Operation - Kärcher IVM 40/24-2 Manual De Instrucciones

Contact your electricity supplier in the case
of any uncertainties regarding the mains
grid impedance at your electrical connec-
tion point.
1. Bring the device into the working posi-
tion.
2. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
3. Insert the suction hose into the suction
connection.
4. Plug the desired accessory onto the suc-
tion hose.
5. If necessary, fit a dust collection bag in
the dirt receptacle (see chapter Fitting
the dust collection bag).
6. Ensure that the dirt receptacle is correct-
ly fitted.
Fitting the dust collection bag
A dust collection bag can be inserted into
the dirt receptacle to allow dust-free empty-
ing of the device.
Note
The dust collection bag must not be used
for wet vacuum cleaning.
1. Fit the dust collection bag in the dirt re-
ceptacle and carefully press it against
the wall of the container.
2. Fold the edge of the bag over the edge
of the dirt receptacle.
WARNING
Improper handling when locking the dirt
receptacle
Risk of crushing
Under no circumstances should you hold
your hands between the dirt receptacle and
filter ring or allow them to come close to the
lifting mechanism while locking it.
Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the
bow handle with both hands.
3. Fit the dirt receptacle in the device.

Operation

After vacuuming moist or liquid substances,
see chapter Switching from wet to dry vac-
uuming.
Switching on the device
1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
2. Switch on the device via the suction tur-
bine power switches.
Note
Select the required suction power via the
suction turbine power switch, starting with
suction turbine 1. Always switch the suction
turbines on and off one after the other.
3. Start the vacuuming process.
Performing the vacuuming process
1. Regularly check the filling level in the dirt
receptacle, since the device does not
switch off automatically.
2. If necessary, empty the dirt receptacle
(see chapter Emptying the dirt recepta-
cle).
3. If necessary, clean the filter (see chapter
Dedusting the filter) or change/
replace the filter (see chapter Chang-
ing/replacing the filter).
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. If necessary, remove the dust collection
bag before wet vacuum cleaning (see
chapter Emptying the dirt receptacle).
2. After wet vacuum cleaning:
a Dry the filter.
b Clean the dirt receptacle with a moist
cloth and dry it off.
Switching from wet to dry
ATTENTION
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
Risk of damage to the filter
Do not vacuum dry dust with a wet filter el-
ement because this clogs the filter and can
make it unusable.
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