Operation; Switching The Device On; Vacuuming Process; Emptying The Vacuum Cleaner Waste Container - Kärcher IVS 100/40 Hepa Exp Manual De Instrucciones

Operation

Switching the device on

For the figures, please refer to the
graphics page
1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Switch on the device at the main switch.
Illustration C
Note
If the polarity on the device is reversed, the
vacuum cleaner does not start up when it is
switched on.
Switch the polarity at the motor compart-
ment.
Note
A suction hose suited to the Class II, Divi-
sion 1, Group F and G environment must
be used.

Vacuuming process

1. Perform vacuuming.
2. Regularly check the filling level in the dirt
receptacle, since the device does not
switch off automatically.
3. Empty the vacuum cleaner waste con-
tainer as necessary.
4. Clean or replace the filter as necessary.
Dry vacuuming operation
ATTENTION
Damage to the skin, lungs and eyes
through fine dust
Emission of fine dust due to a non-ap-
proved filter
When changing from wet vacuuming to dry
vacuuming, please note that vacuuming
dry substances with a wet filter can damage
the filter and make it unusable. Vacuum on-
ly with a dry filter.
1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or
replace it with a dry filter before use.
2. Clean or replace the filter as necessary.
Wet vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Risk of damage if the dirt receptacle
overflows
The dirt receptacle can fill within a few sec-
onds and overflow when vacuuming large
amounts of liquids.
Continuously monitor the filling level.
1. Dry the filter.
2. Clean the container with a moist cloth
and dry it off.
Using a dust collection bag
A dust collection bag can be inserted in the
vacuum cleaner waste container to allow
dust-free emptying of the device.
Note
The dust collection bag must not be used
for wet vacuum cleaning.
1. Insert the dust collection bag in the vac-
uum cleaner waste container and care-
fully press it against the wall of the
container.
2. Pull the edge of the dust collection bag
over the edge of the vacuum cleaner
waste container.
3. Insert the vacuum cleaner waste con-
tainer into the device.
4. On completion of vacuuming, close the
dust collection bag and remove it from
the vacuum cleaner waste container.
5. Dispose of the dust collection bag and
contents according to the applicable
waste disposal regulations.
Cleaning the main filter
A pressure gauge showing the vacuum in-
side the device is mounted on the front of
the device.
1. Switch off the device at the On / Off
switch.
2. Move the filter cleaning lever back and
forth several times.
If this cleaning does not result in an im-
provement, the main filter can be removed
and washed or replaced, see chapter Re-
placing the main filter.
Emptying the vacuum cleaner waste
For the figures, please refer to the
graphics page
The vacuum cleaner waste container must
be emptied when it is has filled up to 3 cm
below the upper edge.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Secure the device using the parking
brakes on the steering rollers.
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