Kärcher K 3.68 MD Heavy Duty Mode D'emploi page 13

Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
Removable handle
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 Connect the handle with the suction hose until it
snaps in place.
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 To remove the handle from the suction hose, press
the notch using your thumb and pull off the handle.
Note: Due to removing the handle, accessories can be
directly attached to the suction hose.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
See position 13.
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
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 Put both suction tubes together and connect them
with the handle.
Crevice nozzle
 For edges, joints, heaters and hard to reach loca-
tions.
Floor nozzle
(with inserts)
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For appliances with only one insert:
 Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water off the floor -
always work with the insert (brush strip and rubber
lip) in the floor nozzle.
For appliances with two inserts:
 When vacuuming dry dirt off the floor, clip an insert
with two brush strips into the floor nozzle.
 When vacuuming water off the floor, clip an insert
with two rubber lips into the floor nozzle.
Adapter
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 To connect the suction hose with an electric tool
 Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary.
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted cartridge filter during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
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 Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to
start-up.
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 Connect accessories.
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 Plug in the mains plug.
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 Turn on the machine.
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Check the filter for damage prior to installation and re-
place as necessary.
Work with a dry cartridge filter only!
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 Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the
filter bag.
Information filter bag
– The filling level of the filter bag depends on the dirt
that is sucked in.
– The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently
while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc.
– Clogged filter bags can burst - therefore make sure
to replace the filter bag in a timely manner!
ATTENTION
Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filter.
Order no. basic design: 2.863-139.0, premium design:
2.863-161.0.
Wet vacuum cleaning
 For vacuuming up moisture or wetness pay atten-
tion to the correct floor nozzle insert and connect
the corresponding accessories.
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction
opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the
container.
Working with electrical power tools
Illustration
 Adapt the adapter to the connection diameter of the
electric tool using a knife if necessary.
 Connect the adapter to the handle of the suction
hose and connect it to the electric tool connection.
Connect the mains plug of the electric power tool to
the vacuum cleaner.
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 Switch the vacuum cleaner to Position II and start
working.
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EN
Operation
Before Startup
Start up
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