Karcher WD 5-500 M - Manual (Page 18)

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Always work with an inserted car-
tridge filter - during wet as well as
dry vacuum cleaning!
 Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appli-
ance prior to start-up.
 Illustration
Recommendations for appliances
without efficient filter cleaning: To
vacuum fine dust, use the filter bag.
 Illustration
Connect accessories.
 Illustration
Plug in the main plug.
 Illustration
Turn on the machine.
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Work only with a dry cartridge filter!
 Caution: Always use a pre-separator
while vacuuming ashes and soot (order
no. 2.863-139).
Recommendations for appliances with-
out efficient filter cleaning: To vacuum
fine dust, use the filter bag.
(see description / illustration
)
 The filling level of the filter bag depends
on the dirt that is sucked in.
Clogged filter bags can burst - therefore
make sure to replace the filter bag in a
timely manner!
The filter bag needs to be replaced
more frequently while sucking in fine
dust, sand, etc.
For appliances with efficient filter clean-
ing: When vacuuming without a filter bag,
the filter cleaning indicator lights up red if
the cartridge filter needs to be cleaned.
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Use efficient filter cleaning.
(see description / illustration
)
 Attach the accessories to vacuum mois-
ture or wetness to the suction pipes or
directly to the handle.
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Caution:
Do not use a filter bag!
Immediately switch the appliance off if foam
forms or liquids escape!
Note: If the container is full a float closes
the suction opening and the appliance
works at a higher speed. Switch off the ap-
pliance immediately and empty the contain-
er.
 Adapt the adapter to the connection di-
ameter of the electric tool using a knife
if necessary.
 Illustration
A) Plug the enclosed adapter onto the
handle of the suction hose and connect
the electric tool with the connection.
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or
B) Use the flexible tool hose to gain
more flexibility in your work. Connect
this hose to the suction hose and to the
adapter and then to the connection of
the electric tool.
 Illustration
For appliances with built-in socket:
Connect the mains plug of the electric
power tool to the vacuum cleaner.
 Illustration
Switch the appliance on (move the rota-
ry switch to the left to position
MAX) and start working.
Note: The suction turbine starts with a
delay of 0.5 seconds after the electric
tool has been switched on. After the
electric tool has been switched off, the
suction turbine will continue to run for
approx. 5 seconds to suck in the re-
maining dirt from the suction hose.
Operation
Before Startup
Start up
Dry vacuum cleaning
Wet vacuum cleaning
Working with electrical power tools
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