General Notes; Environmental Protection; Intended Use; Description Of The Unit - Kärcher NT 48/1 Instructions Manual

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Intended use........................................................
Description of the unit..........................................
Preparation ..........................................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport .............................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................
Technical data .....................................................

General notes

Read these original instructions and the
enclosed safety instructions before us-
ing the device for the first time. Act in ac-
cordance with them.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.
● If the operating instructions and safety instructions
are not observed, the device can be damaged and
dangers could arise for users and other persons.
● Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping
damage.
● Check the package contents when unpacking for
missing accessories or for damage.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
ble, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Intended use

WARNING
Health risk
Inhalation of dusts that are harmful to health
Do not use the device for vacuuming up dusts that are
harmful to health.
● This wet/dry vacuum cleaner is designed to remove
dry dirt and liquids.
● This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices,
and rental companies.
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Description of the unit

Illustration A
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8
Type plate
1
8
Mains cable
2
8
Suction pipe holder
3
8
8
Holder for crevice nozzle
4
9
Drain hose
5
9
9 Suction hose
6
9
Suction head lock
7
9
Dirt receptacle
8
9
9
Chassis
9
10
Steering roller
10
11
Chassis handle
11
Floor nozzle
12
Suction pipe
13
Suction hose port
14
Main switch
15
Suction head
16
Carrying handle
17
Cable hooks
18
Angle piece
19
Float
20
Cartridge filter
21
Securing nut
22
1. Unpack the device and install the accessories.
Illustration B
ATTENTION
Risk due to fine dust / water ingress
Risk of damage to the suction motor.
Make sure that the cartridge filter is always put on when
vacuuming.
● An additional paper filter bag can be used when vac-
uuming fine dust.
Installing the paper filter bag
1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Connect the paper filter bag.
Illustration C
Illustration D
3. Fit and lock the suction head.
Wet vacuum cleaning
Installing the squeegees
1. Remove the brush strip.
Illustration E
2. Install the squeegees.
Removing the paper filter bag
● The paper filter bag must always be removed when
vacuuming wet substances.
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Preparation

Initial startup

Dry vacuuming