symptom

Dust escapes at the locked bag-to-port joint

Visible dust leaks around the collar even though the bag is positively locked to the port.

What this symptom means

Visible dust leaks around the collar even though the bag is positively locked to the port.

Likely Root Causes

  • Collar or port seal is damaged
  • Locking lugs are worn
  • Bag is wrong or not fully seated
  • Port mount is loose or cracked

Quick Checks

  1. No visible dust escapes around the locked collar during the test.

Repair Preview

  1. Remove the battery and pull-check that the collar is fully locked.
  2. Remove it, dry-clean both mating surfaces, and inspect for cracks or distortion.
  3. Refit the correct bag and run a short test on clean scrap with extraction active.
  4. If dust still leaks at the joint, replace the proven bag or route the fixed port to service.

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