User manual NILFISK 3151

[. . . ] The operational safety of the machine in your possession is entrusted to those who work with it each day. These persons must therefore have detailed information about how to correctly use, operate, service and repair the vacuum. This manual has been compiled in order to inform machine users about the prescriptions and basic regulations able to ensure their safety and allow the vacuum to remain in a good working condition for the longest possible time. Personnel authorized to work with the machine must read this manual before the machine is started. [. . . ] In this case, disconnect the machine from the electricity main and invert two of the three live wires in the electric plug with each other. None of the models have a main switch with the exception of mod. The operator must check that all the guards are mounted and that the safety devices are installed and efficient. - Make sure that the mains connection values correspond to the voltage and frequency values given on the data plate indicated in sect. - If the vacuum cleaner is without main switch "2" (optional), comply with the above described procedure and move the main switch from position "0" (off) to position "1" (on). Turn off the magnetothermic protector switch (if installed) and remove the plug from the socket. 2, stop it by moving the main switch from position "1" (on) to position "0" (off). This cuts out the electrical power supply. Note When the vacuum is not used, leave main switch "2" in position "0" (off) and the mains isolator disconnected. The snap-fitting is shaped so that the pipe can turn, thus preventing it from becoming twisted (only for the models 3151 and 150/36). Keep long suction pipes as straight as possible. Do not allow them to become bent or twisted as this will cause easy wear and clogging. Note Periodically check the quantity of vacuumed product in the waste container since this could clog the primary filter if excessive. Clean the primary filter if the filtering capacity becomes notably reduced during work. - Switch off the vacuum then remove the plug from the electric socket. - Lower stop "2" which holds the knob down in the stretched filter position. 1) several times in order to detach the dust from the filter. - Wait a few minutes for the dust to deposit at the bottom of the container, then empty this as described in paragraph 6. Note The suction pipe or one of the accessories may be clogged, and not the filter. The operator must wear breathing apparatus, gauntlets and protective clothing, to empty the container when the machine has been used to vacuum harmful substances. The old filter must be disposed of in a special plastic bag. Check the amount of waste in the container according to the job in hand and to prevent it from becoming excessively full. [. . . ] - Remove the old cable and replace it with a new one of identical characteristics. - Remount the demounted parts proceeding with the demounting instructions in reverse. Proceed in the following way to replace electric power cable "1". 040/22 - 100/28 - 150/36 - Open the electric box "2" and slacken off core hitch "3". [. . . ]