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Pairing the Dust Extractor with a Tool using
Wireless Tool Control™ Mode (Fig. G)
CAUTION:
When the dust extractor is being controlled
with the remote or paired power tool it may start or
stop without warning.
To Pair with a D
e
WALT Remote or
Wireless Tool Control™ Tool
1. Press the three position switch
7
to the Wireless Tool
Control™ ( ) position.
2. Press and hold the Wireless Tool Control™ pairing
button
8
on the DWH161 and pull the trigger on the
Wireless Tool Control™ equipped tool or press the
button on the remote at the same time.
3. The LED
9
will be steadily illuminated to indicate a
successful pairing.
nOTE:
Only one transmitter can be paired to the
DWH161 at a time. If the unit is already paired the
previous transmitter will be overridden.
Wireless Tool Control
™
Troubleshooting
lED light
Pattern
Pairing Button
system status
Slow flash
Not pressed
Wireless Tool Control™
not paired
Fast flash
Pressed
Pairing Mode, Waiting for
signal from tool
Solid
Not pressed
Wireless Tool Control™
paired, Waiting for
command from tool
Filter Cleaning Mechanism (Fig. A)
The filter cleaning mechanism
5
is a feature that uses
the motor in the dust extractor to force air through the
HEPA filter. Refer to
Emptying the Dust Collection Box
for
instructions on proper use.
Emptying the Dust Collection Box
(Fig. A, H, I)
WARNING: ALWAYS use eye protection.
All
users and bystanders must wear eye protection that
conforms to ANSI Z87.1 / CAN CSA Z94.3.
WARNING: ALWAYS
use proper NIOSH/OSHA/
MSHA respiratory protection when performing
this procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not clean with water or compressed air.
The dust collection box
3
should be emptied as soon as the
performance has noticeably decreased or is full.
1. Press the dust collection box release buttons
4
and pull the dust collection box away from the dust
extraction system. Once the catch mechanism is clear
of the dust extraction system the upper joint will
also release allowing the dust collection box to be
removed completely.
2. To empty the dust collection box
3
position it over a
suitable container to catch the dust contained within
it. Lift up the assembly release latch
14
to open the
dust collection box, separating the canister from the lid.
Gently tapping the dust collection box will encourage
any dust trapped within the filter to also be removed.
Once the filter lid and canister are empty reattach them,
ensuring the assembly release latch
14
is securely
fastened. Refer to Figure H.
3. To reattach the dust collection box to the dust
extraction system first insert the rounded profile of
the upper joint into the recess on the dust extraction
system. Pivot the dust collection box down so that the
release buttons click back into place. Refer to Figure IH
4. With the dust collection box properly installed, depress
the filter cleaning mechanism
5
and squeeze trigger
on tool or the button on the remote. Allow the system
to run for 5 seconds and release trigger. This should be
done after every emptying of the dust collection box.
Fig. H
5
4
4
14
Fig. I
D
e
WALT Dust Box Evacuator
Optional Accessory
An alternative way to empty the dust collection box is to
use the
D
e
WALT
Dust Box Evacuator. The dust collection
box attaches to the dust box evacuator and a dust extractor
fitted with an AirLock™ connector. The use of the dust box
evacuator eliminates the need to open and reassmble the
dust collection box during the emptying process.
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