Service, General major filter cleaning, Notice – Woodstock PORTABLECYCLONE W1823 User Manual

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Model W1823 (Mfg. Since 9/10)

SERVICE

This section covers the most common service adjustments

or procedures that may need to be made during the life

of your machine. If you require additional machine service

not included in this section, please contact Woodstock

International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send

e-mail to:

General

Major Filter Cleaning

Use the filter cleaning handle for an initial filter cleaning.

Next put on safety goggles and a respirator, and remove

and empty the canister dust collection bag. To reach deep

in the pleat-valleys, you can use a straw brush or stiff

paint brush.

For extremely dirty filters, the filter can be carefully

rinsed out with warm water and allowed to air dry.

However, never leave the filter in the sun to dry or it

could shrink and distort. Washing the filter when the

ambient temperature is below 65 degrees or placing the

wet filter in a closed environment without ventilation to

dry can cause mold to grow between the filter pleats.

If possible, use a fan to assist in the drying process, and

never use compressed air to clean or blow-dry the filter.

NOTICE

Using compressed air for cleaning or drying can tear

the filter element. Using soapy water or solvents can

also leave residue behind that attracts and bonds

dust particles to the filter, resulting in a permanently

clogged filter. ONLY use the cleaning handle, a soft

brush, or plain water to clean the inside of the can-

ister filter.

MAKE SURE that your machine

is unplugged during all service

procedures! And Always wear goggles

and a respirator when emptying the

dust collection bags. Sawdust may

cause allergic reactions or respiratory

problems.

Figure 36. Canister filter and bag.

Filter

Cleaning

Handle

Collection

Bag