Finishing Work; Application Examples; Regular Maintenance Procedures; Emptying The Dirt Container - Kärcher A 2701 User Manual

Finishing work

! Switch the machine off.
! Pull out the mains cable.
Note: Pull out the mains cable by the plug. Never tug
the cable.
! If required, replace the paper filter bag or
empty the dirt container.

Application examples

Dry vacuuming
! Insert the paper filter bag for vacuuming up
fine, dry dirt.
Note: Coarse, dry dirt can also be vacuumed up
without the paper filter bag.
! If the filter status display is lit red, the paper
filter bag is full or the flat pleated filter or
accessory is blocked. Please read the chapter
on "Regular maintenance procedures".
Wet vacuuming
! Always work without a paper filter bag.
Caution:
If the appliance starts to leak foam or liquid,
switch it off immediately.
Note: If the container is full of liquid, a float closes the
intake and the suction motor runs at an increased
rate. Switch off the appliance immediately and empty
the container.
! When the container has been emptied, you
can continue vacuuming immediately.
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Regular maintenance
procedures

Emptying the dirt container

! Switch the machine off.
! Undo both fasteners and take the motor
housing off the dirt container.
! Empty the dirt container.
Note: Damp dirt or dirty water stagnates if left in the
container. Therefore, after vacuuming, rinse out the
dirt container and leave to dry before storing the unit.
! Place the motor housing on the dirt container
and close both fasteners.

Replacing the paper filter bag

(Order no. 6.904-263)
Note: Filter status display lit red
! Switch the machine off.
! Undo both fasteners and take the motor
housing off the dirt container.
! Take the full paper filter bag out of the
container and seal the opening.
! Insert a new paper filter bag (see chapter
"Preparing the vacuum cleaner for use").
! Place the motor housing on the dirt container
and close both fasteners.

Cleaning the flat pleated filter

Note: Filter status display lit red
! Switch the machine off.
! Actuate the filter shaker several times.
! If the dirt cannot be detached with the filter
shaker, remove the flat pleated filter and knock
out the dirt (for removal of filter see following
chapter).
! Replace the flat pleated filter if dirt is stubborn.