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Combined Super Gorilla Owner’s Manual © O.A.S. 2010
X. Directions for Cleaning External Filter
All steps should be done with a dust mask and eye protection. Proper filter clean
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ing should not be neglected. A dirty filter can affect dust collector operation and
filter life.
1. Compressed air from outside.
Blast air along pleats of the filter at about a 20 degree angle.
Blast air out and away from you or anyone in the general
area.
Keep air nozzle at least 6” from filter. Closer blasts may
damage material. This operation should be done with filter
on the unit. Dust is trapped inside filter so it will not make a
mess.
6”
Filter must be cleaned regularly or filter damage may
result. If gauge reaches 3, it is time to clean your fil
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ter. Never allow gauge to reach 5. You could destroy
your filter. See page 21.
If you have the Filter Efficiency Gauge.
2. Empty Dust Bin.
Wait a few minutes for internal dust to settle then unscrew
thumb nuts from J-Hooks and remove dust bin. Empty dust
carefully. Replace dust bin. Do not over tighten thumb nuts.
Filter
J-Hook
Dust Bin
Thumb Nut
