A 2254 ME - Vacuum Cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL A 2254 ME Kärcher

Netzabsicherung (träge) 10 A Behältervolumen 18 l Wasseraufnahme, max. 8 l Leistung P nenn 1200 W Leistung P max 1400 W Netzkabel:Typ: H05-VV-F2x0,75 Schalldruckpegel (EN 60704-2-1) 75 dB(A)6 English Dear Customer, Please read and comply with these original operating instruc- tions prior to the initial operation of your appli- ance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. The appliance is intended for use as a wet and dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to the descriptions given in these operating instruc- tions and the safety notes. – Protect the unit from rain. Do not store outside. – This device may not be used to suck in ash and soot. Use the wet/dry vacuum cleaner only with: – Original filter bag. – Original spare parts, accessories and special accessories. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages that may occur on account of im- proper use or wrong operations. The packaging material can be recy- cled. Please do not place the packaging into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but ar- range for the proper recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materi- als that can be recycled. Please ar- range for the proper recycling of old appliances. Please dispose your old applianc- es using appropriate collection systems. Filters and filter bags are made from environ- ment-friendly materials. They can therefore be disposed off through the normal household garbage provided you have not sucked in substances that are not permitted to be thrown into household gar- bage. – This device is not intended for use by per- sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking experience and/or knowledge, un- less they are supervised by a person re- sponsible for their safety or are instructed by these persons on the use of the device. Children should be supervised, to ensure that they do not play with the device. – Switch the appliance off after every use and prior to every cleaning/maintenance procedure. – Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glowing objects. – The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present. Electrical connection The appliance may only be connected to al- ternating current. The voltage must corre- spond with the type plate on the appliance. Risk of electric shock Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands. Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling on the connecting cable. Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use. If the power cord is damaged, please arrange immediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician. To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we recommend the use of sockets with a line- side current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping current). Caution Certain materials may produce explosive va- pours or mixtures when agitated by the suc- tion air! Never vacuum up the following materials: – Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust particles (reactive dust particles) – Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combina- tion with highly alkaline or acidic deter- gents – Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies – Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil). In addition, these substances may cause the appliance materials to corrode. Proper use Environmental protection Disposing the filters and filter bags Safety instructionsEnglish 7 These operating instructions describe the basic models of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner shown on the front cover. When unpacking the product, make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the package contents have been damaged. If you detect any transport damages please contact your dealer. You will find the accessories and the swiv- el casters in the container. The swivel casters must be mounted on the appli- ance. Illustrations on Page 2 1 Carrying handle 2 Blowing connection 3 Air regulation of the blowing function 4 Suction hose connection 5 Swivel casters 6 Accessory mount 7 Power cord with plug 8 Storage, power cord 9 ON/OFF switch for appliance 10 Suction hose 11 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m 12 Crevice nozzle 13 Floor nozzle with hard surface insert 14 Filter bag Illustration Î Remove the motor casing, take the at- tachments and the swivel casters out of the container. Illustration Î Turn the container, press in the swivel casters in the openings at the base of the container till the end-point. Illustration Î Place motor casing on the container and lock it. Illustration Î Connect accessories. Illustration Î Plug in the main plug. Î Turn the appliance on and put it into oper- ation. Î Switch off the appliance when finished. Illustration For a dust-free disposal of the vacuuming ma- terial we recommend to insert the paper filter bag as well. This provides the additional ad- vantage that the cartridge filter will not be- come contaminated that quickly. Work only with a dry cartridge filter! Î Therefore: Always let the cartridge filter dry thoroughly before using it! Added filter bags can burst! Î Therefore: Change the filter bag at the appropriate time! Always use a filter bag while sucking in fine dust! Caution: Do not use a filter bag! Immediately switch the appliance off if foam forms or liquids escape! Note: If the container is full a float closes the suction opening and the appliance works at a higher speed. Switch off the appliance imme- diately and empty the container. Use this function, for example, to blow out leaves or dust from the garage, hobby room, work shop, courtyard or garden. Illustration Î Connect connection hose. Open the slide of the air regulation, and select the de- sired blowing performance. Start up Description of the Appliance Attaching the Accessories Operations Turning on the Appliance Dry vacuum cleaning Wet vacuum cleaning Blowing function8 English Illustration Empty the container Î Turn off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug. Î Remove the motor casing and empty the container. Illustration Storing the Appliance Î Place the accessories in the appropriate compartments at the appliance and store the appliance in a dry room. Î The device is to be fastened properly be- fore transporting the device in the car. Risk of injury Always switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug before care and maintenance work. Caution Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners! Never immerse the appliance in wa- ter. Î Clean the appliance and accessory parts made of plastic with a commercial plastic cleaner. Î If required, rinse the container and acces- sories with water properly and dry them before reuse. The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our respec- tive national distributors. We will repair possi- ble faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or defective work- manship. Guarantee claims should be ad- dressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre, and sup- ported by documentary evidence of purchase. (See address on the reverse) Our KÄRCHER branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults. (See address on the reverse) At the end of the operating instructions you will find a selected list of spare parts that are often required. You can procure the spare parts and the at- tachments from your dealer or your KÄRCH- ER branch office. (See address on the reverse) Î Remove the blockage with the help of a stick. Î Insert new filter bag. Î Take out the filter and shake it. If the dirt does not come off, then clean it under flowing water and let it dry thoroughly be- fore fitting it back. Replace it if the dirt is stubborn or if the filter itself is damaged. Î Switch off the appliance and empty the container. Subject to technical modifications! Finish operation Transporting the device Maintenance and Care Cleaning the appliance and accessories General notes Warranty Customer Service Ordering spare parts and special attach- ments Troubleshooting Suction power decreases Attachment, suction hose or suction pipe are blocked Filter bag is full Cartridge filter is dirty Appliance does not suck in water Container is full Specifications Mains voltage 1~ 50/60 Hz

Kärcher (UK) Limited Kärcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB

Kärcher Limited Unit 10, 17/F. APEC Plaza 49 Hoi Yuen Road Kwun Tong, Kowloon (02) 357-5863

TWN Karcher Limited 5F/6. No.7 Wu-Chuan 1st Rd Wu-Ku Industrial Zone Taipei County (02) 2299-9626

Kärcher (UK) Limited Kärcher House Beaumont Road Banbury Oxon, OX16 1TB

Kärcher Limited Unit 10, 17/F. APEC Plaza 49 Hoi Yuen Road Kwun Tong, Kowloon (02) 357-5863

TWN Karcher Limited 5F/6. No.7 Wu-Chuan 1st Rd Wu-Ku Industrial Zone Taipei County (02) 2299-9626