Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Metabo AS 18 L PC Originalbetriebsanleitung

wearing appropriate protective clothing and
equipment.
Emptying the Container
Only permitted for dusts with
occupational exposure limits > 1mg/m
- Put rotary switch (14) in "OFF" position
- Remove battery pack (8).
- Open the snap locks (2) . Remove the upper part
(7) of the device from the dust container (1).
- Tip out the container.
Disposing of the Fleece Filter Bag
- Put rotary switch (14) in "OFF" position
- Remove battery pack (8).
- Open the snap locks (2). Remove the upper part
(7) of the device from the container (1).
- Fold down the carry handle of the dust container
(unlock).
- Carefully remove the fleece filter bag (18) and
close the fleece filter bag using the drawstrings.
- Dispose of the vacuumed material in accordance
with legal regulations.
Clean the pleated filter via PressClean
- Clean the pleated filter according to chapter 7.2
Clean the pleated filter manually
- Remove the pleated filter according to chapter
10.2
- Occasionally tap the pleated filter to remove (16)
any dust that has gathered on it. If the filter is very
dirty, you can clean it with water (max. 3x, then
insert new pleated filter) and a soft brush. Allow to
filter to dry properly afterwards.

10. Maintenance

10.1 General instructions
Before performing any maintenance, always
switch off the device and remove the mains
plug.
Clean the device (see chapter 9.).
For maintenance by the user, the vacuum cleaner
must be taken apart, cleaned and maintained, to the
extent possible, without endangering maintenance
staff or other people.
Preventive measures
Appropriate preventive measures include: cleaning
the device before disassembly; providing local
filtered forced ventilation where the vacuum cleaner
is disassembled; cleaning of the maintenance area
and providing suitable personal protective clothing
and equipment.
When carrying out maintenance or repairs, it is
essential to dispose of any contaminated objects
that cannot be adequately cleaned. These objects
must be disposed of using impermeable bags and
in accordance with the applicable regulations for
removing such waste.
10.2 Replacing the pleated filter (16)
- Clean the pleated filter again before replacement
("PressClean" see chapter 7.2)
- Put rotary switch (14) in "OFF" position
- Remove battery pack (8).
- Open the snap locks (2). Remove the upper part
(7) of the device from the dust container (1).
- Turn the twist lock (17) at the bottom of the upper
part (see fig. A, page 2) in such a way that the
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pleated filter (16) can be removed.
- Seal the removed pleated filter (16) immediately in
a dust-tight plastic bag and dispose of it in
accordance with regulations.
- Insert new pleated filter (16), close twist lock (17).
Ensure proper and secure position.
10.3 Technical inspection
At least once a year, the manufacturer or a suitably
qualified and trained person must carry out a dust
test, e.g. to check for damage to the filter, verify that
the device is air-tight.

11. Troubleshooting

Reduction in suction power:
See the instructions in the chapter on 9. Cleaning.
• Is the pleated filter (16) dirty? - clean.
• Fleece filter bag (18) full? - replace.
• Is the dust container (1) full? - empty.
• Nozzle, tubes or hose blocked?- clean.
• Is the battery pack (8) weak? - Charge/replace
battery pack (8)
Device will not start:
• Is the battery pack (8) empty? - Charge/replace
battery pack (8).
• Is the rotary switch (14) in "OFF" position? - Put
rotary switch (14) to "ECO" or "BOOST". See
chapter 7.1.
Particles are discharged at the outlet:
• Is the pleated filter defective? - Check the pleated
filter and replace if required (see chapter 10.2).
The machine has shut down by itself:
Causes and remedies:
• Battery pack almost flat: (the electronics
prevent the battery pack form discharging totally
and avoid damage). If one LED is flashing, the
battery pack (12) is almost flat. If necessary,
press the button (13) and check the LEDs (12) to
see the charge level. If the battery pack is almost
flat, it must be recharged.
• Battery pack is not inserted properly: Check and
correct.
• Long continuous overloading of the machine will
activate the temperature cut-out.
Leave the machine or battery pack to cool.
Note: if the suction hose is not removed from the
housing prior to switching on the device, this will
lead to overheating of the device.
Note: if the battery pack feels very warm, the
pack will cool more quickly in an "AIR COOLED"
charger.
Do not interfere with the device. Contact
an authorized workshop or Metabo's after-
sales service department (see chapter 13. on
Repairs).
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