Integrated Filter
Plate with
Center Hole
Filter Tabs (2)
Qwik Lock™ Stud
Filter Cage
Figure L
3 . This action will cause the filter to release from the filter cage . Slide filter off
cage.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the
filter before using the Vacuum for dry material pick-up .
WARNING - Do not remove the filter cage and float . The float prevents water
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from entering the impeller and damaging the motor . The cage prevents fingers
from touching the moving impeller .
Cleaning a Dry Filter
NOTE: Clean the filter in an open area . Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors .
1 . Light cleaning of some dry debris from the filter can be accomplished without
removing the filter from the Vacuum . Simply slap your hand on top of the handle
while the Vacuum is turned off .
2 . Remove filter from Vacuum . Gently tap the filter against the inside wall of your
dust drum and the debris will loosen and fall .
3 . For thorough cleaning of a dry filter with fine dust (no debris) you may run water
through it as described under "Cleaning a Wet Filter" Section .
Cleaning a Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water run water from a hose or spigot through the filter .
Take care that water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage filter .
Be sure to air dry the filter before storing or picking up dry debris .
Installation
ProTeam
MAINTENANCE
PUSH
DOWN
PULL
UP
Power
Head
Cleaning Vacuum Filter
WARNING - To reduce the risk
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of injury from accidental starting,
disconnect the battery pack from the
Vacuum before changing the filter .
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes . Do not
use a filter with holes or tears in it .
Even a small hole can allow a lot of dust
to pass through the filter . Replace it
immediately.
Filter Removal
1 . Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik
Lock™ filter in each hand (Figure L) .
2 . With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™
stud, which protrudes through the
integrated filter plate, lift up on the
filter tabs while pushing down on
the stud .
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