Device Elements; Start Up; Dry Vacuum Cleaning; Wet Vacuum Cleaning - Kärcher NT 40/1 Tact Mode D'emploi

Device elements

1 Electrodes
2 Suction hose
3 Push handle
4 Carrying handle
5 Filter cover
6 Cable hook
7 Air outlet, working air
8 Suction head lock
9 Air inlet, motor cooling air
10 Dirt receptacle
11 Steering roller
12 Suction head
13 Chassis handle
14 Suction support
15 Floor nozzle
16 Suction tube
17 Bender
18 Rotary switch for suction output (min-
max)
19 Indicator lamp
20 Socket
21 Automatic filter dedusting
22 Main switch
23 Power cord
24 Flat fold filter
25 Filter dedusting
26 Floor nozzle holder
27 Fastening screws for slider
28 Holder for suction pipes
29 Holder for crevice nozzle
30 Nameplate
ATTENTION
The flat pleated filter must always be in
place while vacuuming.
Anti-static system
Only for appliances with built-in socket:
Static charges are dissipated by the
earthed nozzle. Sparks and current pulses
are thus prevented with the optional con-
ductive accessories.
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Start up

Dry vacuum cleaning

– To vacuum up fine dust, a fleece filter
bag or a membrane filter (special ac-
cessory) can additionally be used.
Install fleece filter bag
Illustration
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Insert the fleece filter bag.
 Insert and lock the suction head.
Install membrane filter
Illustration
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Pull the membrane filter (option) over
the container edge.
 Insert and lock the suction head.
Changeover from wet to dry vacuum
cleaning
ATTENTION
Please note the following when switch-
ing from wet to dry vacuum cleaning:
If you vacuum dry dust while the filter ele-
ment is still wet the filter will become ob-
structed and may be damaged beyond re-
pair.
 Dry the wet filter properly before use or
replace it with a dry one.
 Change the filter, if required, according
to instructions under the section "Main-
tenance and Care".
Note: For permanent wet vacuum cleaning
it is advisable to use a PES flat pleated filter
(see filter systems).

Wet vacuum cleaning

Inserting the rubber lips
Illustration
 Remove the brush strips.
 Install the rubber lips.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips
must point outwards.
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