Inspect and replace the dust extractor bags
WHAT YOU NEED
Tools:Adjustable Spanner
Spare Parts:Dust Extractor Bags - ME1192
Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment
Inspection and replacement
- Press the E‑stop button on the operator console.
- Isolate the dust extractor.
- Visually inspect the dust extractor for any signs of damage.
- Shake the dust out of the top dust filter bags (if fitted).
- Operate the cleaning mechanism on the side of the dust extractor to clean the cartridge filters (if fitted).
- Shake the dust extractor bags to remove excess dust.
- Use an air gun to blow down the dust extractor.
- Unlatch the locking strap on any bag that is full and needs replacing.
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If bags are filling unevenly, adjust the baffles that are used to control the dust flow to each bag:
- Use a spanner to loosen the exterior nuts that secure the baffle inside the dust extractor above the bag.
- Adjust to direct more or less dust into the bag in question.
- Re-tighten the nuts to secure the baffle in place again.
- Install new bags using the locking strap, making sure the new bag is in good condition.
Testing
- Turn power back on for the dust extractor.
- Release the E‑stop button on the dust extractor control panel.
- Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
- Rehome the saw.
- Using the Manual Mode window, make sure the dust extractor turns on normally and the bags are filling with air properly.