Einhell TH-VC 1820 S Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

Einhell TH-VC 1820 S Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Important

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, give them these operating instructions as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety information.

Safety information

• read the operating instructions before assembling and using the appliance for the first time.
• Check that the mains voltage is the same as the mains voltage specified on the rating plate.

Pull out the power plug in the following circumstances:

• whenever the appliance is not in use, before opening the appliance and before all cleaning and maintenance work.
• Never clean the appliance with solvents.
• Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling the cable.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when operational.
• Keep away from children.
• Take care to ensure that the power cable does not get damaged by being run over, crushed, pulled or suchlike.
• Do not use the machine if the power cable is in a less than perfect condition.
• If the power cable has to be replaced, the replacement must comply with the design specifications of the manufacturer. Power cable: H 05 VV – F 2 x 0.75 mm2
• Never vacuum the following: burning matches, smoldering ash and cigarette butts, combustible, caustic, inflammable or explosive substances, vapor or liquids.
• This appliance is not suitable for vacuuming dust which can be harmful to health.
• Store the appliance in a dry indoor location.
• Never use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Only allow the appliance to be serviced by an authorized after sales service outlet.
• Only use the appliance to carry out work for which has been designed.
• Take extra care when cleaning steps.
• Use only genuine accessories and spare parts.

This equipment is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the equipment safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.

Layout and items supplied

1. Handle
2. On/Off switch
3. Appliance h ead
4. Filter basket
5. Safety float valve
6. Locking h ook
7. Container
8. Suction hose connector
9. Blow connector
10. Flexible hose
11. 3-part suction tube
12. Combination nozzle
13. Wheels
14. Dirt bag
15. Foamed plastic filter
16. Crevice nozzle
17. Adapter
18. Additional filter
19. Hook for cable store
20. Intended use

The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is designed for wet and dry vacuuming using the appropriate filter. The appliance is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible, explosive or harmful substances.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Before starting the equipment

Important

• Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data.
• The appliance may only be connected to a shock-proof socket!

Appliance assembly

Fitting the appliance head (Fig. 4)

• The appliance head (3) is fastened to the container (7) by the locking hook (6). To remove the appliance head (3), open the locking hook (6) and remove the appliance head (3). When fitting the appliance head (3), make sure that the locking hook (6) locks into place correctly.

Assembling the wheels (Fig. 5)

• Fit the wheels (13) in accordance with fig. 5.

Fitting the handle (Fig. 8)

• Use a screwdriver to fit the handle (8).

Mounting the hook for the cable store (Fig. 12)

• Press the hook for the cable store (19) into the mount. After use, the power cable can be wound up onto the hook (19) and the head (3).

Fitting the filter

Important

• Never use the wet and dry vacuum cleaner without a filter!
• Always ensure that the filters are perfectly secure!

Fitting the foam filter (Fig. 6)

• For wet-vacuuming, slip the supplied foamed plastic filter (15) over the filter basket (Figs. 2/4).

Fitting the additional filter (Fig. 7)

• For dry vacuum cleaning always use the supplied additional filt er (18). Mount the additional filter, so that no air is sucked through the filter cage (4) without being filtered.

Assembling the dirt bag (Fig. 9)

• For vacuuming fine, dry dirt it is recommended that you fit the dirt bag (14). Slip the dirt bag (14) over the vacuuming hole. The dirt bag (14) is suitable for dry-vacuuming only. The dirt bag makes it easier to dispose of the sucked-in dust.

Fitting the suction hose (Fig. 3, 10, 11)

• Connect the suction hose (10) to the corresponding connector on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner, depending on the application required.

Vacuuming

• Connect the suction hose (10) to the suction hose connector (8)

Blowing

• Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9)
• One or more of the elements which make up the 3-part suction tube (11) can be attached to the suction hose (10) to extend it. The adapter (17) must be inserted between the suction tube (10) and the combination nozzle (12) or crevice nozzle (16).

Suction nozzles

Combination nozzle (12)

• The combination nozzle (12) with attachments is for vacuuming solids and liquids over medium to large areas. The crevice nozzle (16) is specially designed for cleaning cervices and edges.

Operation

Important

• Switch off the equipment if liquid or foam is emitted with the exhaust air when wet vacuum cleaning.

On/Off switch (Fig. 1)

• Switch position 0: Off
• Switch position I: On

Dry vacuuming

• Use the dirt bag (14) and the additional filter (18) for dry vacuuming (see point 5.2).
• Always ensure that the filters are perfectly secure.

Wet-vacuuming

• For wet-vacuuming, use the foam filter (15) (see point 5.2).
• Check that the filter is securely fitted at all times.

Important

• When wet vacuuming, the floating safety switch (5) turns off the wet and dry vacuum cleaner automatically when the maximum level is reached.
• The wet and dry vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of combustible liquids.
• For wet vacuuming, use only the supplied foam filter.

Blowing

• Connect the suction hose (10) to the blow connector (9) on the wet and dry vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Important

• Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• We recommend that you clean the equipment immediately after you use it.

Cleaning the appliance head (3)

• Clean the appliance regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic parts in the appliance.

Cleaning the container (7)

• The container can be cleaned with a damp cloth and some soft soap or under running water, depending on the amount of dirt.

Cleaning the foam filter (15)

• Clean the foam filter (15) with a little soft soap under running water and allow it to air-dry.

Servicing

• At regular intervals and before each use, check that the filters in the wet and dry vacuum cleaner are securely fitted.

Ordering spare parts
Please provide the following information on all orders for spare parts:

• Model/type of the equipment
• Article number of the equipment
• ID number of the equipment
• Part number of the required spare part
• For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

Replacing the power cable

• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

Disposal and recycling

• The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

References

• iSC Onlineshop

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