Device Elements; Start Up - Kärcher NT 45/1 Tact Manual Del Usuario

Device elements

1 Electrodes
2 Suction hose
3 Cable hook
4 Air outlet, working air
5 Suction head lock
6 Air inlet, motor cooling air
7 Suction head
8 Steering roller
9 Steering roller bow
10 Dirt receptacle
11 Suction support
12 Floor nozzle
13 Suction tube
14 Carrying handle
15 Filter cover
16 Bender
17 Automatic filter dedusting
18 Main switch
19 Flat fold filter
20 Filter dedusting
21 Floor nozzle holder
22 Holder for crevice nozzle
23 Holder for suction pipes
24 Power cord
25 Nameplate

Start up

WARNING
Once this vacuum is used for EPA Lead
Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint-
ing Program (RRP) where lead may be pre-
sent, it is recommended that it always be
used for RRP. Residual hazardous sub-
stances in the vacuum may cause health
and environmental hazards.
WARNING
When using this vacuum for EPA Lead
Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint-
ing Program (RRP), this vacuum is not rec-
ommended for vacuuming carpets and
rugs. Vacuum may not be able to complete-
ly remove all hazardous substance may
cause health and environmental hazards.
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WARNING
Not suitable to vacuum hazardous or toxic
substances or dusts e.g. asbestos. Neither
the standard filter or the optional HEPA fil-
ter is able to capture all hazardous particles
and may cause health hazards.
ATTENTION
The flat pleated filter must always be in
place while vacuuming.
Dry vacuum cleaning
– To vacuum up fine dust, a fleece filter
bag or a membrane filter (special ac-
cessory) can additionally be used.
Install fleece filter bag
Illustration
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Install a fleece filter bag or a membrane
filter (option).
 Insert and lock the suction head.
Changeover from wet to dry vacuum
cleaning
ATTENTION
Please note the following when switch-
ing from wet to dry vacuum cleaning:
If you vacuum dry dust while the filter ele-
ment is still wet the filter will become ob-
structed and may be damaged beyond re-
pair.
 Dry the wet filter properly before use or
replace it with a dry one.
 Change the filter, if required, according
to instructions under the section "Main-
tenance and Care".
Note: For permanent wet vacuum cleaning
it is advisable to use a PES flat pleated filter
(see filter systems).
Wet vacuum cleaning
Inserting the rubber lips
Illustration
 Remove the brush strips.
 Install the rubber lips.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips
must point outwards.
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