operation manual

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the cable,
but only by removing the plug directly from the
socket.
• Ensure that the main cable is not exposed to either
heat or chemical substances, nor that it is pulled
across sharp edges or surfaces.
• Never repair damage to the appliance, to the
accessories or to the cable (special cable required);
have repairs done only by an authorised customer
service station, because modifications to the
appliance can pose a risk to your health. Ensure that
only original spare parts and accessories are used.
• Do not expose the appliance to the elements,
humidity or heating sources.
• Never aim the cleaning jet at people or animals, at
electrical sockets or electrical appliances.
• Chemicals such as the cleaning fluid concentrates
should not be handled by children.
• The functionality and complete effectiveness of the
appliance can only be warranted if you use original
THOMAS cleaning fluids.
• Persons with sensitive skins should avoid direct contact
with the cleaning fluid.
• If cleaning fluid comes into contact with mucous
membranes (eyes, mouth, etc.), immediately flush with
water.
For sake of the environment
Do not just throw away packaging material and worn
out appliances!
Appliance packaging:
• The packaging carton can be placed in the waste
paper collection bin
• The plastic bag made of polyethylene (PE) should be
placed in the appropriate disposal bin for recycling.
Appliance disposal at the end of service life:
• Appliance disposal in accordance with the local
regulations but before doing so disconnect and cut
off the mains plug.
The symbol on the respective product or its
packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of as household waste.
Instead, it should be handed into the
collection point for recycling electrical and electronic
equipment.
By ensuring the proper disposal of this product, you will
help to prevent potential adverse consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product.
For more explicit information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local town hall, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Assembly of castor wheels
A Undo the snap-on fasteners and lift the motor
block.
B Push the castor wheels and the pegs into the base
of the collecting bin until they snap into place.
Dry vacuuming
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After wet vacuuming, the appliance must be
absolutely dry; dry off the flexible hose or tubes
if necessary beforehand.
Never dry vacuum without filters or
with damaged filters.
K Remove the cleaning fluid tank.
C Use the taper filter (30) in addition to the paper
filter sack. By doing this you achieve the best
retention of the residue dust. Place the taper
filter (30) on the underside of the motor head (2).
Depending on the model in position 1 or 2 and
lock with the rotary clips. In the case of stubborn
dirt weak suction power the taper filter (30) can
be washed out with clear water without adding
washing detergents or cleaning agents. Make
sure that the filter is completely dry when using
the vacuum cleaner the next time.
D Press the filter sack on the suction connection
firmly and lay it against the wall of the collecting
bin.
G Clip the hose for the cleaning fluid to the
underside of the motor block.
H Place the motor block on top and secure it by
means of snap-on fasteners.
J Connecting the flexible hose. Remove the hose
by turning the hose connecting piece and
withdrawing the hose.
Assemble the accessories you require.
Connect the mains cable.
N Turn the appliance on with the On/Off switch.
The pump switch (7) must not light up.
Suction control (11, figure P) allows you to vary
the suction power.
– Sliding air trap closed = full suction power
– Sliding air trap open = reduced suction power
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