BENDEL TORNADOR VAQ User manual

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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
Power supply 220-240V 50/60Hz
Max. power consumption
Effective power consumption
1.400W
1.200W
Air line suitable for 4-15 bar
Water lift 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
Weight 13,8 Kgs.
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
B Air connector
C Float lever
D Float lever housing
E Sponge filter
F Filter cage
G Polyester filter
H Nylon filter
I Intake fitting
L Tank
M Hose assembly
Optional available:
N Paper bag
O Polyester bag

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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 reason Correction
No function Power supply Check power supply. (Fuse, circuit
breaker, switches, cable, power
outlet)
Unit switched off automatically Float lever Disconnect the power cord, open
the unit and drain the tank.
Unit switched off automatically Thermo switch Cool down the unit for a while.
Switch off and on again
Decreasing suction power Full tank or full optional bag Disconnect the power cord, open
the unit and clean the tank or
replace the bag.
Decreasing suction power Filter or hose blocked. Check and remove blocking.