Kärcher IVM 60/24-2, Original Operating Instructions

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Contents
Important Saftey Instrcutions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BE-
FORE USING THIS MACHINE
 Inform your dealer immediately if
there is any shipping damage.
 Completely remove the accessories
from the box.
 The suction unit is not suitable for
sucking up hazardous dusts as as-
bestos. Please consult your Kärcher
branch or your Kärcher dealer with
regard to such applications.
 Only operate the vacuum from a
grounded outlet. Refer to the Tech-
nical data for the necessary main
fuse.
 Connect to a properly grounded out-
let only. See Grounding Instructions.
When using an electrical machine, ba-
sic precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following: This
vacuum is intended for commercial
use.
1 DISCONNECT VACUUM CLEAN-
ER FROM POWER CIRCUIT before
removing the cover, performing
maintenance work, and when not in
use.
2 DO NOT LEAVE the machine unat-
tended when plugged in.
3 ALWAYS CHECK THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD for damage or signs
of any aging before each use.
4 DO NOT PULL OR CARRY VACU-
UM CLEANER BY CORD. Do not
close door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges.
5 KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEAT
AND OIL. Do not leave cord lying
around after job is complete. It can
become a tripping hazard.
6 DO NOT RUN VACUUM OVER
CORD.
7 TURN SWITCH TO OFF before un-
plugging power supply cord.
8 DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING-
CORD. To unplug, grasp plug, not
cord.
9 DO NOT GRASP PLUG WITH WET
HANDS.
10A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG
should only be replaced by an au-
thorized service center representa-
tive. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR POWER CORD.
11TO AVOID SHOCK, do not expose
to rain. Store indoors.
12USE ONLY AS RECOMMENDED
BY THIS MANUAL. Use only with
recommended attachments.
13KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE
JEWELRY, FINGERS and all parts
of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
14DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS. Keep openings free of
lint, hair, dust, and anything that re-
stricts air flow.
15DO NOT PICK UP ANYTHING
THAT IS BURNING, smoldering, or
smoking such as matches, ciga-
rettes, or hot ashes.
Important Saftey Instrcutions .............. 5
General notes ..................................... 7
Intended use ....................................... 8
Environmental protection .................... 8
Accessories and spare parts............... 8
Scope of delivery ................................ 8
Warranty.............................................. 8
Safety instructions............................... 8
Description of the unit ......................... 9
Initial startup........................................ 9
Operation ............................................ 9
Finishing operation.............................. 10
Transport............................................. 11
Storage ............................................... 11
Care and service................................. 11
Troubleshooting guide......................... 12
Technical data ..................................... 12