Shark EP708 important safety instructions Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.

Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner

Note: Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before assembling or removing accessories.

1.Handle Assembly

Insert handle in place and secure with screw.

3.Attachment Storage

Attachments are stored on the back of the unit. Please note that the crevice tool is inside one of the extension tubes. All attachments can be used either with the flexible hose alone or with the extension tubes.

Upholstery

Dustingbrush brush

Extension

tube

Crevice

tool

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before removing the dust cup, dust cup filter,changing the filters or performing maintenance/trouble shooting checks.

5.Removing & Emptying Dust Cup

The “Dust Cup Full” indicator will illuminate when the dust cup is full or the air flow is blocked. For best performance, the dust cup should be cleaned regularly.

6.Cleaning HEPA Dust Cup Filter

•To remove the HEPA filter from the dust cover, push the cover up with your thumb.

•Twist the HEPA filter to the right and pull down. (fig. E)

Fig. E

• The filter is cleaned by tapping or

hitting it on a hard surface,

typically the inside of a trash can.

(fig. F) Alternatively, the filter may

also be washed by running it under

the tap allowing the water to run

on the dirty side. Do not "wash"

HEPA filter more often than once

2.Hose Assembly

Insert the short hose into the slot before use.

Be sure to align the tab with the “J” slot. Once the hose is inserted into the adapter, it should be twisted to the right to lock the tabs into the “J” slots.

4.Cord Storage

On the back of the vacuum, there are three cord hooks around which to wrap the power cord. Only the top cord hook has the quick release feature.

To empty the dust cup:

•Press the dust cup release button. (Fig. A)

•Hold the handle of the dust cup and pull out. (Fig. A)

•Push the cover of the dust cup open with your thumb. (Fig. B)

•Empty dust cup directly into dustbin. (Fig. C)

•Replace dust cup into unit and ensure that it “clicks” into the correct position. (Fig. D)

Fig. A

Fig. B

every three (3) months. Putting

water on the inside or clean side

will not clean the filter. IF

WASHED, the filter must be

allowed to dry overnight before

replacing in the vacuum cleaner.

Fig. F

Please Note: The HEPA dust cup filter should be replaced every 12 months depending on usage.

Warning: It is very important to ensure that the fine dust which adheres to the filter media is completely removed. This fine dust powder that is left on the filter will severely reduce the suction performance of your vacuum. Clean

Pull out to use with attachment

	To use the hose with an
	attachment, pull out the hose
	connector from here (see arrow
	above) and fit the desired
4	attachment into the connector.

Fig. D

Fig. C

5

HEPA filter everytime the dust cup is emptied.

Warning: Always empty the dust cup and clean the HEPA dust cup filter before each use and during prolonged usage. Never over fill the dust cup - remove dirt and clean the HEPA dust cup filter each time the dust cup is emptied during prolonged usage or risk motor damage.