Karcher 2501 Operating Instructions Manual - page 9
5.956-518
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How to operate the vacuum cleaner
secure in place (turn catches anti-clockwise as
far as they will go).
Replacing the paper filter bag
(Order no. 6.904-143)
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Switch OFF the cleaner.
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Undo both catches (turn clockwise), and lift
motor housing off dirt box.
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Remove the paper filter bag from the dirt box
and seal it.
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Fit a new paper filter bag.
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Place the motor housing on the dirt box, and
secure in place (turn catches anti-clockwise as
far as they will go).
Cleaning the flat folding filter
Every now and then (depending upon amount of
dirt):
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Switch OFF the cleaner.
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Press button and open filter compartment.
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Lift out the flat folding filter and knock of any
dust,
or
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if the dirt can not be easily removed, clean the
filter under running water, and leave to dry,
or
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if the dirt is particularly stubborn, replace the
filter.
Checking/replacing the flat folding filter
(Order no. 6.414-498)
Check the flat folding filter regularly for damage. If
any has occurred, you should replace the filter
immediately, otherwise the motor could also be
damaged.
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Switch OFF the cleaner.
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Press button, and open filter compartment.
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Replace flat folding filter, and close cover to
filter compartment.
Checking and cleaning the accessories
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Check the nozzle, suction hose or extension
tubes for blockages, and rinse out with water if
required.
At the start of your work
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Check that the paper filter bag and the dirt box
are not full.
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Insert the mains plug into a 230 V socket.
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Press the ON/OFF switch.
When work has finished
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Press the ON/OFF switch.
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Unplug cleaner from the mains electricity.
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Replace the paper filter bag or empty the dirt
box, if required.
Examples of how to use the cleaner
Dry-vacuuming
Fine, dry dirt is best vacuumed with the paper
filter bag fitted.
Note: Damage could be caused to the paper filter bag
if any coarse or sharp objects are picked up by the
cleaner.
Coarse, dry dirt can be vacuumed without a paper
filter bag.
Wet-vacuuming
Always operate the cleaner with the paper filter
bag removed.
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Empty dirt box so that no sludge is formed
during cleaning.
When the dirt box is full, the cleaner switches off
automatically.
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Press the ON/OFF switch, and empty dirt box.
These jobs must be carried out
regularly
Emptying the dirt box
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With solids: no later than when the box is full.
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With liquids: no later than when the cleaner cuts
out.
Note: After the cleaner has cut out, please set the
ON/OFF switch to “0”, otherwise the motor will start
up again when the cleaner is opened.
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Undo both catches (turn clockwise), and lift
motor housing off dirt box.
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Empty dirt box, rinse out if required, and dry the
inside.
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Place the motor housing on the dirt box, and