Maintenance and Cleaning

Clean the housing of the dust extractor occasionally with a damp cloth.

Clean dirty charging pins using a dry cloth.

At least once a year a technical inspection of the dust extractor must be carried out by the manufacturer or someone who has been trained (e.g. to check for filter damage, to check that the dust extractor is tight and that the control unit is in perfect working order).

  • All parts that may have come into contact with the hazardous substances must be considered contaminated.
  • Vacuum, wipe down and seal the outside of the dust extractor thoroughly before removing it from the area containing the hazardous substances.
  • Only clean, dismantle and perform maintenance on the dust extractor if this can be done without endangering yourself or other persons. Wear personal protective equipment for cleaning and maintenance tasks. Undertake the work in a well ventilated room.
  • First clean the outside of the dust extractor before dismantling it.
  • All parts of the dust extractor that cannot be adequately cleaned must be disposed of in impermeable bags. Please observe the applicable regulations for the disposal of such waste.
  • Clean the maintenance area after completing the work.

If you have not used a fleece filter bag during dry extraction (26), clean the container (10) after every use.

  • Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the dust extractor (8).
  • Shake out the container (10) over a suitable waste bin.
  • If necessary, clean the container with a damp cloth.
    If necessary, clean the filter (29).
    Allow the container and filter to dry.
  • Hold the top part of the dust extractor (8) open again and close both catches (9) until you hear them click into place.

The suction power is dependent on the condition of the filter. Therefore, the filters (29) should be cleaned regularly.

Replace any damaged filters immediately.

  • Start manual filter cleaning see Manual Filter Cleaning and then switch off the dust extractor.
  • Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the dust extractor (8).
  • Loosen the screw on the filter holder (30).
  • Turn the top part of the dust extractor so that you can remove the filter with the filter holder facing downwards. Otherwise, dust may fall from the filter into the motor compartment of the dust extractor.
  • Remove the filter (29) from the filter holder (30).
  • Tap the filter (29) on the side of a suitable waste bin. When doing so, ensure that you do not damage the flaps on the filter.
    If the filter is very dirty, brush the flaps of the filter with water and a soft brush.
    or
    Replace a damaged filter (29).
  • Place the clean and dry filter (29) into the filter holder (30).
  • Insert the filter holder (30) into the top part of the dust extractor and screw it tight with six turns.
  • Check that the filter (29) and filter holder (30) are seated correctly and securely.
  • Put the top part of the dust extractor (8) back on again and close both catches (9) until you hear them click into place.

If the suction power is insufficient, check:

  • Is the container (10) or fleece filter bag (26) full?
    ▷ Empty the container or replace the fleece filter bag.
  • Are the hose, pipes or nozzles blocked?
    ▷ Clean the extractor accessories.
  • Is the filter (29) clogged with dust?
    ▷ Clean or change the filter.
  • Is the capacity of the battery (12) too low?
    ▷ Charge the battery or insert a battery with a higher capacity.

Regularly emptying the container (10) and cleaning the filter (29) ensures optimum suction power.
If the usual suction power is not achieved after this, contact a Bosch after-sales service centre.

If the dust extractor switches off on its own or cannot be switched on:

  • Dust extractor and/or battery have heated up too much due to overload.
    ▷ Allow the dust extractor and battery to cool down.

If the dust extractor cannot be switched on after this, contact a Bosch after-sales service centre.

  • Insert the suction tubes (19) and the combi power tool adapter (17) into the holder (14).
  • Insert the crevice nozzle (20) into the holder on the top part of the dust extractor (8).
  • Insert the floor nozzle (21) into the holder on the top part of the dust extractor (8).
  • Insert the vacuum hose (15) with the attached curved nozzle (18) into one of the suction tubes (19).
  • Only carry the dust extractor by the carrying handle (5) or the carrying strap (27).
  • Store the dust extractor in a dry room and secure it so that it cannot be used by unauthorised persons.