Metabo AS 20 L Notice D'utilisation Originale page 11

Always clean and disinfect the vacuum cleaner
immediately after use.
Never open the appliance outdoors during rain or
storms.
The appliance must not be operated in areas with
an explosion hazard.
Ensure that the vacuum cleaner is steady.
If the extracted air is discharged into the room,
ensure there is an adequate air change rate (L) in
the room. Observe the regulations that apply in your
country.
Caution! This appliance contains dust that is
harmful to health. Discharge and mainte-
nance operations (including disposal of the
dust collection containers) must only be carried out
by qualified specialists wearing appropriate protec-
tive clothing and equipment.
Warning - general danger!
Caution! Do not use the appliance until you
have read the Operating Instructions.
WARNING - Operating staff must be
provided with appropriate instruction on how to use
this vacuum cleaner.
Warning sign for machines with dust class L:
While the appliance is suitable for extracting
substances that pose a slight threat to health, it is
not appropriate for reducing wood dust in inhaled
air.
Dust from material such as paint containing lead,
some wood species, minerals and metal may be
harmful. Contact with or inhalation of the dust may
cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases
to the operator or bystanders.
Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic,
such as oak and beech dust, especially in
conjunction with additives for wood conditioning
(chromate, wood preservative).
5. Overview
See page 3.
1 Upper part
2 Mains connection lead
3 Snap locks
4 Container
5 Switch for switching On/Off
6 Switch for automatic On/Off *
7 Plug socket for power tool *
8 Guide roller
9 Wheel
10 Pipe support *
11 Pleated filter
12 Bayonet fitting on pleated filter
13 Paper filter bag *
14 Motor protection filter
15 Water sensor (float valve)
* depending on equipment/not included in scope of
delivery
6. Initial Operation
Before plugging in the device, check that
the rated mains voltage and mains
frequency, as specified on the rating label,
match your power supply.
Australia: Always use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply with a
rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
6.1 Assembly
Insert the guide roller axles (8) until they engage
Fig. A. Fit the wheels (9) and secure with
screws (place a shim under the screw head)
Fig. B.
Fit the pipe support (10) until it clicks into place, as
shown (for ASA 32 L only)
6.2 Fitting the pleated filter
Fig. D+E: Fit the pleated filter (11) on the
housing as far as the limit stop and secure by
twisting the bayonet fitting (12).
6.3 Inserting the paper filter bag
Paper filter bags (13) are not suitable for wet vacu-
uming.
Switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug
and open the snap locks (3). Remove the upper part
(1) from the container (4).
Push the paper filter bag together with its cardboard
tab into the filter bag holder located on the suction
piece (inside the container)
Adjust the paper filter bag (13) so that it is flush with
the container wall and is not damaged when you
replace the upper part.
Remove the paper filter bag if you want to vacuum
coarser materials or liquids.
7. The Appliance
7.1 Switching On/Off, automatic operation
Use the switch (5) to turn the machine On/Off.
Switch position I : "ON"
Switch position 0: "OFF"
For ASA 32 L only:
Use the (6) switch to activate automatic On/Off.
If the (6) switch is in the "A" position and the (5)
switch is in the "I" position, the vacuum cleaner can
be activated or deactivated by a power tool
connected to the power socket (7).
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Fig. C.
Fig. F.
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