Kärcher CV 30/1 User Manual page 16

Malfunctions
Motor does not run
Check cable, plug, fuse and socket
outlet.
– Thermal switch has switched 0ff the
engine due to overheating.
Pull out the main plug, change the
blocked filter or clear the obstruction in
the suction pipe. The unit is ready for
operation again after cooling down.
Switch on unit.
Rattling noise when switched off
Note:
The brush is equipped with a slip clutch
which disengages when excessively large
objects or blockages are sucked in.
The clutch only engages when the unit is
switched off, resulting in a loud rattling
noise.
Check brush for blockages and remove
if necessary.
The noise is no longer heard when the unit
is switched back on.
Suction result unsatisfactory
Check brush for blockages.
Remove obstructions from brush head,
suction tube and suction hose.
Changing the filter bag.
Change blow-out filter or motor
protection filter.
Check pile height adjusting knob for
correct setting.
With heavy brush wear this must be
replaced. The degree of wear is
recognisable by comparing with the
different coloured indicator bristles (see
figure item 4). If the black bristles are
CV 30/1 / CV 38/1
the same height as the red ones, the
brush has to be replaced.
Red control lamp lit up
Remove obstructions from brush head,
suction tube and suction hose.
Changing the filter bag.
1. Brush
2. Brush head
3. Brush cover
4. Indicator bristles
5. Suction pipe
6. Suction hose
7. Filter bag
8. Engine protection filter
9. Blow-out filter
10. Adjustment knob pile height
English
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