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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
36.
CLEANING THE PANEL FILTER
Whenever the vacuum action seems to be unsatisfactory, check that the vacuum filter is not obstructed.
If necessary clean with an air jet as follows:
1.
Make sure the electric brake is engaged, otherwise engage it using the lever located at the left
rear of the machine (working direction).
2.
Check the main switch (1) is in the “0” position, if this is not the case, turn the key by a quarter of
a turn to the left, and remove the key from the instrument panel.
3.
Grasp the handle located on the side of the operator seat unit.
4.
Lift the operator seat unit until the safety clamp (2) is hooked.
WARNING: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of
serious injury to your hands.
5.
Disconnect the connector (3) of the vacuum motor.
6.
Remove the knobs (4) that secure the vacuum system assembly to the machine frame, by turning
them counterclockwise.
7.
Remove the vacuum system assembly from the machine frame using the handles (5).
8.
Remove the knobs (6) that secure the latch to the machine frame, by turning them
counterclockwise.
9.
Remove the latch and consequently the panel filter from the machine.
10.
Clean the panel filter with an air jet from a distance of more than 20cm.
11.
Repeat the operations in reverse to reassemble.
WARNING: It is advisable to pay attention to the direction of filtration, the mesh in the
filter should be positioned towards the vacuum motor.
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