Wet vacuuming

Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum combustible or explosive liquids, such as petrol, oil, alcohol or solvents. Do not vacuum hot, burning or explosive dust. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner in areas subject to explosion hazards. Dust, vapours and liquids can ignite or explode.

The vacuum cleaner must not be used as a water pump. The vacuum cleaner is designed for vacuuming air and vacuuming water mixtures.

Note: When wet vacuuming, ensure that the main filter (20) is removed from the vacuum cleaner.

Steps to Take Before Wet Vacuuming

Open the catches (9) and remove the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) (see figure C).

Take the pre-filter (22) out of the container (7) by its handle (28).

Remove the plastic bag (19) or dust bag if necessary.

Turn the filter holder (29) as far as possible in the direction of rotation and take the filter holder, together with the main filter (20), out of the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10).

Insert the pre-filter (22) back in the container (7), making sure that the arrow is pointing towards the hose connection piece (3).
Ensure that the wet filter (21) lies completely over the filter basket (30).

Put the top part of the vacuum cleaner (10) on and close the catches (9).

Place the rubber lip (23) in the floor nozzle (25).

Vacuuming up liquids

Switch the vacuum cleaner on (GAS 12-25: On/off switch (1) to "on"; GAS 12-25 PL: Mode selector switch (1) to the "vacuuming" symbol).

The dust extractor is equipped with a float. Extraction is stopped when the maximum filling level is reached.

Set the on/off switch (1) to "off" (GAS 12-25) or set the mode selector switch (1) to the "switch off" symbol (GAS 12-25 PL).

Empty the container (7).

To prevent mould growth after wet vacuuming: Cleaning the wet filter