Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch Professional GAS 35 L AFC Manual

In order to achieve an optimum filter service life, deactivate
the automatic filter cleaning function only in exceptional
cases, e.g. when vacuuming pure liquids or using a paper fil-
ter bag.
A flat-pleated filter with surface dirt is still fully functional. It
is not necessary to clean the flat-pleated filter manually by
shaking or blowing it out; this may even damage the filter.
Note: The automatic filter cleaning function is switched on
by default when the dust extractor leaves the factory.
It is only possible to switch the automatic filter function on or
off when the tool is switched on.
– Deactivating AFC
Press the AFC button (3).
The control LED (33) will go out.
– Activating AFC
Press the AFC button (3).
The control LED (33) will light up green.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning or per-
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forming maintenance on the vacuum cleaner, making
tool adjustments, changing accessories or putting
away the vacuum cleaner. This safety measure prevents
the vacuum cleaner from being started accidentally.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
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the dust extractor and the ventilation slots clean.
Wear a dust mask when servicing and cleaning the va-
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cuum cleaner.
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord
needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an
after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch
power tools.
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.
Bosch Power Tools
– Clean the housing of the dust extractor occasionally with
a damp cloth.
– Clean dirty charging pins using a dry cloth.
Cleaning the container
– Wipe the container (1) from time to time using a non-ab-
rasive off-the-shelf cleaning product and leave it to dry.
Removing/changing the flat-pleated filter (see figures
I1–I2)
Suction power is dependent on the condition of the filter.
Therefore, the filter should be cleaned regularly.
If the flat-pleated filter (24) becomes damaged, replace it
immediately.
– Pull on the closing flap (16) and open the filter cover
(34).
– Hold the flat-pleated filter (24) by the supports and take
it out from above.
– Use a damp cloth to remove any dust and dirt that ac-
crues around the closing edge of the filter cover (34)
when removing the flat-pleated filter (24).
PES and PTFE flat-pleated filters can be rinsed out under
running water.
– Insert the cleaned (or a new) flat-pleated filter (24), en-
suring that it is positioned correctly and securely.
– Close the filter cover (34) again (must audibly click into
place).
Cleaning the fill level sensors (see figure J)
Make sure that the fill level sensors are cleaned (35) occa-
sionally.
– Open the catches (11) and remove the top part of the va-
cuum cleaner (10).
– Clean the fill level sensors (35) using a soft cloth.
– Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close
the catches (11).
Accessories
Paper filter bag (dry)
Fleece filter bag (dry)
Wet filter bag (wet)
Disposal bag (PE) (dry/wet)
Storage and transport (see figure K)
– Wrap the power cable around the cable holder (15).
– Insert the accessory into the holders provided for it: Suc-
tion tubes (29) into the holders (17), crevice nozzle (25)
into the holder (18), floor nozzle (28) into the holder
(19).
– Open the elastic bands of the vacuum hose holder (5)
and wrap the vacuum hose (21) around the top part of
the dust extractor in the holder (5).
Hook the elastic bands back in.
– Click the L-Boxx on to the adapters (9).
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