Karcher BV 5-1 - Manual (Page 14)

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The appliance can be operated in 2 ways:
1 Operation with fleece filter bag or paper
filter bag (option)
2 Operation without filter bag

Check whether main filter basket has
been inserted into the appliance.
 Put appliance on your back.
 Latch the closure and adjust the hip
belt.
 Adjust the appliance to your body by
pulling on the middle tensioners. Do not
pull too tight, the main load should be
on the hip belt.
 Adjust the position of the appliance on
your back by pulling on the end tension-
ers.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! If the suction decreases,
immediately turn off the motor.
 Plug in the mains plug.
 Switch on the appliance at the main
switch.
 Set the selection switch of the floor noz-
zle to hard surface or carpet.
 Regulate the suction force on the suc-
tion force regulator (continuous).
 Perform the cleaning operation.
 Switch off the appliance at the main
switch.
 Pull out the mains plug.
 Empty main filter basket if necessary.
 Use a moist cloth to clean the appli-
ance, the accessories and the cable af-
ter use.
ṇ CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.

When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
ṇ CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in inte-
rior rooms.
ƽ DANGER
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Start up
Adjusting the hip belt and the
shoulder carrier
Operation
Turning on the Appliance
Cleaning operations
Turn off the appliance
After each operation
Transport
Storage
Maintenance and care
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