Safety advice and cautions
•Read these instructions carefully before switching on the appliance and keep them for future reference.
•Failure to follow and observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
Electric safety
•Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is damaged.
•Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate matches the mains voltage before plugging in the appliance.
•Connect the appliance to a socket that can supply a minimum of 10 amps.
•Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
•Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or exposed to moisture. If water gets into the appliance, this will increase the risk of electric shock.
•If any of the appliance’s casing breaks, immediately disconnect the appliance from the mains to prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
•Do not force the electrical cord. Never use the electric cord to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
•Check the state of the electrical connection cable. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
•Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Use and care:
•Do not use the appliance if the accessories or parts are not fastened together properly.
•Do not use the appliance to vacuum up water or any other type of liquid.
•Do not use the appliance if the on/ off switch does not work.
•Do not remove the appliance wheels.
•Do not exceed the appliance’s working capacity.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains when not in use, before cleaning, making any adjustment, or accessory change.
•This appliance is for household use only, not professional or industrial use.
•This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•This appliance is intended for adult use. Ensure that this product is not used by the disabled, children or people unfamiliar to its handling.
•This appliance should be stored out of reach of children and/or the disabled.
•Make sure that the air inlet grill on the appliance is not blocked by dust, dirt or other foreign
objects.
•Check that the lid is closed properly before starting the appliance.
•Never vacuum hot or sharp objects (cigarette butts, ash, nails, etc.)
•Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Vacuuming function:
•To secure the hose to the air intake, insert hose & turn clockwise until hose “clicks” into place.
•To take off the vacuum hose, turn the hose anticlockwise and pull outwards. (Fig. 1).
Securing accessories to the appliance:
•The appliance is designed in such a manner that the follwoing accessories may be attached to the unit: (use the combination that best meets your requirements)
Extension tube:
•Designed to provide access to surfaces which are out of reach and make floor cleaning comfortable, its length can be adjusted by using the adjustment control.
-Floor tool:
•Specially designed for cleaning floors (both rugs, carpets and hard floors), the tool has a retractable brush for greater efficiency on these floors. It is advisable to have the brush out for hard floors and the brush in for rugs and carpets.
2-in-1 Crevice tool & floor brush:
•specially designed for getting into cracks and difficult corners.
Use:
•Take the length of cable required out of the housing.
•Connect the appliance to the mains.
•Switch the appliance on using the on/off button.
•Choose the desired power.
Speed variation:
•The speed of the appliance can be regulated by using the speed regulator control. This function is very useful, as it makes it possible to adapt the power of the appliance to the
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