Switching Off The Device; Pull Out The Mains Plug; Pull The Bow Handle Up; The Dirt Receptacle Is Unlocked And Low- Ered. Illustration C - Kärcher IVM 100/36-3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Cleaning the main filter
Clean the star pleated filter at regular inter-
vals.
1. Switch off the device.
2. If dry suction material has been extract-
ed, move the filter cleaning lever back
and forth at least 5 times.
If this cleaning does not bring any improve-
ment, remove the star pleated filter and
wash or replace it (see chapter Care and
maintenance).

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
Cleaning 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).
Note
The dirt receptacle can be lifted by crane at
the handle. The maximum load for trans-
port by crane is 50 kg.
CAUTION
Exceeding the permissible total weight
Risk of injury and damage
Observe the total weight of the dirt recepta-
cle when transporting it by crane.
Do not overload the receptacle.
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Observe the valid instructions for crane op-
eration.
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.
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.
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