Inspection and maintenance work
Have the device regularly inspected ac-
cording to the respective national accident
prevention regulations. Maintenance work
as specified by the manufacturer must be
performed by a technically qualified person
at the specified regular intervals and in ac-
cordance with the applicable regulations
and safety requirements. Work on electrical
components may only be performed by a
qualified electrician. Please contact a
KÄRCHER branch office if you have any
questions.
Replacing the main filter
1. Switch off the device.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
3. Unlock and remove the suction head.
4. Unlock and remove the spacer.
5. Remove the contaminated star pleated
filter.
6. Immediately after removing the contam-
inated star pleated filter from the unit,
place it in a bag and seal the bag tightly.
7. Dispose of the contaminated star pleat-
ed filter according to legal requirements.
8. Remove any dirt deposits from the clean
air side.
9. Check the sealing ring for damage.
10.Insert the new star pleated filter:
a Pull the new star pleated filter over the
filter vibrator on the spacer such that
the vibrating elements are aligned
centrally in the filter bags.
b Place the spacer with star pleated fil-
ter and filter vibrator on the filter ring.
c Lock the spacer.
11.Fit and lock the suction head.
Replacing the micro-fleece
1. Switch off the device.
2. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
Illustration C
3. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
4. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
Illustration D
5. Loosen the clamping straps on the dirt
receptacle.
6. Remove the upper part of the dirt recep-
tacle by the bow handle.
7. Remove the foam element from the low-
er part of the dirt receptacle.
8. Remove the strainer basket with the mi-
cro-fleece.
9. Remove the micro-fleece from the
strainer basket.
10.Dispose of the micro-fleece in accord-
ance with statutory regulations.
11.Insert the new micro-fleece.
12.When fitting the upper part of the dirt re-
ceptacle, make sure that the float ball is
inserted into the corresponding guide.
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.
Illustration E
ATTENTION
Static charge of the dirt receptacle
Ignition of dusts
Make sure that the grounding on the chas-
sis is in contact with the dirt receptacle.
13.Fit the dirt receptacle in the reverse se-
quence and lock it with the bow handle.
Troubleshooting guide
DANGER
Unintentional start-up of the device /
electric shock
Unintentional start-up of the suction motor
can cause injuries. Voltage present on
electrical parts can cause an electric shock.
Switch off the device and unplug the mains
plug before performing any work on the de-
vice.
Have all checks and work on electrical
parts performed by an qualified technician.
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