Karcher IV 60-36-3 W - Manual (Page 14)

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 Bring the appliance to working position
- secure it, if required, with parking
brakes.
 Insert the suction hose into the suction
hose connection.
 Ensure that the vacuum material con-
tainer has been inserted properly.
 Insert desired accessories.
Caution
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.

Insert the appliance plug into the mains
socket.
 Switch on the appliance using the ON/
OFF switch.
 Increase the vacuum performance by
switching off additional motors. (motor 3
only for IV 60/36-3 W)
Caution
Avoid rolling up or bending the hose while
using the vacuum cleaner.
There is a manometer on the front side of
the appliance; this indicates the suction un-
der-pressure in the device. If the under or
negative pressure falls below -0.16 bar (-16
kPa), then you must switch off the appli-
ance and clean the filter.

Tilt the fastener for filter dedusting to-
wards the side.
 Move forcefully the handle for filter de-
dusting in an upward and downward di-
rection.
 Place the fastener for filter dedusting in
a vertical position.
If this cleaning does not bring about any im-
provement, then remove the filter and wash
it or replace it (see chapter "Replacing the
filter").
Caution
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
repair.

Dry the wet filter properly before use or
replace it with a dry one.
 Change the filter, if required, according
to instructions under the section "Main-
tenance and Care".
Note
Wet vacuuming is only permitted when us-
ing the vacuuming material container for
wet applications.
The floater switch in the container for wet
vacuuming interrupts the suction flow when
the maximum filling level is reached.
When the suction flow is interrupted by the
floater switch:

Turn off the appliance.
 Drain off the liquids by opening the
drain valve located at the base of the
container.
 Switch off the appliance using the On/
Off switch.
Dismantle the accessories and store
them in the accessories storage com-
partment. If necessary, rinse the ac-
cessories with water and let dry.
Note
Empty the vaccum cleaner after every use
and clean only when required.
– Empty the vacuuming material contain-
er (refer chapter "Emptying vacuuming
material container").
– Place the appliance in a dry room and
secure it from unauthorized use.
Operation
Cleaning the filter
Dry vacuum cleaning
Wet vacuum cleaning
Shutting down
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