BeforeOperationfirst use, the batteries must be charged for at least 21 hours.
• Connect the appliance to the charger for a minimum of 21 hours.
• Charge the batteries as described below.
You may need to charge/discharge the appliance a minimum of 5 times in order to achieve the best running time performance.
Charging the battery (figure D)
| WARNING: Charge | D |
only at ambient temperatures between 50°F |
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(10°C) and 104°F (40°C). The charger |
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supplied with this product is intended to be |
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plugged in such that it is correctly oriented |
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in a vertical or floor mount position. |
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To charge the appliance: |
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• | Make sure that the appliance is switched |
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off. The battery will not be charged with the |
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on/off power switch (1) in the on position. |
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• | Insert the charger plug into the charging |
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inlet (6) in the base. |
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• | Plug the charger (15) into a standard 120 | 6 |
Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet. | ||
• | The charging indicator (8) will be lit. |
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• | For the first charging, leave the appliance |
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to charge for at least 21 hours. |
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• | When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from th outlet first, then | |
disconnect the charger plug from the appliance. | ||
While charging, the charger may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a | ||
problem. |
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While it is safe to leave the appliance connected to the charger indefinitely, to reduce | ||
power consumption, we recommend unplugging the charger after 24 hours. | ||
The charging indicator will be lit as long as the appliance is connected to the plugged- | ||
in charger. |
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Switching on and off |
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• | To switch the appliance on, slide the on/off switch (1) to the right to position 1. | |
• | To switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch (1) to the left until it clicks into the | |
off position. |
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Vacuuming |
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• | When operating the appliance, make sure that the hose is not trapped, twisted or | |
blocked. |
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Two cleaning modes: |
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1. You can vacuum with the handle (2) and hose (4) wrapped around the main | ||
appliance. Cleaning in this mode is great for quick | ||
most compact form. |
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2. You can vacuum with the handle (2) and hose (4) unwrapped from the main | ||
appliance allowing you to reach up to approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) from the appliance. | ||
• | with handle and hose unwrapped the appliance can be carried using the | |
handle on the main appliance. |
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• | the handle can also be removed from the hose so that you can connect an | |
accessory directly to the hose cuff (16) when desired. | ||
Hints for optimum use |
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• | When working in confined spaces, the accessory caddy (12) can be removed from | |
the base. |
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• | When vacuuming stairs, always start at the bottom and work your way up. | |
• | Use the pet hair cleaning tool to agitate and suction up pet hair and | |
from carpeted or upholstery surfaces. |
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