Kärcher 2501 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

5.956-518
How to operate the vacuum cleaner
At the start of your work
Check that the paper filter bag and the dirt box
are not full.
Insert the mains plug into a 230 V socket.
Press the ON/OFF switch.
When work has finished
Press the ON/OFF switch.
Unplug cleaner from the mains electricity.
Replace the paper filter bag or empty the dirt
box, if required.
Examples of how to use the cleaner
Dry-vacuuming
Fine, dry dirt is best vacuumed with the paper
filter bag fitted.
Note: Damage could be caused to the paper filter bag
if any coarse or sharp objects are picked up by the
cleaner.
Coarse, dry dirt can be vacuumed without a paper
filter bag.
Wet-vacuuming
Always operate the cleaner with the paper filter
bag removed.
Empty dirt box so that no sludge is formed
during cleaning.
When the dirt box is full, the cleaner switches off
automatically.
Press the ON/OFF switch, and empty dirt box.
These jobs must be carried out
regularly
Emptying the dirt box
With solids: no later than when the box is full.
With liquids: no later than when the cleaner cuts
out.
Note: After the cleaner has cut out, please set the
ON/OFF switch to "0", otherwise the motor will start
up again when the cleaner is opened.
Undo both catches (turn clockwise), and lift
motor housing off dirt box.
Empty dirt box, rinse out if required, and dry the
inside.
! Place the motor housing on the dirt box, and
secure in place (turn catches anti-clockwise as
far as they will go).
Replacing the paper filter bag
(Order no. 6.904-143)
Switch OFF the cleaner.
Undo both catches (turn clockwise), and lift
motor housing off dirt box.
! Remove the paper filter bag from the dirt box
and seal it.
Fit a new 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).
Cleaning the flat folding filter
Every now and then (depending upon amount of
dirt):
Switch OFF the cleaner.
Press button and open filter compartment.
Lift out the flat folding filter and knock of any
dust, or
if the dirt can not be easily removed, clean the
filter under running water, and leave to dry,
or
if the dirt is particularly stubborn, replace the
filter.
Checking/replacing the flat folding filter
(Order no. 6.414-498)
Check the flat folding filter regularly for damage. If
any has occurred, you should replace the filter
immediately, otherwise the motor could also be
damaged.
Switch OFF the cleaner.
Press button, and open filter compartment.
Replace flat folding filter, and close cover to
filter compartment.
Checking and cleaning the accessories
Check the nozzle, suction hose or extension
tubes for blockages, and rinse out with water if
required.
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