TORNADOR vaQ

Nass- Trockensauger / Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Original-Bedienungsanleitung / Original-Instruction Manual

Beispielhafte Abbildung / Exemplary image

BENDEL Werkzeuge

Wilhelm-Schulze-Str-8-10 ° D-29549 Bad Bevensen

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Read and understand these instructions before operating the tool.

General safety instructions and individual safeness

Attention

• You need to read, understand and follow the complete instruction manual and the safety briefing BEFORE USE. Afterwards the instruction needs to be kept at a adequate place, accessible for any user.

• The unit may only be used, cleaned and maintained by persons who understand and follow this instruction. The operator must be in physically condition to utilize the tool.

• Improper use or unauthorized modification will cause serious health damage by yourself, somebody else or animals and other property.

• Individual safety instructions from the related countries needs to be observed additional.

• Make sure that the tool is out of range for children or other persons who are not familiar with the handling of the unit. Switching on the device by such persons is dangerous.

Workplace hazards:

• Slipping, stumbling or collapsing are the main reasons for serious or deadly accidents.

Take care for hoses which maybe are in the near operating area.

• Maintain a balanced body position and secure footing.

• Cyclic courses of movements, inappropriate posture and constant vibrations will cause fatigue to arms, hands and body.

• High sound levels can lead to permanent hearing loss. Use hearing protection as recommended.

• Avoid breathing in dust or handling debris from work process which can be harmful to your health.

• This tool may only be used and maintained by qualified people who are in the constitutional position to handle the dimension, weight and force of the device.

• This tool is not intended for use in explosive atmospheres and is not insulated for contact with electrical power sources.

• Please consider that the material your tool is made of always can have material tiredness.

Projectile hazards:

• Even small projectiles, for example swirled by the outlet air of your tool, can injure eyes and lead to blindness.

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• Always wear impact-resistant eye and face protection when involved with or near the operation, repair or maintenance of the tool or changing accessories on the tool.

• Also take care that people surrounding you will follow the instruction to wear impact-resistant eye goggles and face masks.

• Only use accessories which is convenient to the tool in dimension and technical requirement.

• In case of a male function switch off the device immediately and provide the tool to a authorized service station to check.

• If you recognize high unusual vibration switch of the unit and look for the reasons. Do not switch on again until before the problem is solved.

Individual safeness

• Only use the tool in well-rested conditions.

• Always take care what you are doing and use your commonsense.

• Do not use the tool when you are tired or under the influence of medicine, alcohol or drugs. Any carelessness will cause serious hurts.

• Always wear adequate protective clothing and eye protection. Further protection like dust masks, ear protection, work gloves or nonskid safety shoes may be required. Pls. refer to the pictograms in this manual. Even if these clothing’s are not especially required we highly recommend to use them as the risk of injury will decrease formidable.

• Always disconnect the device from power supply when not in use, before changing accessories or maintenance to avoid starting the tool by mistake.

• Always check the unit, hoses, cables and fittings for damages or loose before use.

• Long hairs and loose clothing could tangled up in the suction hose and cause serious hurts.

• Keep away packaging, especially films, from children due to the risk of suffocation.

• Risk of fire: Do not vacuum burning, glowing or hot subjects.

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Power supply

• Only connect the unit to a power supply fitting 220-240V AC with 50/60Hz

Risk of electric shock

• Never touch the plug or electrical outlet with clammy hands. Creeping current could cause a mortal electrical shock.

• Do not disconnect the cable by pulling the cord. Always pull the plug.

• Check the power cord for damages before every use. Do not operate the unit with a defective cord.

• Let the power cord check by a electrician if you have detected a damage.

• Protect the unit from rain and moisture.

• We recommend to use the unit only on a power outlet equipped with a current circuit breaker with max. 30mA.

• Do not vacuum liquids or materials which will produce dangerous vapours or mixtures in combination with suction air. These are explosives or flammable liquids, gases and dust and coating powder like magnesium, zinc and aluminium in combination with alkaline or acid cleaning agents. Also all paint thinners, oil and petrol.

• Always unplug the unit before maintenance, cleaning or opening.

Environment protection

• Please do not place the packaging in the household garbage. Instead of this take care to dispose it at a related waste management company and do the same later on if you intend to dispose the unit after several years of use.

• Filter and bags could be disposed through the regular household garbage if you have not vacuumed any substances that are not allowed to be disposed in that way.

Tool and safety instructions

• The goal of Bendel Werkzeuge is to offer tools that help your work safely and efficiently.

• The most important safety device for this or any tool is YOURSELF.

• Your care and good judgment are the best protection against injury. All possible hazards cannot be considered here, but we have tried to highlight some of the most important ones.

• This tool may only used by qualified people.

• This tool and its accessories must not be modified.

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• Do not lay down the device before all the rotary parts stopped.

• Do not keep the tool running while carrying it.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

• Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

• Switch off the unit immediately in case of blocking or twist. Disconnect the power supply and do not switch on again until the problem is solved. Understand the reason why the tool has been blocked and make sure that this situation will not occur once more by counteract accordingly.

For additional safety information consult:

• Your employer, union and/or trade association.

• Council of the European communities and/or local codes

Maintenance:

• Damaged or worn out parts should be replaced only by licensed original parts. Get in contact with your dealer or a authorized service station for support. Using unlicensed parts male functions could occur followed by possible hurts of health.

• Check the tool regularly to recognize cracks, unusual clearance, mismatch and to check the moving parts for proper operation.

• Recognizing a abnormality the unit needs to be provided to a authorized service station before using it again. Please consider that many accidents are cause by insufficient maintenance.

Tool applications:

• Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner: To vacuum non flammable or non explosive objects and liquids by using original accessories (filter) only.

Explanation of the pictograms :

Always use hearing protection, eye-protection and read / understand the instruction manual.

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Technical Data

220-240V 50/60Hz Power supply

Max. power consumption

Effective power consumption

Air line suitable for

Water lift

1.400W

1.200W

4-15 bar

2400mm

Suction capacity 215 m³/h = 215.000 l/h

A weighted emission sound pressure level (LpA) 60 dB(A)

Capacity of tank 37 litre

Serial number

EG declaration of conformity for machines

EN60335-1, EN60335-2, EN 60335-2-69, EN60335-2-68, EN55014-1, 2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2002/95/EC,

2002/96/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC

Herewith

BENDEL Werkzeuge

Wilhelm-Schulze-Str.8-10

D-29549 Bad Bevensen declares that the machine TORNADOR vaQ, Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner is conform with the legal regulation of the above mentioned directive.

Name and address of the person who is authorized to assort the technical documentation:

Frank Bendel

Wilhelm-Schulze-Str.8-10

D-29549 Bad Bevensen

Bad Bevensen, 07.05.2012

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Frank Bendel, Owner

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A Motor connector lever

D Float lever housing

L Tank

Optional available:

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Operation:

• To vacuum liquids it´s necessary to remove both filters (G) (H).

• The filters (G) (H) needs to be installed if you intend to vacuum dust and objects to prevent damages on the motor.

• Connect the hose assembly to the intake fitting, the power cord to the electrical socket and switch on the unit.

• The tool is equipped with a float lever which will stop the motor in liquid suction mode if the tank is full. Disconnect the power cord and open the unit to drain the tank.

• In dry mode you can optional use paper- or polyester bags to collect the dust and objects. Ask your dealer for the related original accessories.

Cleaning:

• Disconnect the power cord and open the unit.

• Wash out the filter (G) (H) with water and a soft cleaning agent frequently.

• Make sure the filters are dry before reinstall them.

• A polluted sponge filter needs to be cleaned or replaced. You need to unscrew the filter cage for replacement.

• If you recognize a damage on one of the filter (E) (G) (H) you need to replace them immediately.

• Drain the tank as soon as possible.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Correction

No function Power supply Check power supply. (Fuse, circuit breaker, switches, cable, power outlet)

Unit switched off automatically Float lever

Unit switched off automatically

Decreasing suction power

Decreasing suction power

Thermo switch

Full tank or full optional bag

Filter or hose blocked.

Disconnect the power cord, open the unit and drain the tank.

Cool down the unit for a while.

Switch off and on again

Disconnect the power cord, open the unit and clean the tank or replace the bag.

Check and remove blocking.

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