Device Elements; Start Up; Operation; Emptying The Dirt Container - Kärcher NT 20/1 Me Classic Original Instructions Manual

Device elements

1 Fastening clip
2 Cartridge filter
3 Float
4 Suction head
5 Suction hose with manifold
6 Cable hook/jack for manifold
7 Hose/cable holder
8 Carrying handle
9 Suction head lock
10 Dirt receptacle
11 Steering roller
12 Chassis
13 Floor nozzle
14 Suction support
15 Main switch
16 Suction tube
17 Holder (narrow)
18 Holder (wide)
19 Power cord
20 Nameplate

Start up

ATTENTION
For vacuuming, the cartridge filter must al-
ways be installed.

Dry vacuum cleaning

– To vacuum fine dust, you can also use
an additional paper filter bag.
– When changing from wet to dry vacuum
cleaning, the wet cartridge filter must be
dried or replaced with a dry cartridge fil-
ter first.
Inserting the paper filter bag
Illustration
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Insert the paper filter bag.
 Insert and lock the suction head.
Wet vacuum cleaning
Inserting the rubber lips
Illustration
 Remove the brush strips.
 Install the rubber lips.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips
must point outwards.
Remove the paper filter bag
– To suck wet dirt, first remove the paper
filter bag.
Turning on the Appliance
 Plug in the mains plug.
 Switch on the appliance at the main
switch.
Cleaning operations
 Perform the cleaning operation.

Emptying the dirt container

– The vacuum channel is equipped with a
float.
– When the dirt water reaches the highest
permissible level in the container, the
suction power is interrupted.
 Switch off the appliance at the main
switch.
 Release and remove the suction head.
 Empty the dirt container.
Turn off the appliance
 Switch off the appliance at the main
switch.
 Pull out the mains plug.
After each operation
 Empty the dirt container.
 Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside
and outside with a damp cloth.
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