NT 401 Ap L - Vacuum Cleaner Kärcher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NT 401 Ap L Kärcher

Ap Te L Teile-Nr. Kabellänge EU 6.650-867.0 7,5 m GB 6.650-986.0 7,5 m CH 6.650-984.0 7,5 m AU 6.650-985.0 7,5 m 15DE– 1 Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers. – Before first start-up it is definitely nec- essary to read the safety indications Nr. 5.956-249.0! – The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dan- gers for the operator and other persons. – In case of transport damage inform ven- dor immediately. Notes about the ingredients (REACH) You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH DANGER Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death. 몇 WARNING Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death. 몇 CAUTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage. – The machine is meant for dry and wet cleaning of floors and walls. – The appliance is suited for the extrac- tion of dry, non-combustible, harmful dusts on machines and appliances; dust class L according to EN 60 335–2–

69. Restriction: No carcinogenic sub-

stances may be vacuumed up. – This appliance is suited for the commer- cial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospi- tals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies. Contents Environmental protection ... EN 1 Danger or hazard levels ... EN 1 Proper use ... EN 1 Device elements ... EN 2 Symbols on the machine... EN 2 Safety instructions... EN 2 Start up ... EN 3 Operation ... EN 4 Transport... EN 5 Storage ... EN 5 Care and maintenance ... EN 5 Troubleshooting ... EN 6 Warranty ... EN 7 Accessories and Spare Parts . EN 7 EU Declaration of Conformity . EN 8 Technical specifications ... EN 9 Environmental protection The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled; these should be sent for recy- cling. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances using appro- priate collection systems. Danger or hazard levels Proper use 16 EN– 2 1 Electrodes 2 Suction support 3 Suction hose 4 Hose hook 5 Push handle lock (NT 50/1 only) 6 Crevice nozzle 7 Air outlet, working air 8 Suction head 9 Suction head lock 10 Recessed grip 11 Dirt receptacle 12 Steering roller 13 Handle (NT 50/1 only) 14 Air inlet, motor cooling air 15 Floor nozzle 16 Suction tube 17 Stop for tool box 18 Rubber sleeve, screwable 19 Fixing eyelet 20 Filter cover 21 Carrying handle 22 Suction force regulator (continuous) 23 Tool adapter (Ap Te L only) 24 Push handle (NT 50/1 only) 25 Button for filter shake off system 26 Rotating knob 27 Socket (Ap Te L only) 28 Floor nozzle holder 29 Drain hose (NT 50/1 only) 30 Holder for suction pipe 31 Cable hook (NT 50/1 only) 32 Bender 33 Power cord 34 Bender holder (NT 30/1, NT 40/1 only) 35 Filter frame 36 Flat fold filter (PES) 37 Filter dedusting 38 Nameplate DANGER – When the outgoing air is carried back into the room, a sufficient ventilation rate L in the room must be ensured. To comply with the required limit values the carried back volume flow must be 50% of the fresh air volume flow (room vol- ume V

) at maxi- mum. Without a specific ventilation sys- tem the following applies: L

– Only persons trained in the use of the machine and the handling of substanc- es for which the machine is to be used including training in the safe disposal of the sucked-in material may use the ma- chine. – This appliance contains harmful dust. Evacuation and maintenance work, in- cluding the disposal of the dust collec- tion containers, may only be performed by specialists who wear the appropriate protective equipment. – Do not use the appliance without the complete filtering system. Device elements Symbols on the machine

WARNING: This appliance contains harm-

ful dust. The emptying and maintenance, including the removal of the dust bag, may only be executed by trained personnel wearing suitable protection equipment. Do not switch on until the complete filter sys- tem has been installed. Flat fold filter (cellulose) Order No. 6.904-367.0 Flat fold filter (PES) Order No. 6.907-662.0 Flat fold filter (PTFE) Order No. 6.907-455.0 Safety instructions 17EN– 3 – Please follow the safety regulations ap- plicable to the materials that are to be treated. – Press the parking brake to the steering roller for a secure footing. The device may move uncontrollably if the parking brake is open. 몇 WARNING The flat pleated filter must always be in place while vacuuming. 몇 WARNING Do not vacuum without the filter elements; otherwise, the suction motor can get dam- aged and this can be hazardous to health on account of increased release of fine dust particles. Only for appliances with built-in socket: Static charge is deflected by providing earthing to the connection nozzles. This prevents the formation of sparks and cur- rent shocks due to attachments (option) with electrical conductivity. – NT 30/1: The device is equipped with a fleece filter bag with a lock cap, order no. 2.889-154.0 (5 units). – NT 40/1, NT 50/1: The device is equipped with a fleece filter bag with a lock cap, order no. 2.889-155.0 (5 units). Note: You can use this appliance to vacu- um all types of dust up to dust class L. Note: The appliance is suited as industrial vacuum cleaner to take up dry, non-com- bustible dusts with AGW values greater than or equal to 1 mg/m

– When vacuuming fine dust, a fleece fil- ter or dust bag (option) can also be used. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Insert the fleece filter bag. Insert and lock the suction head. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Insert the disposal bag (option). Pull disposal bag (option) over the con- tainer. Make sure that the marking line is situ- ated within the container and both ven- tilation holes are positioned at the back of the container. Insert and lock the suction head. Applicable only for flat fold filter (Cellulose): ATTENTION Please note the following when switch- ing from wet to dry vacuum cleaning: If you vacuum dry dust while the filter ele- ment is still wet the filter will become ob- structed and may be damaged beyond re- pair. Replace wet filter with a dry one prior to use. Change the filter according to instruc- tions under the section "Maintenance and Care". Note: For permanent wet vacuum cleaning it is advisable to use a PES flat pleated filter (see filter systems). DANGER No dusts hazardous to health should be sucked in during wet vacuuming. Illustration Remove the brush strips. Install the rubber lips. Note: The structured side of the rubber lips must point outwards. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull out the fleece filter bag on the flange towards the top. Tightly close the fleece filter bag with lock cap. Start up Anti-static system Dry vacuum cleaning Install fleece filter bag Installing the dust disposal bag Changeover from wet to dry vacuum cleaning Wet vacuum cleaning Inserting the rubber lips Remove the fleece filter bag 18 EN– 4 Dispose of the fleece filter bag accord- ing to the local provisions. Insert and lock the suction head. – To suck wet dirt, first remove the fleece filter bag. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Put the disposal bag (option) over. Tightly close the disposal bag (option) with cable tie underneath the opening. Remove disposal bag (option). Dispose of the dust bag (special acces- sory) in accordance with statutory provi- sions. Insert and lock the suction head. – To vacuum wet dirt, always remove the disposal bag (option). NT 50/1 only: Illustration Drain off dirty water through the drain- age hose. – If wet dirt is vacuumed with the uphol- stery or crevice nozzle, or if mostly wa- ter is suctioned from a container it is recommended not to activate the "man- ual filter dedusting" function. – If the maximum liquid level is reached the appliance will turn off automatically. – In case of non-conductive liquids (such as emulsion drilling fluids, oils, and greases) the appliance is not turned off when the container is full. The filling level must be continu- ously monitored and the container must be emptied in time. – After the wet vacuuming: Clean the flat folded filter with the filter cleaning. Clean the electrodes with a brush. Clean the container with a damp rag and dry it. Illustration The suction hose is equipped with a clip system. All accessories with a nominal width of 35 mm can be connected. Plug in the mains plug. Switch on the appliance at the rotating knob. Only for appliances with built-in socket: DANGER Risk of injury and damage! The socket out- let is only for the connection of power tools to the vacuum cleaner. Any other use of the socket outlet is not permitted. Connect the mains plug of the electric power tool to the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is in standby mode. Switch on the appliance at the rotating knob. Note: The vacuum cleaner is turned on and off automatically with the electric power tool. Note: The vacuum cleaner starts automat- ically within 0.5 seconds and continues to run for 15 seconds after the power tool has being switched off. Note: Please refer to "Technical specifica- tions" for the power connection specifica- tions of the power tools. Illustration

Remove the elbow from the suction hose. Attach the tool adapter to the suction hose. Illustration Connect the tool adapter to the electric power tool. Note: A filter dedusting every 5 to 10 min- utes will increase the life of the flat folded filter. Note: The semi-automatic filter dedusting function can only be switched on when the appliance is switched on. Removing the dust disposal bag Drain off dirt water General Clip connection Operation Turning on the Appliance Working with electrical power tools Semi-automatic filter dedusting 19EN– 5 Press the semi-automatic filter dedust- ing key five times. The flat folded filter is automatically cleaned through an air jet (pulsating sound). Illustration Power dedusting (especially with se- vere soiling of the flat pleated filter): Cover the suction tube or the bender with your hand and press the semi-au- tomatic filter dedusting key five times with the appliance switched on. Press the semi-automatic filter dedust- ing key five times. Switch off the appliance at the rotating knob. Pull out the mains plug. Empty the container. Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth. NT 50/1 only: Loosen the push handle lock and adjust the push handle. Illustration Store the suction hose and the mains cable as shown in the illustration. Place the appliance in a dry room and secure it from unauthorized use. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it. Remove the suction pipe with the floor nozzle from the holder. Hold the appli- ance by the handle and at the suction pipe to transport it, not by the push han- dle. When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guide- lines from slipping and tipping over. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage. This appliance must only be stored in inte- rior rooms. DANGER First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine. Dust extracting machines are safeguards for the prevention or elimination of hazards defined in the regulations of BGV A1. – In order to carry out maintenance work, the user must disassemble, clean and service the unit, in so far as this is pos- sible without endangering maintenance personnel and other persons. Suitable precautions include decontamination before the unit is disassembled. Pre- cautions must be taken for local filtered forced air ventilation at the place where the unit is disassembled, the cleaning of the maintenance surface and suitable protection of the personnel. – The outside of the unit should be cleaned thoroughly and any harmful substances removed. Alternatively, a sealed coating may be applied before the unit is removed from the danger ar- ea. All unit parts are to be considered contaminated when they are removed from the danger area. To avoid distribu- tion of the dust, you must take the ap- propriate measures. – In the framework of maintenance and repair work all contaminated objects that cannot be cleaned satisfactorily must be disposed of. Such objects must be disposed of in impermeable bags in accordance with the valid provisions for the disposal of such waste. Turn off the appliance After each operation Fold the push handle in/out Storing the Appliance Transport Storage Care and maintenance 20 EN– 6 몇 WARNING Safety equipment for preventing hazards must be serviced and maintained regularly. This means that the manufacturer's staff or persons trained by the manufacturer must check the equipment for proper functioning at least once a year, i.e. check for leaks, fil- ter damage, etc. ATTENTION Risk of damage! Do not use detergents containing silicone to clean. – No outside help is required for carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning. – The appliance surface and the inside of the container should be cleaned regu- larly using a damp cloth. DANGER Risk due to dust hazardous to health. Al- ways use disposal clothing and P2 or higher breath-safe masks while carrying out main- tenance tasks (such as changing filters). Illustration Open filter door. Remove filter frame. Take out the flat folded filter. Dispose of the used flat-folded filter ac- cording to the statutory provisions. Remove the dirt that has accumulated on the pure air side. Clean the filter frame and the support- ing surface of the filter frame with a damp cloth. Insert new flat-folded filter. During placement, make sure that the flat fold filter rests against all sides. Insert filter frame. Close the filter door, it must lock into place. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull out the fleece filter bag on the flange towards the top. Tightly close the fleece filter bag with lock cap. Dispose of the fleece filter bag accord- ing to the local provisions. Insert the new fleece filter bag. Insert and lock the suction head. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Put the disposal bag (option) over. Tightly close the disposal bag (option) with cable tie underneath the opening. Remove disposal bag (option). Dispose of the dust bag (special acces- sory) in accordance with statutory provi- sions. Insert the new disposal bag (option). Pull disposal bag (option) over the con- tainer. Make sure that the marking line is situ- ated within the container and both ven- tilation holes are positioned at the back of the container. Insert and lock the suction head.

Release and remove the suction head. Clean the electrodes with a brush. Insert and lock the suction head. DANGER First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine. Note: In case of a failure (e.g. filter break- age) the appliance must be turned off im- mediately. The failure must be remedied before the appliance is put into operation again. Check the receptacle and the fuse of the power supply. Check the power cable, the power plug, the electrodes and possibly the recep- tacle of the device. Turn on the appliance. Empty the container. Exchanging the flat pleated filter Exchange the fleece filter bag Replace the disposal bag Cleaning the electrodes Troubleshooting Suction turbine does not run Suction turbine turns off 21EN– 7 Turn off the appliance and wait for 5 sec- onds, turn it on again after 5 seconds. Clean the electrodes as well as the space between the electrodes with a brush. Remove blockages in the suction noz- zle, suction tube, suction hose, or flat pleated filter. Replacing the full fleece filter bag. Replace the filled disposal bag (option). Press the semi-automatic filter dedust- ing key five times with the appliance switched on. Ensure the filter cover properly locks into place. Replace the flat pleated filter. NT 50/1 only: Check drain pipe for leaks. Illustration Check/correct the correct positioning of the flat pleated filter. Replace the flat pleated filter. Clean the electrodes as well as the space between the electrodes with a brush. Continuously check the filling level in case of non-conductive liquid. Suction hose is not connected. Inform Customer Service. Inform Customer Service. If malfunction can not be fixed, the de- vice must be checked by customer ser- vice. The warranty terms published by the rele- vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man- ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com. Suction turbine does not start again after the container has been emptied Suction capacity decreases Dust comes out while vacuuming Automatic shut-off (wet vacuum cleaning) does not react Semi-automatic filter dedusting does not work Semi-automatic filter dedusting does not shut off Semi-automatic filter dedusting cannot be switched on Customer Service Warranty Accessories and Spare Parts 22 EN– 8 We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. 5.966-337 The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man- agement. Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Phone: +49 7195 14-0 Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2018/01/01 EU Declaration of Conformity Product: Wet and dry vacuum cleaner Type: 1.148-xxx Relevant EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU Applied harmonized standards EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014–2: 2015 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–69 EN 61000–3–2: 2014 EN 61000–3–3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 EN 50581 Applied national standards

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