Operation - Kärcher IVM 40/12-1 M Z22 Manual

1. Check the dirt receptacle filling level reg-
ularly.
Anti-static system
Static charges are discharged through the
earthed connection nozzles. This prevents
sparking and electric shocks with electrical-
ly conductive accessories approved by the
manufacturer.

Operation

The device is suitable for vacuuming fine
dust up to dust class M.
WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
Do not vacuum without correctly installed
filter elements, otherwise a danger to
health from increased fine dust emission is
present.
ATTENTION
Danger due to fine dust entering
Risk of damage to the suction motor.
Never remove the filter element when vac-
uuming.
Dry vacuuming
Note
The device is an industrial vacuum cleaner
for vacuuming dry, flammable dusts.
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
ATTENTION
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming
Risk of damage to the filter
Do not vacuum dry dust with a wet filter el-
ement because this clogs the filter and can
make it unusable.
1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or
replace it with a dry filter before using
the device for dry vacuuming.
2. Replace the filter if necessary.
Fitting the dust bag
1. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
Illustration B
2. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
Illustration C
3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
Illustration D
4. Fit the dust bag in the dirt receptacle and
carefully position it against the container
wall and the container floor.
5. Fold the edge of the dust bag over the
edge of the dirt receptacle to the outside.
WARNING
Improper handling when locking the dirt
receptacle
Risk of crushing
Under no circumstances should you hold
your hands between the dirt receptacle and
filter ring or allow them to come close to the
lifting mechanism while locking it.
Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the
bow handle with both hands.
Illustration E
ATTENTION
Static charge of the dirt receptacle
Ignition of dusts
Make sure that the grounding on the chas-
sis is in contact with the dirt receptacle.
6. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the
bow handle.
Removing the dust bag
1. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
Illustration B
2. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
Illustration C
3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
Illustration F
4. Turn up the dust bag.
5. Seal the dust bag tightly with the cable
tie.
6. Remove the dust bag.
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