Inspect and clean the electrical cabinets, fans and fan filters

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Large Flat Head ScrewdriverAir Gun

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment

Other Equipment:Electrical cabinet door key

1. Check that all electrical fans operate when the saw is switched on and blow air out of the cabinet.
2. Isolate the saw and the dust extractor electrically.
3. Blow air towards the ground for several seconds to make sure there is no moisture left in the air gun.
4. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the front covers off all fan vents to access the fan vent filters.
5. Blow all dust out of the filters and vents.
6. Replace any damaged or excessively dirty filter.

7. Refit all vent covers.

   Note: make sure the filter is flat in the vent covers.

8. Open each electrical cabinet and inspect for any build-up of dust.

9. If there is excessive dust, gently blow dry air in and around the cabinet from top to bottom.

   CAUTIONDo not blow air directly onto exposed electrical components.

10. Check the condition of the electrical fans in each electrical cabinet.
11. Gently blow the dust off the electrical fans.
12. Once all dust has been removed, close and lock each electrical cabinet.