THVC 18201 S - Vacuum Cleaner EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL THVC 18201 S EINHELL

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

7. Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

8. Replacing the power cable

9. Disposal and recycling

Important! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Caution! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Important: read the operating instructions be- fore assembling and using the appliance for the first time.

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 cir- cumstances: 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 the cable.

Never leave the appliance unattended when operational.

Keep away from children.

Take care to ensure that the power cable does not get damaged by being run over, crushed, pulled or suchlike.

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.

Never vacuum the following: burning mat- ches, smoldering ash and cigarette butts, combustible, caustic, inflammable or explosi- ve substances, vapor or liquids.

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 su- pervised 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 with the equipment.

2. Layout and items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as spe- cifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the nearest branch of the DIY store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Important! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

3-piece suction tube

Foamed plastic filter

Fastening screw for handle (2x)

Original operating instructions The equipment comes with a chain (z) on the tank bottom. The chain helps to prevent static charging during use.

The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is designed for wet and dry vacuuming using the approp- riate fi lter. The appliance is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible, explosive or harmful substances. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed 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 inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or indust- rial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Before starting the equipment

Mounting the hook for the cable store (Fig. 7) Press the hook for the cable store (19) into the mount. After use, the power cable can be wound up onto the hook (19) and the head (3).

5.2 Fitting the fi lter

Important! Never use the wet and dry vacuum cleaner wit- hout a fi lter! Always ensure that the fi lters are perfectly secure! Fitting the foam fi lter (Fig. 8a) For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed plastic fi lter (15) over the fi lter basket. Fitting the additional fi lter (Fig. 8b) For dry vacuum cleaning always use the supplied additional fi lter (18). Mount the additional fi lter, so that no air is sucked through the fi lter cage (4) without being fi ltered. Assembling the dirt bag (Fig. 9) For vacuuming fi ne, dry dirt it is recommended that you fi t the dirt bag (14). Slip the dirt bag (14) over the vacuuming hole. The dirt bag (14) is sui- table 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 correspon- ding connector on the wet and dry vacuum clea- ner, depending on the application required. Vacuuming Connect the suction hose (10) to the suction hose connector (8) Blowing Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow con- nector (9) 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 (17) must be inserted between the suction tube (10) and the combination nozzle (12) or crevice nozzle (16).

The combination nozzle (12) with attachments is for vacuuming solids and liquids over medium to large areas. The crevice nozzle (16) is specially designed for cleaning cervices and edges.

Important! Switch off the equipment if liquid or foam is emitted with the exhaust air when wet vacuum cleaning.

Use the dirt bag (14) and the additional fi lter (18) for dry vacuuming (see point 5.2). Always ensure that the fi lters are perfectly secure.

For wet-vacuuming, use the foam fi lter (15) (see point 5.2). Check that the fi lter is securely fi tted at all times. Important. When wet vacuuming, the fl oating safety switch (5) turns off the wet and dry vacuum cleaner auto- matically when the maximum level is reached. Important! The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible liquids. For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foam fi lter.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Important! Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

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 plas- tic 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, de- pending on the amount of dirt.

7.4 Cleaning the foam fi lter (15)

Clean the foam fi lter (15) with a little soft soap un- der running water and allow it to air-dry.

At regular intervals and before each use, check that the fi lters in the wet and dry vacuum cleaner are securely fi tted. 7.6. Ordering spare parts Please provide the following information on all orders for spare parts:

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 www.isc-gmbh.info

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 danger.

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent 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 dispo- sed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage tempe- rature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 19Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 19 29.08.13 10:2329.08.13 10:23GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power 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 power 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 return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. 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 the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 20Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 20 29.08.13 10:2329.08.13 10:23GB

Warranty provisions iSC GmbH or the DIY store where you made you purchase guarantees the repair of defects or replace- ment of the equipment in accordance with the overview below. Statutory guarantee claims are unaff ec- ted. Category Example Warranty Defect with regard to material or construction 24 months Wear parts* Combination nozzle, crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, electric tool adapter, etc. 6 months Consumables* Pleated fi lter, foam fi lter, dirt bag, additional fi lter, etc. Warranty only in case of an im- mediate defect (24 hours after purchase / date on the bill) Missing parts 5 work days

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! For consumables, wear parts and missing parts iSC GmbH guarantees the correction of defects or a new delivery only if the defect is reported within 24 hours (consumables), 5 work days (missing parts) or 6 months (wear parts) after purchase and the purchase date is verifi ed with the bill. In case of defects concerning the material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equip- ment together with the fully completed warranty card supplied with the equipment. It is important that you enter an exact description of the defect. To do so, answer the following questions:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate 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 off er 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 aff ect 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 restric-

ted to the rectifi cation 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), eff ects of force or external infl uences (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 rende- red 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. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de- fect 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 fi tted will not result in an extension of the gua- rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.

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 ano- ther 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 pos- sible. 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 new device. Of course, we are also happy off er 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. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts/consumables and missing parts as set forth in the warranty conditions in these operating instructions. Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 22Anl_TH_VC_1820_1_S_SPK1.indb 22 29.08.13 10:2329.08.13 10:23F

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