Maintenance and Cleaning
- Pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning or performing 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 the dust extractor and the ventilation slots clean.
- Wear a dust mask when servicing and cleaning the vacuum 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.
GAS 12-25 PL
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 equipment 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 damage, that the dust extractor is tight and that the control unit is functioning correctly.
Class L dust extractors which were located in dirty environments should have their exteriors, as well as all their components, 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
- Wipe the container (7) from time to time using a non-abrasive off-the-shelf cleaning product and leave it to dry.
Cleaning the Filters
Regularly emptying the dust container and cleaning the filters will ensure optimum suction power. If suction power is not achieved after that, the vacuum cleaner is to be brought to the after-sales service.
- Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) (see figure C).
- Take the pre-filter (22) out of the container (7) by its handle (28).
- Shake out the pre-filter (22) over a suitable waste bin.
- Insert the pre-filter (22) in the container (7), making sure that the arrow is pointing towards the hose connection piece (3).
- Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close the catches (9).
- Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) (see figure C).
- Turn the filter holder (29) as far as possible in the direction of rotation
and take the filter holder, together with the main filter (20), out of the top part of the dust extractor (10).
- Brush the folds of the main filter (20) with a soft brush.
or
Replace the main filter (20) if damaged.
- Place the filter holder (29), together with the main filter (20), over the filter basket (30) and turn the filter holder (29) as far as possible in the direction of rotation
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- Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close the catches (9).
To prevent mould growth after wet vacuuming:
- Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) (see figure C).
- Leave the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) to dry thoroughly.
- Pull the wet filter (21) out of the filter basket (30).
- Wash the wet filter (21) under running water and then leave it to dry thoroughly.
- Place the wet filter (21) completely over the filter basket (30).
- Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close the catches (9).
Replace the damaged pleated filter immediately.
- Turn the filter holder (29) as far as possible in the direction of rotation and take the filter holder, together with the main filter (20), out of the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10).
- Take the dirty/damaged main filter (20) out of the filter holder (29).
- Brush the folds of the main filter (20) with a soft brush.
or
Replace the main filter (20) if damaged. - Place the filter holder (29) on the cleaned/new main filter (20).
- Place the filter holder (29), together with the main filter (20), over the filter basket (30) and turn the filter holder (29) as far as possible in the direction of rotation .
- Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close the catches (9).
- Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10).