Maintenance and Cleaning

Clean the housing of the dust extractor occasionally with a damp cloth.

Clean dirty charging pins using a dry cloth.

At least once a year a technical inspection of the dust extractor must be carried out by the manufacturer or someone who has been trained (e.g. to check for filter damage, to check that the dust extractor is tight and that the control unit is in perfect working order).

  • All parts that may have come into contact with the hazardous substances must be considered contaminated.
  • Vacuum, wipe down and seal the outside of the dust extractor thoroughly before removing it from the area containing the hazardous substances.
  • Only clean, dismantle and perform maintenance on the dust extractor if this can be done without endangering yourself or other persons. Wear personal protective equipment for cleaning and maintenance tasks. Undertake the work in a well ventilated room.
  • First clean the outside of the dust extractor before dismantling it.
  • All parts of the dust extractor that cannot be adequately cleaned must be disposed of in impermeable bags. Please observe the applicable regulations for the disposal of such waste.
  • Clean the maintenance area after completing the work.

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).
  • Replace the dust extractor lid (5) and close the catches (2).

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 (33) as far as it will go in the direction of rotation and remove it from the filter bracket (35).
  • If the filter is dry:
    Tap the filter (33) 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 (33) under running water and then leave it to dry thoroughly.
    or
    Replace the filter (33) if it is damaged.
  • Position the filter (33) over the filter bracket (35) 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.

If the suction power is insufficient, check:

Regularly emptying the container (1) and cleaning the filter (33) will ensure optimum suction power.
If sufficient suction power is not achieved after following these steps, please contact a Bosch-after-sales service centre.

  • Insert the suction tubes (18) into the brackets (25).
  • Insert the crevice nozzle (16) into a suction tube (18).
  • Insert the floor nozzle (17) into the bracket (27).
  • Wind the vacuum hose (13) around the bracket (27) from below and fasten the retaining strap (36).
  • 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.