Instruction Manual

0458-660-0121-A
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English 16 Troubleshooting
16.1 Correcting faults on the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
16 Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Remedy
The wet/dry vacuum
cleaner does not start
when switched on.
The plug of the connecting cord or extension
cord is not plugged in.
► Plug in mains plug of connecting cord or
extension cord.
The circuit breaker (fuse) or the overload cutout
has tripped. There is an electrical overload or a
fault in the circuit.
► Look for cause of tripping and remedy it.
Insert circuit breaker (fuse) or overload
cutout.
► Switch off other loads connected to the same
circuit.
The fuse rating of the socket is too low. ► Plug the connecting cord into a socket with
the correct fuse rating, @ 17.1.
The extension cord has an incorrect cross-
section.
► Use an extension cord with a sufficient cross-
section. @ 17.2
The extension cord is too long ► Use an extension cord with the correct
length. @ 17.2
The container is full. The float switch has
operated.
► Empty the container.
The float switch has operated. ► Check the float.
The wet/dry vacuum
cleaner switches off while
in operation.
The plug of the connecting cord or extension
cord has been pulled out of the socket.
► Insert the plug of the connecting cord or of
the extension cord.
The circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-leakage
circuit breaker has tripped. The circuit is
electrically overloaded or defective.
► Find and resolve the cause for the trip.
Engage circuit-breaker (fuse) or the earth-
leakage circuit breaker.
► Switch off other electrical consumers on the
same circuit.
The fuse rating of the socket is too low. ► Plug the connecting cord into a socket with
the correct fuse rating, @ 17.
The container is full. The float switch has
operated.
► Empty the container.
The cooling air filter is dirty. The wet/dry
vacuum cleaner is too warm.
► Clean or replace the cooling air filter.
► Allow the wet/dry vacuum cleaner to cool for
5 minutes.
Dust is escaping from the
wet/dry vacuum cleaner.
The filter is damaged. ► Replace the filter.