", page 16).
Regularly emptying the container (1) and cleaning the fil-
ter (27) will ensure optimum suction power.
If suction power is not achieved after that, the dust extractor
should be sent to the after-sales service.
Storage (see figure J)
– Insert the suction tubes (18) into the brackets (22).
– Insert the crevice nozzle (16) into a suction tube (18).
– Insert the floor nozzle (17) into the bracket (23).
– Wind the vacuum hose (13) around the bracket (23)
from below and fasten the retaining strap (29).
– Only ever carry the dust extractor by the carrying handle
(6) or by the carrying strap (if present).
– Store the dust extractor in a dry room and secure it so
that it cannot be used by unauthorised persons.
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate
of the product.
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