Congratulations on the purchase
of your new Nilfi sk vacuum
cleaner.
Prior to using the appliance for the fi rst time, be sure
to read this document through and keep it ready to
hand.
Purpose and intended use
The vacuum cleaner is suitable for private use, e.g. for
household, hobby workshops, car cleaning - sucking
up non-hazardous dust and non-fl ammable liquids.
Symbols used to mark instructions
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Danger that can lead to serious injuries and
damage.
Important warnings
WARNING
they do not play with the
appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
• Never spray water on
the upper section of the
vacuum cleaner. Danger
for persons, risk or shortcircuiting.
• Never use the vacuum
cleaner if the fi lter is not
installed or if damaged.
• The vacuum cleaner features a blow function. Do
not blow the air out in the
open space. Only use
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• No changes to the mechanical, electrical or
thermal safety devices
must be made.
• This appliance can be
used by children aged
from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children shall be supervised to make sure that
the blow function with a
clean tube. Dust may be
harmful to health.
Hazardous materials
WARNING
Vacuuming up hazardous
materials can lead to serious
or even fatal injuries.
The following materials must
not be picked up by the vacuum cleaner:
• hazardous dust
• hot materials (burning
cigarettes, hot ashes
etc.)
• Before using the vacuum
cleaner make sure that
the voltage shown on the
rating plate of the vacuum cleaner corresponds
to the voltage of the local
mains power supply.
• It is recommended that
the vacuum cleaner
should be connected via
a residual current circuit
breaker.
• The vacuum cleaner
must not be used if the
grasp the plug, not the
cable. The plug must
always be removed from
the socket outlet before
starting any service or repair work of the machine
or cable.
Maintenance
Always remove the electric plug from the socket before carrying out maintenance work on the machine.
Recycling the vacuum cleaner
The packaging materials can be recycled.
Please recycle the components instead of
throwing them in your household rubbish.
You can also leave the packaging directly
at your Nilfi sk location to be properly
recycled from there.
As specifi ed in WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC on old
electrical and electronic appliances, used electrical
goods must be collected separately and recycled
ecologically. Contact your local authorities or your
nearest dealer for further information.
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electrical cable or plug
shows any sign of damage. Regularly inspect
the cable and the plug
for damage. If the power
cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by Nilfi sk
Service or an electrician
to avoid danger before
use of the vacuum cleaner is continued.
• Do not handle the electrical cable or plug with wet
hands.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cable. To unplug,
Warranty
Nilfi sk guarantees vacuum cleaners for domestic use
for 2 years. If your vacuum cleaner or accessories
is/are handed in for repair, a copy of the receipt must
be enclosed.
Guarantee repairs are being made on the following
conditions:
• that defects are attributable to fl aws or defects in
materials or workmanship. (wear and tear as well
as misuse are not covered by the guarantee).
• that the directions of this instruction manual have
been thoroughly observed.
• that repair has not been carried out or attempted
by other than Nilfi sk-trained service staff .
• that only original accessories have been applied.
• that the product has not been exposed to abuse
such as knocks, bumps or frost.
• that the vacuum cleaner has not been used for
rental nor used commercially in any other way.
Batteries, lamps and wearing parts are excluded
from the warranty.
In the event of defects arising during the duration of
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the warranty and of which Nilfi sk is given notice, Nilfi sk will, of their own choice, either repair the defects,
replace the unit or refund the purchase price upon
return of the unit. Opening the unit housing causes
the warranty to become void. Further claims may not
be made on the basis of the warranty. The statutory
warranty rights of the customer remain unaff ected.
Manufacturer warranty claims shall be made to the
manufacturer. Statutory warranty rights also remain
unaff ected in this case.
Addendum Australia:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
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Nilfi sk vacuum cleaners for domestic use are warranted for 2 years from the date of purchase by:
Nilfi sk Pty Ltd
Unit 1/13 Bessemer Street Blacktown NSW 2148
Phone: 1300 556 710
E-mail: Warranty.au@nilfi sk.com
Picking up liquids
Before liquids are picked up, always remove the
fi lter bag. Insert fi lter for wet operation. Check that
the fl oat works properly. If foam develops or liquid
emerges from the machine, stop work immediately
and empty the dirt tank.
Connecting electrical appliances
Use the socket on the vacuum cleaner for the purpose defi ned in the operating instructions only. Before plugging an appliance into the appliance socket:
1. Switch off the vacuum cleaner.
2. Switch off the appliance to be connected.
CAUTION! Follow the operating instructions and
safety instructions for appliances connected to
the power tool socket. Always unwind the cable
of the vacuum cleaner completely before use.
3. CAUTION! IP24 only when water-proof lid closed
and without plug.
The power consumption of the connected appliance
must never exceed the value stated on the type
plate of the vacuum cleaner.
The operating voltage shown on the rating plate
must correspond to the voltage of the mains power
supply.
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Find your local service agent here:
http://www.nilfi sk.com.au.
The bene fi ts under this warranty are in addition to
your national law of sale.
Parts identifi cation (ref. illu. 1&2, page 4)
A. On/off switch
B. Connection of powertool*
C. Connection of suction hose
D. Connection to blow function
E. Accessory storage
F. Cable storage
G. Quick park
* Varies depending on model.
Technical specifi cations
ModelBuddy II 12Buddy II 18
EU, UK, ZA,
AU, CN
12 l18 l18 l Inox
Voltage (V)
PNOM (W)
Pmax (W)12501250125012501250
Power socket
max (W)
IP
Tank capacity (l)
Tank material
Supply cord - length (m)
220 - 240220 - 240220 - 240220 - 240220 - 240
11501150115011501150
NANANA11001100
X4X4X4X4X4
1218181818
PlasticPlasticMetalPlasticMetal
44466
EU, UK, ZA,
AU, CN
Buddy II 18
Inox
EU, UK, ZA,
AU, CN
Buddy II 18T
EU, UK, ZA,
AU, CN
18 l with elec.
outlet
Buddy II 18T
Inox
EU, UK
18 l Inox with
elec. outlet
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Operation instructions
Switching on the vacuum cleaner
On/Off - position “A” (ref. page 12)
Switch “0-I”
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Filter change (ref. illu. 4, page 4)
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Turn the fi lter disc counter-clockwise. Carefully remove the fi lter and check it for damages. Replace
the fi lter if necessary and dispose the fi lter according to legal regulations. Using wet and dry fi lter,
clean the fi lter by compressed air (keep proper
distance in order not to damage the fi lter with the
air stream) or rinse in water. Dry the fi lter before
use.
3. Carefully clean the fi lter sealing areas, mount the
fi lter and tighten the fi lter clockwise.
Switch positionFunction
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0Off
Changing fi lter bag
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Carefully turn the carton fl ap on the inlet fi tting
counter-clockwise and remove the used fi lter bag.
Dispose the fi lter bag in accordance with legal
regulations.
3. Insert the new fi lter bag by pressing it gently to
the inlet fi tting and turn it clockwise. Nilfi sk always
recommends to use original dust bags from Nilfi sk,
suitable for fi ne dust.
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Declaration of Conformity
We,
Nilfi sk A/S
Kornmarksvej 1
DK-2605 Broendby
DENMARK
Nilfi sk srl.
Edifi cio Central Park
Herrera 1855, 6th fl oor/604
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Tel.: (+54) 11 6091 1571
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.com.ar
AUSTRALIA
Nilfi sk Pty Ltd
Unit 1/13 Bessemer Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Tel.: (+61) 2 98348100
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.com.au
AUSTRIA
Nilfi sk GmbH
Metzgerstrasse 68
5101 Bergheim bei Salzburg
Tel.: (+43) 662 456 400 90
Website: www.nilfi sk.at
BELGIUM
Nilfi sk n.v-s.a.
Riverside Business Park
Boulevard Internationalelaan 55
Bâtiment C3/C4 Gebouw
Bruxelles 1070
Tel.: (+32) 24 67 60 50
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.be
Brazil
Nilfi sk do Brasil
Av. Eng. Luis Carlos Berrini, 550
40 Andar, Sala 03
SP - 04571-000 Sao Paulo
Tel.: (+11) 3959-0300 / 3945-4744
Website: www.nilfi sk.com.br
CANADA
Nilfi sk Canada Company
240 Superior Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2L2
Tel.: (+1) 800-668-8400
Website: www.nilfi sk.ca
CHILE
Nilfi sk S.A. (Comercial KCS Ltda)
Salar de Llamara 822
8320000 Santiago
Tel.: (+56) 2684 5000
Website: www.nilfi sk.cl
CHINA
Nilfi sk
4189 Yindu Road
Xinzhuang Industrial Park
201108 Shanghai
Tel.: (+86) 21 3323 2000
Website: www.nilfi sk.cn
CZECH REPUBLIC
Nilfi sk s.r.o.
VGP Park Horní Počernice
Do Čertous 1/2658
193 00 Praha 9
Tel.: (+420) 244 090 912
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.cz
DENMARK
Nilfi sk Danmark A/S
Industrivej 1
Hadsund, DK-9560
Tel.: 72 18 21 20
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.dk
FINLAND
Nilfi sk Oy Ab
Koskelontie 23 E
02920 Espoo
Tel.: (+358) 207 890 600
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.fi
FRANCE
Nilfi sk SAS
26 Avenue de la Baltique
Villebon sur Yvette
91978 Courtaboeuf Cedex
Tel.: (+33) 169 59 87 24
Website: www.consumer.nilfi sk.fr