Switching Off The Device; Pull The Dirt Receptacle Out Of The Device By The Bow Handle; Under No Circumstances Should You Hold; Your Hands Between The Dirt Receptacle And - Kärcher IVM 40/24-2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

2. Pull the flap of the filter dedusting sys-
tem 3-4 times and hold it open for 1-
2 seconds each time.

Switching off the device

1. Switch off the device via the suction tur-
bine power switches.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
Each time after use
Emptying the dirt receptacle
The inlet opening or the suction hose are
closed.
1. Switch on the device via the suction tur-
bine power switches.
2. Dedust the main filter (see chapter De-
dusting the main filter).
3. Switch off the device via the suction tur-
bine power switches.
4. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
Illustration B
5. Pull the bow handle up.
The dirt receptacle is unlocked and low-
ered.
Illustration C
6. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device
by the bow handle.
7. Empty the dirt receptacle. To do this, re-
move the dust bag if necessary (see
Removing the dust bag).
WARNING
Improper handling when locking the dirt
receptacle
Risk of crushing

Under no circumstances should you hold

your hands between the dirt receptacle and

filter ring or allow them to come close to the

lifting mechanism while locking it.

Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the
bow handle with both hands.

8. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the

bow handle.
Cleaning the device
WARNING
Improper disposal of waste water
Environmental pollution
Observe the local waste water treatment
regulations.
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1. Vacuum the inside and outside of the de-
vice and clean with a moist cloth.
A vacuum cleaner with the same or bet-
ter classification must be used for vacu-
uming the device.
2. If necessary, rinse the accessories (not
included in the scope of delivery) with
water and dry them.

Storing the device

1. Wind the mains cable onto the cable
holders.
2. Store the device in a dry room and se-
cure it against unauthorised use.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during
transportation.
1. Release the parking brakes and push
the device by the push handle.
2. Grasp the device by the chassis and the
push handle for loading.
3. Secure the device against slipping and
tipping over when transporting in vehi-
cles.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during

storage.

1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Inadvertently starting up device, touch-
ing live components
Risk of injury, electric shock
Switch off the device before performing any
work on the device.
Remove the mains plug.
DANGER
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
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