Installation; Operation; Maintenance And Cleaning - Scheppach NTS16 Translation Of Original Instruction Manual

7. Installation

m IMPORTANT!
Prior to use, ensure that the device has been cor-
rectly and fully assembled.
Unpacking (fig. 1, 2, 3)
1 Release the locking hooks (4) and remove the ma-
chine head (2). The accessories are located inside
the container (6). Only the plastic extension tubes
(3x) are located outside the container (6), in the
packaging. Remove all of the accessories from the
container (6).
Installing the castors (fig. 4)
1. Press the four castors (5) into the holes in the cas-
tor mounts.
Installing the machine head (2) (fig. 5)
1 Place the machine head (2) on the container (6).
Secure the machine head (2) with the locking hooks
(4). When installing the machine head (2), ensure
that the locking hooks (4) latch into place correctly.
Installing the foam filter (13) (fig. 6)
Never use the device without filter! Always ensure
that the filters are correctly fitted!
Installing the foam filter (13): For wet vacuuming, slide
the foam filter (13) provided over the filter basket with
safety float valve (11).
Installing the paper filter bag (14) (fig. 7)
It is recommended to use an additional paper filter
bag (14) when vacuuming fine, dry dirt. Slide the pa-
per filter bag (14) over the suction opening in the con-
tainer (7). The paper filter bag (14) is only suitable
for dry vacuuming. The paper filter bag (14) makes it
easier to dispose of the dust collected.
Installing the suction hose (fig. 8, 9)
Connect the suction hose (12) to the corresponding
port, depending on the desired use, on the wet and
dry vacuum.
Vacuuming:
Connect the suction hose (12) to the suction hose port
(7). To do so, slide the end of the suction hose (12)
into the suction hose port (7). Make sure the plug-in
fitting on the end of the suction hose (12) latches into
the recess on the suction hose connection (7). In the
end position, turn the suction hose (12) in a clockwise
direction.
Blowing:
Connect the suction hose (12) to the suction hose port
(10). Make sure the plug-in fitting on the end of the suc-
tion hose (12) latches into the recess on the connec-
tion with blast function (10). In the end position, turn
the suction hose (12) in a clockwise direction.
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Installing the plastic extension tubes, suction
hose and floor nozzle (fig. 10)
Assemble the plastic extension tubes (17) by pushing
them together. Connect the assembled plastic exten-
sion tubes with the bent end of the suction hose (12).
Fit the floor nozzle (15) or joint nozzle (16) to the other
end of the assembled plastic extension tubes.

8. Operation

m WARNING!
Switch the device off if liquid or foam emerges with
the exhaust air during wet vacuuming.
Switching on/off (fig. 1)
Press the on/off switch (8):
• Switch setting 0: Off
• Switch setting I: On
Dry vacuuming
Use the paper filter bag (14) for dry vacuuming.
Wet vacuuming
Use the foam filter (13) for wet vacuuming. Ensure
that the foam filter (13) is correctly fitted.
If the container (6) is full, the safety float valve (11)
closes the suction port and suction operation is inter-
rupted.
m IMPORTANT!
The device is not suitable for vacuuming flammable
liquids. For wet vacuuming, use the only the foam fil-
ter (14) provided. To remove the liquid vacuumed up
from the container, take off the machine head (2) by
releasing the locking hooks (4) from the container (6).
Pour out the liquid residue.

9. Maintenance and cleaning

m WARNING!
Prior to any adjustment, maintenance or service
work disconnect the mains power plug!
Cleaning
It is recommended to clean the device after each use.
Do not spray the device with water or clean it under
running water. This can result in electric shocks and
can damage the device.
Residual liquid remains in the container (6). To re-
move residual liquid, take off the machine head (2) by
releasing the locking hooks (4) from the container (6).
Pour out the liquid residue. Clean the container with
a damp cloth.
• Replace paper filter bag when full
• Always keep the device clean. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents.
• Keep the ventilation slots clean and free of dirt and
dust.