Start Up; Operation; Shutting Down - Kärcher IV 60/24-2 W Original Instructions Manual

Start up

 Bring the appliance to working position
- secure it, if required, with parking
brakes.
 Insert the suction hose into the suction
hose connection.
 Attach the desired accessories to the
suction hose.
 Ensure that the vacuum material con-
tainer has been inserted properly.
Power connection
ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.

Operation

 Insert the appliance plug into the mains
socket.
 Switch on the appliance using the ON/
OFF switch.
 Increase the vacuum performance by
switching off additional motors. (motor 3
only for IV 60/36-3 W)
ATTENTION
Avoid rolling up or bending the hose while
using the vacuum cleaner.
Monitoring the suction performance
There is a manometer on the front side of
the appliance; this indicates the suction un-
der-pressure in the device. If the under or
negative pressure falls below -0.16 bar (-16
kPa), then you must switch off the appli-
ance and clean the filter.
 Switch off the appliance using the ON/
OFF switch and separate it from the
mains.
 Clean the filter (see chapter "Cleaning
the filter").
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Please note the following when switch-
ing from wet to dry vacuum cleaning:
If you vacuum dry dust while the filter ele-
ment is still wet the filter will become ob-
structed and may be damaged beyond re-
pair.
 Dry the wet filter properly before use or
replace it with a dry one.
 Change the filter, if required, according
to instructions under the section "Main-
tenance and Care".
Wet vacuum cleaning
Note: Wet vacuum cleaning is only permit-
ted when using the vacuuming cleaner
waste container for wet vacuum cleaning.
The floater switch in the container for wet
vacuuming interrupts the suction flow when
the maximum filling level is reached.
When the suction flow is interrupted by the
floater switch:
 Turn off the appliance.
 Drain off the liquids by opening the
drain valve located at the base of the
container.

Shutting down

 Switch off the appliance using the On/
Off switch.
 Dismantle the accessories and store
them in the accessories storage com-
partment. If necessary, rinse the ac-
cessories with water and let dry.
Note: Empty and clean the vacuum cleaner
after every use and whenever necessary.
– Empty the vacuuming material contain-
er (refer chapter "Emptying vacuuming
material container").
– Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside
and outside with a damp cloth.
– Place the appliance in a dry room and
secure it from unauthorized use.
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