Operation - Kärcher IVS 100/40 Manual

4. Ensure that vacuum cleaner waste con-
tainer is inserted correctly.

Operation

Switching the device on
1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Switch on the device at the On /Off
switch.
1 On / Off switch
Vacuuming process
1. Perform vacuuming.
2. Regularly check the filling level in the dirt
receptacle, since the device does not
switch off automatically.
3. Empty the vacuum cleaner waste con-
tainer as necessary.
4. Clean or replace the filter as necessary.
Cleaning the main filter
A pressure gauge showing the vacuum in-
side the device is mounted on the front of
the device.
1. Switch off the device at the On / Off
switch.
2. Move the filter cleaning lever back and
forth several times.
If this cleaning does not result in an im-
provement, the main filter can be removed
and washed or replaced, see chapter Re-
placing the main filter.
Using a dust collection bag
A dust collection bag can be inserted in the
vacuum cleaner waste container to allow
dust-free emptying of the device.
Note
The dust collection bag must not be used
for wet vacuum cleaning.
1. Insert the dust collection bag in the vac-
uum cleaner waste container and care-
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2. Pull the edge of the dust collection bag
3. Insert the vacuum cleaner waste con-
4. On completion of vacuuming, close the
5. Dispose of the dust collection bag and
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ATTENTION
Damage to the skin, lungs and eyes
through fine dust
Emission of fine dust due to a non-ap-
proved filter
When changing from wet vacuuming to dry
vacuuming, please note that vacuuming
dry substances with a wet filter can damage
the filter and make it unusable. Vacuum
only with a dry filter.
1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or
2. Clean or replace the filter as necessary.
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. Dry the filter.
2. Clean the container with a moist cloth
Emptying the vacuum cleaner waste
The vacuum cleaner waste container must
be emptied when it is has filled up to ap-
prox. 3 cm below the upper edge.
1. Switch off the device.
2. Secure the device using the parking
3. Open the lock on the vacuum cleaner
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fully press it against the wall of the
container.
over the edge of the vacuum cleaner
waste container.
tainer into the device.
dust collection bag and remove it from
the vacuum cleaner waste container.
contents according to the applicable
waste disposal regulations.
Dry vacuuming operation
replace it with a dry filter before use.
Wet vacuum cleaning
and dry it off.
container
brakes on the steering rollers.
waste container upwards.