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NT 251
Important information
Before starting up the unit please observe the
details contained in Safety Information No.
5.956-249, and note the following:
• If any transport damage is discovered while
unpacking the unit, inform your dealer
immediately.
• Accessories have been packed in the container
to avoid any damage to them during transport;
remove all accessories before starting up the
unit.
• The mains supply voltage must correspond to
the voltage shown on the rating plate.
Guarantee
The terms of the guarantee that is applicable in
each country are published by our respective
national distributors. Any fault that occurs with
your appliance during the guarantee period will
be repaired free of charge, provided that it has
been caused by a material or manufacturing
defect.
Guarantee claims should be addressed to your
dealer. Please always include the accessories
and documentary evidence of purchase when
submitting your appliance for repair.
Only use original Kärcher spare parts. Only with
these spare parts is your appliance guaranteed
to function constantly and reliably.
Accessories
Standard accessories – see illustration
1
Cartridge filter or fabric filter
2
Filter bag
3
Suction hose
4
Suction tubes
5
All-purpose nozzle
6
Crevice nozzle
7
Wet – dry nozzle
8
Elbow
Optional accessories (not supplied with
appliance)
Paper filter bags (qty 5)
6.959-130
Coarse-dirt kit
2.637-945
(Suction hose Ø 60mm, 2 suction tubes 0.5 m,
coarse-dirt nozzle, crevice nozzle)
Vehicle and hobby kit
2.638-204
(Suction hose Ø 37mm, crevice nozzle,
upholstery nozzle, vehicle nozzle, Adapter
for standard tool connections)
Turbo nozzle
4.130-114
(for intensive and fast cleaning of carpeting,
especially suited for the removal of the hair
of cats and dogs)
Assembly
• Undo the container clips, and lift off the vacuum
assembly (Illustration A).
• Remove the accessories from the container.
• Turn the container over, and press the swivel
casters into the holes provided until they lock
into place (Illustration B).
• Fit the filter bag for dry-vacuuming onto the
elbow segment. Be careful not to damage the
paper section (only grasp the filter bag by the
cardboard parts – Illustration C).
• Place the vacuum assembly onto the container,
and secure with the clips.
Starting up the unit
• Insert the suction hose adapter into the
connection on the unit.
• Attach the suction tubes to the hose. Push the
floor nozzle or crevice nozzle onto the suction
tube. Any combination of accessories is
possible.
• Insert the mains plug into the socket, and
switch the cleaner on.
Utilization
Dry-vacuuming
• Vacuuming of normal and coarse dirt is done
with the cartridge filter or fabric filter installed.
• The filter bag must be fitted for vacuuming fine
dust particles (see “Assembly”).
Note: Damage could be caused to the paper
filter bag if any coarse or sharp objects are
picked up by the cleaner.