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model g0738 (mfg. since 1/12)
SEcTION 6: MAINTENANcE
Keep the air filter unit
unplugged
during
all
maintenance procedures.
Ignoring this warning may
result in laceration or
amputation injuries from
accidental startup!
the amount of air filter operation has a direct
bearing on when you must clean or replace the
filters.
to maintain efficient 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
the filters.
cleaning Filters
3.
remove the inner filter, place it inside a trash
bag and gently shake the dust from the inside
of the filter.
Optional:
Wash the inner filter with water to
remove the remaining dust, then let it air dry
completely.
4.
re-install the inner filter, then re-install the
outer filter with the wire mesh facing to the
inside.
5.
re-latch the retaining clips to secure the fil-
ters.
Note:
During regular use the filters can be cleaned
several times before replacement becomes neces-
sary. To determine whether the filters need to be
replaced, hold them up to the sunlight and visually
inspect them. If you cannot see through the filters
due to cacked dust and grim, replace them before
putting air filter back into operation.
DO NOT use compressed air to blow out the
INNER filter in the following steps. This can
cause damage to the filter.
To change and service the filters:
1.
disConnECt mAChinE From poWEr!
2.
Un-latch the filter retaining clips from the top
and bottom of the unit, as shown in
Figure 15
,
and remove the outer filter. place the filter in
a trash bag and shake it gently to remove the
bulk of the dust.
if you choose to use compressed air to fur-
ther clean the filter, do so outdoors and in an
appropriate environment where people are
not in the immediate vicinity.
Always wear a respirator
and safety glasses when
cleaning the filters. Sawdust
may cause allergic reactions
or respiratory problems.
Figure 15.
Filters exposed for cleaning.
retaining
Clips
inner Filter
outer Filter
