BTVC 1215 S - Aspirateur EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BTVC 1215 S EINHELL

Nass- / Trockensauger

 Original operating instructions

Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

 Mode d’emploi d’origine

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions

must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.

Please read the complete operating manual with due

care. Keep this manual in a safe place so that the

information is available at all times. If you give the

equipment to any other person, give them these

operating instructions as well.

We cannot accept any liability for damage or

accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these

instructions and the safety information.

1. Safety information

 Important: read the operating instructions before

assembling and using the appliance for the first

 Check that the mains voltage is the same as the

mains voltage specified on the rating plate.

 Pull out the power plug in the following

circumstances: whenever the appliance is not in

use, before opening the appliance and before all

cleaning and maintenance work.

 Never clean the appliance with solvents.

 Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling

 Never leave the appliance unattended when

 Keep away from children.

 Take care to ensure that the power cable does

not get damaged by being run over, crushed,

 Do not use the machine if the power cable is in a

less than perfect condition.

 If the power cable has to be replaced, the

replacement must comply with the design

specifications of the manufacturer.

Power cable: H 05 VV - F 2 x 0.75 mm

 Never vacuum the following: burning matches,

smoldering ash and cigarette butts, combustible,

caustic, inflammable or explosive substances,

 This appliance is not suitable for vacuuming dust

which can be harmful to health.

 Store the appliance in a dry indoor location.

 Never use the appliance if it is damaged.

 Only allow the appliance to be serviced by an

authorized after sales service outlet.

 Only use the appliance to carry out work for

which has been designed.

 Take extra care when cleaning steps.

 Use only genuine accessories and spare parts.

This equipment is not designed to be used by people

(including children) with limited physical, sensory or

mental capacities or those with no experience and/or

knowledge unless they are supervised by a person

who is responsible for their safety or they have

received instructions from such a person in how to

use the equipment safely. Children must always be

supervised in order to ensure that they do not play

2. Layout and items supplied

5 Safety float valve

8 Suction hose connector

11 3-part suction tube

15 Foamed plastic filter

17 Attachment for smooth floors

18 Attachment for carpets

20 Additional filter

21 Hook for cable store

The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is designed for wet

and dry vacuuming using the appropriate filter. The

appliance is not suitable for the vacuuming of

combustible, explosive or harmful substances.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed

purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of

misuse. The user / operator and not the

manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries

of any kind caused as a result of this.

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designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial

applications. Our warranty will be voided if the

equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial

businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Before starting the equipment

 Before you connect the equipment to the mains

supply make sure that the data on the rating

plate are identical to the mains data.

 The appliance may only be connected to a

5.1 Appliance assembly

Fitting the appliance head (Fig. 4)

The appliance head (3) is fastened to the container

(7) by the locking hook (6). To remove the appliance

head (3), open the locking hook (6) and remove the

appliance head (3). When fitting the appliance head

(3), make sure that the locking hook (6) locks into

Assembling the wheels (Fig. 5)

Fit the wheels (13) in accordance with fig. 5.

Fitting the handle (Fig. 8)

Use a screwdriver to fit the handle (8).

Mounting the hook for the cable store (Fig. 12)

Press the hook for the cable store (21) into the mount.

After use, the power cable can be wound up onto the

hook (21) and the head (3).

5.2 Fitting the filter

Never use the wet and dry vacuum cleaner without a

Always ensure that the filters are perfectly secure!

Fitting the foam filter (Fig. 6)

For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed plastic

filter (15) over the filter basket (Figs. 2/4).

Fitting the additional filter (Fig. 7)

For dry vacuum cleaning always use the supplied

additional filter (20). Mount the additional filter, so

that no air is sucked through the filter cage (4)

without being filtered.

Assembling the dirt bag (Fig. 9)

For vacuuming fine, dry dirt it is recommended that

you fit the dirt bag (14). Slip the dirt bag (14) over the

vacuuming hole. The dirt bag (14) is suitable for dry-

vacuuming only. The dirt bag makes it easier to

dispose of the sucked-in dust.

5.3 Fitting the suction hose (Fig. 3, 10, 11)

Connect the suction hose (10) to the corresponding

connector on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner,

depending on the application required.

Connect the suction hose (10) to the suction hose

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector

One or more of the elements which make up the 3-

part suction tube (11) can be attached to the suction

hose (10) to extend it. The adapter (19) must be

inserted between the suction tube (10) and the

combination nozzle (12) or crevice nozzle (16).

Combination nozzle (12)

The combination nozzle (12) with attachments (17,

18) is for vacuuming solids and liquids over medium

to large areas. The crevice nozzle (16) is specially

designed for cleaning cervices and edges.

Switch off the equipment if liquid or foam is emitted

with the exhaust air when wet vacuum cleaning.

6.1 On/Off switch (Fig. 1)

Use the dirt bag (14) and the additional filter (20) for

dry vacuuming (see point 5.2).

Always ensure that the filters are perfectly secure.

For wet-vacuuming, use the foam filter (15) (see

Check that the filter is securely fitted at all times.

When wet vacuuming, the floating safety switch (5)

turns off the wet and dry vacuum cleaner

automatically when the maximum level is reached.

The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is not suitable for

the vacuuming of combustible liquids.

For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foam filter.

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector

(9) on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting

 Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor

housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.

 We recommend that you clean the equipment

immediately after you use it.

7.2 Cleaning the appliance head (3)

Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and

some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or

solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic

parts in the appliance.

7.3 Cleaning the container (7)

The container can be cleaned with a damp cloth and

some soft soap or under running water, depending

on the amount of dirt.

7.4 Cleaning the foam filter (15)

Clean the foam filter (15) with a little soft soap under

running water and allow it to air-dry.

At regular intervals and before each use, check that

the filters in the wet and dry vacuum cleaner are

7.6. Ordering spare parts

Please provide the following information on all orders

 Model/type of the equipment

 Article number of the equipment

 ID number of the equipment

 Part number of the required spare part

For our latest prices and information please go to

8. Replacing the power cable

If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-

sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it

from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in

this packaging can be reused or recycled. The

equipment and its accessories are made of various

types of material, such as metal and plastic.

Defective components must be disposed of as

special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

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t For EU countries only

Never place any electric tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its

implementation in national laws, old electric tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of

in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the demand to return electrical devices:

As an alternative to returning the electrical device, the owner is obliged to cooperate in ensuring that the

device is properly recycled if ownership is relinquished. This can also be done by handing over the used

device to a returns center, which will dispose of it in accordance with national commercial and industrial

waste management legislation. This does not apply to the accessories and auxiliary equipment without

any electrical components which are included with the used device.

p Uniquement pour les pays de l'Union Européenne

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The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part,

of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only

with the express consent of ISC GmbH.

GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely

event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this

guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to offer our assistance under

the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights.

We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restricted to the

rectification of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been

designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated

if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The

following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by

failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional

installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or

current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools

or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies

into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), effects of force or external influences (e.g. damage caused by

the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in

particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months.

The guarantee is rendered null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee

claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being

noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee

period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases,

the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new

guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies when an on-site

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the address

shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or another dated proof of

purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if

you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. If the defect is covered by our

guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the

scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send

the device to our service address.

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