Kärcher IVM 60/36-3 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

Device elements
1 Suction head
2 Nameplate
3 Floor nozzle holder
4 Filter vibrator
5 Washer ring
6 Filter
7 Suction support
8 Container handle
9 Dirt receptacle
10 Filter ring
11 Intermediate ring lock
12 Intermediate ring
13 Power cord
14 Cable hook
15 Carrying handle
16 Suction head lock
17 Push handle
18 Chassis
19 Steering roller
20 Cable clamp
21 Holder for suction pipe
22 Lever for the filter cleaning
23 Appliance switch suction turbine 3
24 Appliance switch suction turbine 1
25 Appliance switch suction turbine 2
 Bring the appliance to working position - secure it,
if required, with parking brakes.
 Insert the suction hose into the suction hose con-
nection.
 Attach the desired accessoried to the suction hose.
 Ensure that the vacuum material container has
been inserted properly.
ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical
connection point (refer to technical data) is not to be ex-
ceeded. In case of confusion regarding the power im-
pedance present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
After vacuuming moist or liquid substances, observe the
notes in chapter "Changing from wet vacuuming to dry
vacuuming".
Turning on the Appliance
 Plug in the mains plug.
 Switch on the unit using the suction turbine power
switches.
Note
Select the required suction force via the suction turbine
power switches, starting with suction turbine 1. Always
switch the suction turbines on and off one after the other.
Suction process
 Perform the suction process.
 Regularly check the filling level in the dirt recepta-
cle, since the device does not switch off automati-
cally.
 Empty the vacuum cleaner waste container as nec-
essary (described in the chapter "Emptying the
vacuum cleaner waste container").
 If necessary, clean or replace the filter (described
in chapter "Care and maintenance").
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Start up
Operation
Wet vacuum cleaning
Caution: Constantly monitor the fill level in the dirt
receptacle when vacuuming high volumes of liquid,
as the receptacle can be filled within a matter of sec-
onds and could overflow.
 On completion of wet vacuum cleaning: Dry the fil-
ter. Clean the container with a moist cloth and dry
it off.
Changeover from wet to dry vacuum
ATTENTION
Please note the following when switching from wet
to dry vacuum cleaning:
If you vacuum dry dust while the filter element is still wet
the filter will become obstructed and may be damaged
beyond repair.
 Dry the wet filter properly before use or replace it
with a dry one.
 Change the filter, if required, according to instruc-
tions under the section "Maintenance and Care".
Clean the star folded filter at regular intervals.
 Turn off the appliance.
 If dry suction material has been vacuumed, move
the lever for the filter cleaning back and forth sev-
eral times, but 5 times at least.
If this cleaning does not bring about any improvement,
then remove the filter and wash it or replace it (see
chapter "Replacing the filter").
Turn off the appliance
 Turn off the appliance.
 Pull out the mains plug.
 Turn off the appliance.
 Pull out the mains plug.
 If necessary, dismantle the accessory and rinse it
with water and let dry.
 Empty the vacuuming material container (refer
chapter "Emptying vacuuming material container").
 Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside and outside
with a damp cloth.
 If wet suction material has been vacuumed, re-
move the filter for drying.
Emptying the vacuuming material container
WARNING
Risk of crushing! Watch out for moving parts when re-
moving and replacing the container.
Note
The vacuum material container must be emptied when
it is has filled up to approx. 3 cm below the upper edge.
Regularly check the filling level in the dirt receptacle,
since the device does not switch off automatically.
Illustration
 Switch off the appliance and secure it using the
parking brakes at the guide rollers.
 If dry suction material has been vacuumed, move
the lever for the filter cleaning back and forth sev-
eral times, but 5 times at least.
 Open the vacuum material container upwards at
the unlocking mechanism.
EN – 2
cleaning
Cleaning the filter
Shutting down