Starting Operation; Wet Vacuuming - Bosch PAS 11-21 Manual Original

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Insert the accessory holder 13 from above onto
the holder of the vacuum lid 10. Afterwards, in-
sert the angle piece into the accessory holder 13
from the bottom until it can be heard to latch.
For disassembly of the accessory holder 13,
press the ends of the angle piece together and
pull it out towards the bottom. Remove the ac-
cessory holder 13 to the top.
Removing the Vacuum Hose
(see figure A)
To remove the vacuum hose 6, press the unlock-
ing button 7 to the left and pull out the vacuum
hose 6 at the same time.
Operation

Starting Operation

Observe the correct mains voltage! The
voltage of the power source must agree
with the voltage specified on the nameplate
of the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaners
marked with 220–240 V can also be con-
nected to 220 V
Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately
as soon as foam or water comes out, and
empty the container. Otherwise, the vacuum
cleaner can become damaged.
Switching On and Off (PAS 11-21/PAS 12-27)
To start the vacuum cleaner, set the On/Off
switch 9 to position "I".
To switch off the vacuum cleaner, set the
On/Off switch 9 to position "0".
Switching On and Off (PAS 12-27 F)
To start the vacuum cleaner, set the mode selec-
tor switch 9 to position "I".
To switch off the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch 9 to position "0".
Bosch Power Tools
Operation with remote automatic switching
(see figure B) (PAS 12-27 F)
A socket outlet with earthing contact 3 is inte-
grated in the vacuum cleaner, which allows for
connection of an external power tool. The vacu-
um cleaner is automatically put into operation
via the power tool. Observe the maximal allowa-
ble load of the connected power tool.
Set the mode selector switch 9 to position "II".
For connecting power tools, various hose sys-
tems are available as accessories.
To start the operation of the vac, switch on the
power tool connected to the socket 3. The vac-
uum cleaner starts automatically.
To switch off the vac, switch off the power tool.
The vacuum cleaner switches off automatically
approx. 6 seconds later.

Wet Vacuuming

CAUTION! This appliance is not suitable for
picking up hazardous dust. Do not vacuum
inflammable or explosive fluids; for exam-
ple, benzene, oil, alcohol, solvents. Do not
vacuum hot or burning dust. Do not operate
the machine in rooms where the danger of
an explosion exists. The dusts, vapours or
fluids can ignite or explode.
The vacuum cleaner may not be used as a
water pump. The vacuum cleaner is intended
for vacuuming air and water mixtures.
Before any work on the vacuum cleaner it-
self, pull the mains plug.
Note: Before wet vacuuming, the dust bag 14
must be removed and the container 5 must be
emptied.
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a float 12.
When the maximum filling height is reached, the
vacuum cleaner switches off. Set the On/Off
switch 9 to position "0" and empty the contain-
er 5.
After vacuuming, remove the permanent filter
11 to prevent the forming of mould and allow it
to dry thoroughly; especially before using it for
dry vacuuming.
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