BOSCH EasyVac 3 Compact Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH EasyVac 3 Compact Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Safety information for vacuum cleaners
Product Description and Specifications
- Intended Use
- Technical Data
Assembly
Operation
- Starting Operation
Maintenance and service
- Maintenance and Cleaning
References
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BOSCH EasyVac 3 Compact Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Safety information for vacuum cleaners

Read all the safety information and instructions. Failure to observe the safety information and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

This vacuum cleaner is not intended for use by children or persons with physical, sensory or mental impairments. It should not be used by persons who have insufficient experience and knowledge. Other-wise, there is a risk of operating errors and injuries.
Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the vacuum cleaner.
WARNING Do not vacuum any harmful sub- stances, e.g. beech or oak wood dust, rock dust or asbestos. These substances are considered carcinogenic. Make sure you inform yourself about the applicable regulations/laws on how to handle harmful types of dust in your country.
Only use the vacuum cleaner if you have been adequately informed about how to use it. Thorough instruction on how to use the equipment prevents accidental misuse and injuries.

WARNING The vacuum cleaner is only suit-able for vacuuming dry substances. The penetration of liquids increases the risk of an electric shock.

WARNING Only use the socket for the purpose stipulated in the operating manual.

NOTE: The vacuum cleaner must only be used and stored indoors. The penetration of rain or moisture into the top of the vacuum cleaner increases the risk of elec-tric shock.
If operating the vacuum cleaner in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD). Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Always check the vacuum cleaner, cable and plug be-fore use. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if you dis-cover any damage. Do not open the vacuum cleaner yourself. It should be repaired exclusively by a qualified professional using only genuine spare parts. Dam-aged vacuum cleaners, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not crush the cable or run the device over it. Do not pull on the power cable to pull the plug out of the socket or to move the vacuum cleaner. Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
Pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning or performing maintenance on the vacuum cleaner, making tool adjustments, changing accessories or putting away the vacuum cleaner. This safety measure prevents the vacuum cleaner from being started accidentally.
Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated.
The vacuum cleaner should be repaired exclusively by a qualified professional using only genuine spare parts. This will ensure that the safety of the vacuum cleaner is maintained.
Before using the equipment for the first time, check that the vacuum hose is in perfect condition. Leave the vacuum hose fitted to the vacuum cleaner while doing this so that no dust escapes accidentally. Other-wise, you may end up inhaling dust particles.
Do not sit on the vacuum cleaner. You can damage the vacuum cleaner this way.
Take care when using the power cable and the vacuum hose. Improper use of these can put other people at risk.
Do not clean the vacuum cleaner by spraying a jet of water directly at it. Water entering the top of the vacuum cleaner will increase the risk of electric shock.
Connect the dust extractor to a properly earthed power supply system. The plug socket and extension cable must have a fully functioning protective conductor.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Do not extract ash. For this, use specialized dust extractors or extraction systems with an appropriate rating.

Symbols
The following symbols may provide you with important information pertaining to the use of your dust extractor. Please take note of these symbols and their meaning. Knowing what these symbols mean will help you to use your extractor more effectively and more safely.

Product Description and Specifications

Intended Use

The vacuum cleaner is intended for vacuuming dry materials that are not harmful to health.
The vacuum cleaner is intended only for household and domestic use.
The dust extractor is not approved for continuous operation.

Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the representation of the vacuum cleaner on the graphic pages.

(1) Vacuum hose holder
(2) Mode selector switch
(3) Cable holder
(4) Plug socket for power tool
(5) Carrying handle
(6) Holder for crevice/floor nozzle
(7) Hose adapter
(8) Release button for dust container
(9) Dust container
(10) Vacuum hose
(11) Curved nozzlea)
(12) Dust extraction adapter
(13) Crevice nozzle
(14) Floor nozzle
(15) Snap fastener
(16) Connection flange
(17) Dust container lid
(18) Dust bag
(19) Dust bag holder
(20) False air intake
(21) Textile filter
(22) Flat-pleated filter
(23) Exhaust air cover
(24) Permanent filter

a) Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical Data

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V.
These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Assembly

Pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning or per-forming maintenance on the vacuum cleaner, making tool adjustments, changing accessories or putting away the vacuum cleaner. This safety measure prevents the vacuum cleaner from being started accidentally.

Fitting the Vacuum Hose (see figure A)

Attach the vacuum hose (10) to the hose adapter (7) and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Note: The friction generated by the dust in the vacuum hose and accessory during extraction causes an electrostatic charge that the user may experience as static discharge (depending on environmental factors and their physiological state).
Bosch generally recommends using an anti-static vacuum hose (accessory) to vacuum up fine dust and dry materials.

Fitting the Extraction Accessories
The vacuum hose (10) is equipped with a clip system which can be used to connect vacuuming accessories (dust extraction adapter (12), curved nozzle (11)).
Fitting the Dust Extraction Adapter or Curved Nozzle (see figure B)
Fit the dust extraction adapter (12) or the curved nozzle (11) to the vacuum hose (10) until the two snap fasteners (15) on the vacuum hose audibly click into place.
To remove the adapter, press the snap fasteners (15) in-wards and pull apart the components.

Fitting the Nozzles
Then attach the required extraction accessory (floor nozzle, crevice nozzle, etc.) firmly to the curved nozzle (11) or the dust extraction adapter (12).

Changing/Inserting the Dust Bag (see figures C1−C4)
In order to extract fine dust that accumulates when working with sanders, drills or fine saw blades, you should insert a dust bag (accessory). This makes the dust easier to dispose of.
You can extract chips that accumulate when working with larger saws and coarser dust without an inserted dust bag. However, you should clean the textile filter (21) occasionally (see “Cleaning the Filter Unit”, page 9).

Changing/Inserting the Dust Bag (accessory)
Press the release button (8) and remove the dust container (9) from the dust extractor.
Hold the lid (17) at the connection flange (16) and remove the dust container lid.
Turn the cover (17) round.
Put the dust bag (18) over the dust extractor’s connection flange (16) and turn the box flaps under the dust bag holder (19).
Press the lid (17) back onto the dust container (9) and then push the dust container back into the dust extractor until it audibly engages.
To remove a full dust bag (18), unscrew it – without turning the cover(17) around – in a downward direction from the connection flange (16).

Operation

Pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning or per-forming maintenance on the vacuum cleaner, making tool adjustments, changing accessories or putting away the vacuum cleaner. This safety measure prevents the vacuum cleaner from being started accidentally.

Starting Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must correspond with the information on the type plate of the dust extractor. Dust extractors marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Do not use damaged filters (e.g. no cracks, small holes, etc.). Replace any damaged filters immediately.

To ensure optimum suction power, you must always fully un-wind the vacuum hose (10) from the top part of the dust ex-tractor .

Extracting Dust Deposits

To switch on the dust extractor, set the mode selector switch (2) to the “extraction” symbol.
To switch off the dust extractor, set the mode selector switch (2) to the “switch off” symbol.

Extracting Dust that Accumulates from Working Power Tools (see figure D)
The dust extractor has a plug socket with a protective earth contact (4) that can be used to connect an external power tool. Observe the maximum permitted connected load of the connected power tool.

Mount the dust extraction adapter (12).
Insert the dust extraction adapter (12) into the extraction outlet of the power tool.

Note: When working with power tools that have a low air feed into the vacuum hose (e.g. jigsaws, sanders, etc.), the false air intake (20) of the dust extraction adapter (12) must be opened. This will ensure that the automatic filter cleaning function works correctly.

To do this, turn the ring above the false air intake (20) until the opening is at its maximum size.

To activate the automatic start/stop function of the dust extractor, set the mode selector switch (2) to the “automatic start/stop” symbol.
To start the dust extractor, switch on the power tool connected to the plug socket (4). The dust extractor will start automatically.
To stop dust extraction, switch the power tool off.
The automatic start/stop run-on function will run for up to 15 seconds longer in order to extract the remaining dust from the vacuum hose (10).
To switch off the dust extractor, set the mode selector switch (2) to the “switch off” symbol.

Maintenance and service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the dust extractor.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the dust extractor and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service center that is authorized to repair Bosch power tools.

Cleaning the Filter Unit (see figures E1−E3)
Press the release button (8) and remove the dust container (9) from the dust extractor.
Remove the textile filter (21) together with its filter basket and brush down the textile filter using a soft brush.
Hold the flat-pleated filter (22) by the supports and take it out together with its filter basket. Brush the flat-pleated filter (22) down using a soft brush or rinse it under running water and then leave it to dry.
Reinsert the cleaned filters, ensuring that they are positioned correctly and securely.

Cleaning the Dust Container
Wipe the dust container (9) from time to time using a non-abrasive commercially available cleaning product and leave it to dry.

Cleaning the Permanent Filter (see figure F)
Clean the permanent filter (24) from time to time in order to ensure that the dust extractor continues to perform optimally.

Open the exhaust air cover (23) and remove the permanent filter (24).
Rinse the permanent filter (24) under running water and then leave it to dry.
Reinsert the cleaned filters, ensuring that they are positioned correctly and securely. Close the exhaust air cover (23) again.

Faults
If the suction power is insufficient, check:

Is the hose system blocked?
Are the suction tubes firmly joined together?
Is the container full?
Is the dust bag (18) full?
Are the filters clogged with dust?

If the dust extractor overheats, it will switch off. Proceed as follows:

Leave the dust extractor to cool down for 60 mins.
Remove the mains plug from the plug socket and insert it back into the plug socket.
Ensure that the container and dust bag (18) are empty and that the vacuum hose (10), filter and permanent filter (24) are not clogged.

Regularly emptying the container will ensure optimum suction power.
If sufficient suction power is not achieved after following these steps, please contact a Bosch customer service agent.

Storage (see figure G)

Open the elastic bands of the vacuum hose holder (1) and wrap the vacuum hose (10) around the dust ex-tractor. Hook the elastic bands back in.
Insert the vacuum cleaner accessories into the holder (6) provided on the vacuum cleaner.
Wrap the power cable around the cable holder (3).
Only ever carry the dust extractor by the carrying handle (5).

After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair. Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

You can find further service addresses at:www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal
The vacuum cleaner, its accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of the vacuum cleaner along with household waste.

Only for EU countries:
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, vacuum cleaners that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.