symptom
Dust collection remains weak with holes aligned
Dust pickup is poor even with the disc and pad holes aligned and a collector attached.
What this symptom means
Dust pickup is poor even with the disc and pad holes aligned and a collector attached.
Likely Root Causes
- Bag is full or internal spring/filter is clogged
- Disc, pad, skirt, or port passage is blocked
- Vacuum airflow is inadequate
- Skirt or fixed port is damaged
Quick Checks
- Visible pickup improves and dust moves into the attached collector.
Repair Preview
- Remove the battery, empty the bag, depress its internal spring, and tap it clean.
- Clear all eight disc and pad holes, the skirt path, and the dust port without liquids.
- Test with the correct locked bag or a known-good compatible vacuum at the port.
- If pickup stays weak, route the proven skirt, port, or internal dust path for repair.
This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.
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