Rectifying faults

If a fault (e.g. a filter damage) occurs, the vacuum cleaner must be switched off immediately. The fault must be repaired before resuming operation.

Problem	Corrective measure
Suction turbine will not switch on.	Check the mains cable, mains plug, fuse and socket.
Suction turbine will not switch on.	GAS 15 PS: The mode selector switch (4) is set to "automatic start/stop". Set the mode selector switch (4) to the "extraction" symbol or switch on the power tool plugged into the plug socket (3).
The suction turbine will not switch on again after the container has been emptied.	Switch the dust extractor off and wait 5 seconds before switching it back on.
The suction power is decreasing.	Empty the container (1).
	Remove any blockages from the vacuum nozzle, suction tube (25), vacuum hose (16) or filter (19).
	Change the plastic bag (18) or dust bag.
	Make sure the filter holder (29) is engaged correctly.
	Place the top part of the dust extractor (7) on correctly and close the catches (8).
	Change the main filter (19).
Dust is escaping during extraction	Check that the main filter (19) has been fitted correctly.
Dust is escaping during extraction	Change the main filter (19).
Automatic switch-off (wet extraction) is not working.	Automatic switch-off will not work in the presence of non-conductive liquids or foaming. Check the fill level regularly.
The filter cleaning function is not working.	Press the SFC switch (6).