Initial Operation - Metabo AS 18 L PC Compact Manual Original

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2 Snap locks
3 Suction hose
4 Battery cover
5 Battery cover unlocking mechanism
6 Toggle switch
7 Handle
8 Intermediate sleeve
9 Button for filter cleaning "PressClean" (PC)
10 Carry strap
11 Battery pack capacity indicator
12 Battery pack capacity indicator button
13 Battery pack *
14 Battery pack release button
15 Eyelet to attach a carry strap
16 Suction opening
17 Suction nozzle
18 Upper part
19 Suction tubes
20 Bracket for suction tubes
21 Fleece filter bag
22 Fluted filter
23 Fluted filter bracket
24 Fluted filter screw
25 Electrodes of stainless steel
* not included in the scope of delivery

6. Initial Operation

Prior to use, check that you are using a
battery pack suitable for the device.
6.1 Attaching the bracket for suction tubes
See page 2 fig. C
- The bracket (20) and two Philip's head screws are
in the container.
- Attach the bracket to the vacuum housing using
the screws, as shown in fig. C.
6.2 Removing all accessories from the
container
6.3 Use a fleece filter bag (21) (see page 2
fig. D)
Switch off the device and open the snap locks (2).
Remove the upper part (18) of the device from the
container (1).
Insert a fleece filter bag (21) in the container (1) as
shown in fig. D, page 2. Put the upper part (18) back
on and close the snap locks (2) .
6.4 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (13) before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and
30°C.
Capacity and signal indicator (11):
- Press the button (12); the LEDs indicate the
charge level.
14
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
6.5 Removing and inserting the battery pack
Remove: Press the battery pack release button (14)
and remove the battery pack (13) .
To insert: Slide the battery pack (13) in until it
engages.
6.6 Carrying strap
If required, hook the Metabo carry strap into both
eyelets (15) left and right of the device. Set the carry
strap to the desired length.
Carrying:
The tool must be carried only with the Metabo
carry strap.
The machine must NOT be carried with the carrying
strap around your neck.
7. The device
7.1 Switching on/off
Use the toggle switch (6) to turn the device On/Off.
Level II: High suction power
- working with a drill vacuum cleaner adapter
(DDE 14, 6.30829), recommended for profiled
surface such as carpets.
Level I: Medium suction power
- recommended for smooth surfaces, cordless
tools with low dust generation (cordless
grinders, cordless mitre saws, cordless
jigsaws, etc.),.
Level 0: Off
7.2 PressClean
To clean the fluted filter (22) using a strong air flow:
Put the toggel switch (6) in position II, cover
Intermediate sleeve (8) or suction opening (16) with
the hand and press the button (9) several times (at
least 3 times).
8. Use
8.1 This machine is suitable for dry and wet
applications
The device must not be switched on without fluted
filter in place (22).
Wet vacuuming
- Remove the fleece filter bag for wet vacuuming.
- The machine switches off automatically once the
maximum water level has been reached.
NOTE: if water is suctioned quickly, then you will not
be able to suction as much as if water is suctioned
slowly.
NOTE: the filter will get wet when suctioning water.
Ensure that it has sufficient time to dry and that all
components are completely dry before using the
device for dry vacuuming.
The device is not switched off when the
container is full for non-conductive liquids
(such as emulsion drilling fluids, oils and greases).