Maintenance And Care - Flex VLP 18 Original Operating Instructions

Maintenance and care

WARNING!
Before working on the tool, remove the
battery.
Cleaning
WARNING!
Do not use water or liquid detergents.
Clean the tool and foam seal at regular

intervals. The frequency of cleaning is
dependent on the material and duration of
use.
Check the foam seal for damage at regular

intervals.
Clean the air filter at regular intervals using

compressed air.
NOTE
As soon as the filter is significantly worn or
damaged, it must be renewed (customer
appraisal).
This depends on the type of use:
Lifting of clean material - longer service
–
life of filter
Lifting of dirty/dusty material - shorter
–
service life of filter
NOTE
Any changes to the tool, including technical
modifications, are not permitted. They can
cause injuries. Failure to comply will
invalidate any claims under the
manufacturer's warranty.
Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by an
authorised customer service centre.
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Exchanging wear parts
Replacing foam seal
NOTE
As soon as the foam seal is worn or
damaged, it must be renewed.
Pull out foam seal.

Carefully fit new foam seal. Ensure that the

new foam seal is seated correctly and
securely.
Replacing air filter
NOTE
A reduction in suction performance is a sign
that the air filter needs to be cleaned and/or
renewed. When replacing the filter, keep the
air line clear of obstacles or foreign bodies.
Turn the tool onto its head.

With the pointed end of a screwdriver,

remove the air filter sealing ring and take
out the air filter mat.
Two procedures are now possible:
– Clean air filter with compressed air
– Insert new air filter mat.
Insert the air filter sealing ring again to

secure the air filter.
VLP 18