Kärcher IVM 40/24-2 H Mode D'emploi page 16

Initial startup
WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
Do not vacuum without correctly installed
filter elements, otherwise a danger to
health from increased fine dust emission is
present.
ATTENTION
Missing filter element
Damage to the suction motor
Do not vacuum without a filter element.
1. Bring the device into the working posi-
tion.
2. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
3. Ensure that the suction head is fitted
correctly.
4. Insert the suction hose (not included in
the scope of delivery) into the suction
connection.
5. Check the filling level in the dirt recepta-
cle (see chapter Check the dirt recepta-
cle filling level).
6. Empty the dirt receptacle if necessary
(see chapter Emptying the dirt recepta-
cle).
7. Fit the dust bag before vacuuming dry
(see chapter Dry vacuuming)
8. Attach the desired accessories (not in-
cluded in the scope of delivery) to the
suction hose.
Check the dirt receptacle filling level
The dirt receptacle must be emptied when
filled to the lower edge of the suction hose
port on the dirt receptacle. The device does
not switch off automatically if the maximum
filling level is exceeded.
1. Check the dirt receptacle filling level reg-
ularly.
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WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
Do not vacuum without correctly installed
filter elements, otherwise a danger to
health occurs from increased fine dust
emission.
ATTENTION
Danger due to fine dust entering
Risk of damage to the suction motor.
Never remove the main filter element when
vacuuming.
Dry vacuuming
Note
The device is an industrial vacuum cleaner
for vacuuming dry, non-flammable dusts.
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
ATTENTION
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
Risk of damage to the filter
Do not vacuum dry dust with a wet filter el-
ement because this clogs the filter and can
make it unusable.
1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or
replace it with a dry filter before using
the device for dry vacuuming.
2. Replace the filter if necessary.
Fitting the dust bag
1. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
Illustration B
2. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
Illustration C
3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
Illustration D
4. Fit the dust bag in the dirt receptacle and
carefully position it against the container
wall and the container floor.
5. Fold the edge of the dust bag over the
edge of the dirt receptacle to the outside.
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Operation