Kärcher KNT 4 Mode D'emploi page 13

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.
See position 12.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
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 Put both suction tubes together and connect them
with the handle.
Floor nozzle
(with 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.
Crevice nozzle, 350 mm
 For cleaning areas that are difficult to access, e.g.
between car seats.
Suction brush with hard bristles, white
 For thoroughly cleaning upholstery and carpet sur-
faces in the car. In desiccated dirt can be easily re-
moved with the sturdy bristles.
Suction brush with soft bristles, black
 For gentle cleaning of sensitive surfaces such as
car dashboard or center console.
Operation
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted flat fold filter - during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Before Startup
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 Release and remove the appliance head.
 Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the
openings at the base of the container till the end-
point.
 Insert and lock the appliance head.
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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
Work with a dry flat fold filter only.
Check the filter for damage prior to installation and re-
place as necessary.
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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
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
 For vacuuming up moisture or liquids pay attention
to the correct floor nozzle insert and connect the
corresponding accessories.
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.
Interrupting operation
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 Turn off the appliance.
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 Hook the floor nozzle into the parking position.
 Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains
plug.
Empty the container
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 Remove the appliance head and empty the reser-
voir filled with wet or dry dirt.
Storing the appliance
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 Store the accessories and the mains cable on the
appliance and store the appliance in dry rooms.
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Start up
Finish operation
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