Karcher BV 5-1 - Manual (Page 15)

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 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Pull a new fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option) with rubber flange over the
suction support (interior).
 Insert and lock the filter cover.
 Main filter basket (washable), clean it
under running water if necessary.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never insert the main filter
basket while wet.
Exhaust filter: Change once a year

Remove cover.
 Unlock the exhaust filter and remove.
 Insert and lock the new exhaust filter
into place.
 Replace cover.
 Release and remove the filter cover.
 Remove the main filter basket.
 Push the grids of the motor protection
filter down, turn and remove.
 Remove the motor protection filter.
 Insert the new motor protection filter.
 Insert the grid of the motor protection fil-
ter and lock it into place.
 Insert main filter basket.
 Insert and lock the filter cover.
ƽ DANGER
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Note: In case of a failure (e.g. filter break-
age) the appliance must be turned off im-
mediately. The failure must be remedied
before the appliance is put into operation
again.
– Motor thermal protector has responded.

Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Replace motor protection filter.
 Check all parts for plugging.
Switching back on after the motor turbine
has cooled off, after approx. 30 to 40 min-
utes.
 Replace the defective fleece filter bag
or paper filter bag (option).
 Check the fleece filter bag or paper filter
bag (option).
 Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
 Insert undamaged main filter basket.
 Reinsert motor protection filter correct-
ly.
 Replace the fleece filter bag or paper fil-
ter bag (option).
 Clean the main filter basket under run-
ning water.
 Insert/lock the filter cover correctly.
 Remove choking of suction nozzle, suc-
tion tube or suction hose.
 Replace defective suction hose.
Replace the fleece filter bag or
paper filter bag (option)
Clean main filter basket
Replace exhaust filter
Replace motor protection filter
Troubleshooting
The appliance shuts off during the
operation
Dust comes out while vacuuming
Suction capacity decreases
No or insufficient suction
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