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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Filters
The frequency of use directly affects how often
the filters must be cleaned or serviced.
To maintain optimal operation, check the filters
approximately every 40 hours of use in light or
moderately dusty environments. In very dusty
environments, check the filters every eight hours
of use. Always wear a respirator when checking,
changing, or servicing the filters.
Unplug air filter before
performing all maintenance
procedures. Ignoring this
warning
serious personal injury to
you or others!
Always wear a respirator
and safety glasses when
cleaning the filters. Sawdust
may cause allergic reactions
or respiratory problems.
To change and service the filters:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
DO NOT use compressed air to blow out the
primary or secondary filters in the following
steps. If you do, you will damage the filters
and reduce filtering quality.
Model G9956 (Mfg. Since 8/15)
may
result
in
2.
Lift the primary filter so it clears the retaining
rim (see Figure 13), remove it, and examine
it. Place the filter in a trash bag and shake it
gently to remove the bulk of the dust.
Primary
Filter
Figure 13. Filters exposed for cleaning.
3.
Remove the secondary filter, place it inside a
trash bag, and gently shake the dust from the
inside of the filter.
Optional: Wash the secondary filter with
water to remove the remaining dust, then let
it dry completely.
4.
Vacuum out the inside of the air filter hous-
ing.
5.
Re-install both filters.
Note: The filters can be cleaned several times
before replacement becomes necessary. To deter-
mine whether the filters need to be replaced, hold
them up to the sunlight and visually inspect them
after cleaning. If you can see a lot of light through
them, the filters do not need to be replaced. If you
cannot see a lot of light through them after clean-
ing, replace the filters.
Secondary
Filter
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