Using Accessories; General Instructions; Technical Inspection - Metabo AS 18 L PC Compact Manual Original

The fill level must be monitored continuously and
the container must be emptied promptly.
NOTE: if the water switch-off does not work and
fluid is suctioned into the motor so that water comes
out of the device, stop the device. Allow the device
to dry sufficiently.
After wet vacuuming: clean the fluted filter (22) after
drying it completely with the filter cleaning element.
Clean the electrodes of stainless steel with steel
brush if any contaminations on them. Clean the
container (1) with a moist cloth and dry it off.
Dry Vacuuming
Vacuum only with dry fluted filter (16), device and
accessories. If the cartridge is damp, dust may stick
and form a crust.
For dry vacuuming fleece filter bags are
recommended to use.
8.2 Transport
Store the suction hose (3) on the housing as shown
in Fig. A on page 2.
The upper part (18) must be securely sealed to the
container (1) - check that the snap locks (2) are
closed.
Set the toggle switch (6) to position "0".
8.3

Using accessories

When using the suction nozzles and/or tube, we
recommend mounting the intermediate sleeve (8)
between the suction hose (3) and the suction
nozzles/suction tube in use.
9. Cleaning
9.1 General Cleaning Instructions
Turn off the power switch and remove the battery
before cleaning the device.
Clean the container (1) and accessories with water.
Wipe the upper part (18) with a damp cloth.
Caution! This device contains dust that is harmful to
health. Discharge and maintenance operations
(including disposal of the dust collection containers)
must only be carried out by qualified specialists
wearing appropriate protective clothing and
equipment.
Emptying the Container
For dust class only permitted for dusts with
occupational exposure limits > 1mg/m
- Set the toggle switch (6) to position "0"
- Remove battery pack (13).
- Open the snap locks (2). Remove the upper part
(18) of the device from the container (1).
- Tip out the container.
Disposing of the Fleece Filter Bag
- Set the toggle switch (6) to position "0"
- Remove battery pack (13).
- Open the snap locks (2). Remove the upper part
(18) of the device from the container (1).
- Carefully remove the fleece filter bag (21) .
- Be careful with dust during disposal!
- Dispose of the vacuumed material in accordance
with legal regulations.
Clean the fluted filter via PressClean
- Clean the fluted filter according to chapter 7.2
Clean the fluted filter manually
- Remove the fluted filter according to chapter 10.2
- Occasionally tap the fluted filter to remove (22)
any dust that has gathered on it. If the filter is very
dirty, you can clean it with water and a soft brush.
Allow to filter to dry properly afterwards.
10. Maintenance

10.1 General instructions

Before performing any maintenance, always
switch off the device and remove the battery.
Clean the device (see chapter 9.).
For maintenance by the user, the vacuum cleaner
must be taken apart, cleaned and maintained, to the
extent possible, without endangering maintenance
staff or other people.
Preventive measures
Appropriate preventive measures include: cleaning
the device before disassembly; providing local
filtered forced ventilation where the vacuum cleaner
is disassembled; cleaning of the maintenance area
and providing suitable personal protective clothing
and equipment.
When carrying out maintenance or repairs, it is
essential to dispose of any contaminated objects
that cannot be adequately cleaned. These objects
must be disposed of using impermeable bags and
in accordance with the applicable regulations for
removing such waste.
10.2 Replacing the fluted filter (22)
- Clean the fluted filter again before replacement
("PressClean" see chapter 7.2)
- Set the toggle switch (6) to position "0"
- Remove battery pack (13).
- Open the snap locks (2). Remove the upper part
(18) of the device from the container (1).
- Unscrew the screws (24) on the bottom of the
upper part (see fig. E, page 2) so that the fluted
filter (22) and filter bracket (23) can be removed.
- Seal the removed fluted filter (22) immediately in a
dust-tight plastic bag and dispose of it in
accordance with regulations.
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. - Insert a new fluted filter (22) into the fluted filter
bracket (23) and use the screw (24) to attach it in
the vacuum once again. Ensure proper and
secure position.

10.3 Technical inspection

At least once a year, the manufacturer or a suitably
qualified and trained person must carry out a dust
test, e.g. to check for damage to the filter, verify that
the device is air-tight.
11. Troubleshooting
Reduction in suction power:
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