THVC 1815 - Vacuum Cleaner EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL THVC 1815 EINHELL

Danger! 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

Danger! 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

11 3-part suction tube 12 Combination nozzle 13 Castors 14 Dirt bag 15 Foamed plastic fi lter 16 Crevice nozzle 17 Adapter 18 Additional fi lter

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. Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 13Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 13 03.04.2017 08:48:0403.04.2017 08:48:04GB

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. Danger! 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!

Flexible suction hose

3-piece suction tube

Original operating instructions

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

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 equipment may be connected only to a shock-proof socket-outlet.

5.1 Appliance assembly

Fitting the appliance head (Fig. 4) The appliance head (3) is fastened to the con- tainer (7) by the locking hook (6). To remove the appliance head (3), open the locking hook (6) and remove the appliance head (3). When fi tting the appliance head (3), make sure that the locking hook (6) locks into place correctly. Fitting the castors (Fig. 5) Fit the castors (13) in accordance with Fig. 5. Fitting the handle (Fig. 8) Use a screwdriver to fi t the handle (1).

5.2 Fitting the fi lter

Notice! 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. 6) For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed plastic fi lter (15) over the fi lter basket. Fitting the additional fi lter (Fig. 7) 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) Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 14Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 14 03.04.2017 08:48:0403.04.2017 08:48:04GB

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.

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. When wet vacuuming, the fl oating safety switch (Fig. 3/5) closes when the maximum tank level is reached. In doing so, the suction noise of the equipment will change and become louder. You must then switch off the equipment and em- pty the tank. Danger! 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.

Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow con- nector (9) on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner.

7. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! 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.

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

Danger! 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. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 16Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 16 03.04.2017 08:48:0403.04.2017 08:48:04GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/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_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 17Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 17 03.04.2017 08:48:0403.04.2017 08:48:04GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Combination nozzle, crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, electric tool adapter, etc. Consumables* Pleated fi lter, foam fi lter, dirt bag, additional fi lter, etc. Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Ple- ase ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

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. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product

neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which

you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica- tions. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex- posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex- ample by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Gu-

arantee 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 fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.

Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement. 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 out in the service information in these operating instructions. Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 19Anl_TC_VC_1815_SPK9.indb 19 03.04.2017 08:48:0403.04.2017 08:48:04F

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