Woodstock SHOP FOX W1816 - Manual (Page 40)

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W1816 Owner's Manual (Mfg. Since 10/09)
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Removing Canister Filter
The canister filter assemblies can be easily removed for
replacing or cleaning.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench or Socket 12mm .......................................1
To remove a canister filter, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove the bag clamp and the collection bag from
the canister bottom.
3. With the help of another person to support the
canister filter, remove the hex bolt and fender
washer from the center shaft shown in Figure 52.
4. Slide the filter off the cleaning assembly, making
sure not to damage the cleaning flaps.
Note: The upper filter seal that mates with the
blower housing assembly is very tight. It may be
necessary to wiggle the filter back and forth with a
downward pressure to remove it.
To replace the canister filter, perform the above steps in
reverse. Figure 52. Hex bolt and fender washer
that secure the canister filter.
Hex Bolt
& Fender Washer
Cleaning Canister Filter
Your cyclone dust collector is equipped with easy-to-use
canister filter cleaning mechanisms that are controlled
by the cleaning handles on the tops of the canisters (see
Figure 53). To clean the filters, rotate the cranks 3–4
revolutions to knock the caked dust from the inside filter
pleats into the attached collection bag.
Empty the canister collection bag when it is no more than
3 ⁄
4
full. If the bag becomes overfilled, the dust collector
will become ineffective in removing the fine dust from
the lines.
Rinsing Canister Filter
For a thorough cleaning, the filter can be removed and
rinsed off. However, make sure to clean the filter with the
cleaning mechanisms first. Allow the filter to air dry, but
do not leave it out in the sun or use compressed air—both
could damage the filter fabric. Figure 53. Canister cleaning handle.
Cleaning Handle
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the filter fabric, do
not leave it in the sun or use compressed
air in the cleaning process.