My kapex dust shroud is cloudy

[pgurnee]

I checked the supplemental guide and found no clues about removing and cleaning the shroud.
I did find how to clean the laser lens so that is a start.
Is this not an owner maintenance project?
Thanks
Paul

 

[Birdhunter]

Unplug Kapex!!! Remove blade per instructions in supplemental manual. Use narrow nozzle on shop vac to suction out dust. Follow up with clean rag on a thin stick. Replace blade per instructions in supplemental manual.

Check to be sure dust collection pathway on Kapex is not obstructed. This is best done with blade removed.

 

[pgurnee]

I took the blade off to clean it not that long ago and dust in the shroud is not the issue. I use a 2 1/4 vac hose and the extraction is pretty good. Its the plastic of the shroud appearing 'stained'. Never thought of trying to clean it 'in place'. I will start with water and then move onto a non abrasive cleaner. Thanks.

 

[Birdhunter]

Suggest trying a terry cloth rag on a thin stick first.

 

[Gregor]

I will start with water and then move onto a non abrasive cleaner.

Compressed air should do the trick nicely - in case that dosn't work it would IMHO be better to disassemble and soak it in something that separates the plastic (without destroying it) from whatever is sticking to it.

 

[pgurnee]

Compressed air did blow but has not 'cleaned' the shroud. I will use the terry cloth first.

Its that disassemble part that I dont see how to do.

 

[chris s]

Does the saw sit in the sun?? I have noticed that the plastic on my festool radio is discoloring from sitting in the sun.

 

[harry_]

I wonder if this is like car headlight lens covers or my polycarbonate eyeglasses that get cloudy from micro-scratches?