Preparing The Vacuum Cleaner For Use - Kärcher 2501 Operating Instructions Manual

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This is your new vacuum cleaner
A Switching ON and OFF
B Carrying handle
C Storing accessories
D Storing the mains cable
E Turbine cover latch –
release to clean/replace flat folding filter
F Fastening catch –
undo to empty dirt box or replace paper filter bag
Special accessories
S1 Household Kit
Used for: Cleaning carpets, floors with hard
surfaces and upholstery.
S2 Coarse-dirt Kit (Ø 60 mm)
Used for: Vacuuming coarse dirt in and around
the house.
S3 Vehicle and Hobby Kit
Used for: Cleaning vehicles, in the hobby
workshop and in the garage.
S4 Wet & Dry Nozzle
Used for: Picking up liquid substances on a flat
surface.
S5 Adapter-Set *
Reducing adapter from 37 mm to 35 mm,
enables use of accessories with Ø 37 mm
* not illustrated.
Important information
For your safety
Before using this cleaner for the first time,
read this user guide and pay particular attention
to the contents of the enclosed brochure
"Safety Information for Wet & Dry Cleaners"
No. 5.956-249.
Using the cleaner for its correct purpose
This cleaner is intended for use
– as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner
– in a domestic environment, such as in the
home, in a hobby workshop or with auto-
mobiles
– in accordance with the instructions given in
this user guide and all safety information.
Using the cleaner for any other purpose is not
approved and is considered incorrect. The
manufacturer can not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from the improper use of this
cleaner; liability in such a case rests with the user.
On behalf of the environment
When unpacking the cleaner, do not dispose of
the packaging materials as part of your domestic
rubbish.
Take all packaging materials to a suitable
collection point for recycling.
Warranty
2.638-510
The applicable warranty conditions in different
countries are issued by the respective national
distributor of KÄRCHER products. During the
2.637-945
warranty period, any malfunctions of the cleaner
caused by a material or manufacturing defect
will be repaired free of charge.
2.638-204
In the event of a warranty claim, please take the
cleaner and accessories, with proof of purchase,
6.415-737
to your original dealer or to the nearest
authorised customer service centre.
2.420-015
Preparing the vacuum cleaner
for use
Undo both catches (turn clockwise), and lift
motor housing off dirt box.
Push both wheels into their mountings until they
lock in place.
Push both swivel casters into their mountings
until they lock in place.
Insert the accessories holder, ensuring that it
locks in place.
For dry-vacuuming:
Fit the paper filter bag.
Place the motor housing on the dirt box, and
secure in place (turn catches anti-clockwise as
far as they will go).
Attaching the accessories
Insert the suction hose as far as possible until it
locks in place.
Join the extension tubes together, and attach
them to the suction hose.
Fit the nozzle onto the extension tube.
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5.956-518