type of work that needs to be done.
Once you have finished using the appliance:
•Turn the appliance off using the on/off switch.
•Unplug the appliance from the mains.
•Retract the cable by pressing the cable rewind button and guide the cable into the appliance.
Carry handle/s:
•This appliance has a handle on the upper part of the body, which facilitates comfortable transportation.
•This appliance has a handle situated on the lower bottom front side so that it is easy and comfortable to carry.
Parking position:
•This appliance has two parking positions for comfortable and simple storage.
•To make use of the vertical parking put the appliance in a vertical position (so that the rear of the appliance is now leaning against the floor) secure the hook of the rigid tube to the hook which can be found on the lower part of the appliance (Fig. 2a).
•To use the horizontal parking position, fix the break pad hook to the hook situated on the rear side of the appliance. (Fig. 2b).
Safety trip switch:
Changing the dust bag:
•Change the dust bag when there is a noticeable reduction in the suction power of the appliance. (The dust bag does not necessarily have to be full to need changing; for example, if very fine dust has been vacuumed this can cover the pores in the bag and make it necessary to replace it)
•In any case, change the bag when the bag full indicator is completely red.
•Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner’s air intake.
•Open the bag compartment cover. (Fig 3).
•Remove the bag from the bag support. (Fig 4).
•Check the condition of the motor filter.
•Replace the bag with another one, fitting it to the bag support.
•Close the bag compartment cover; making sure it is shut properly.
•Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner’s air intake. (Fig 1)
Changing the filters:
Air inlet and outlet filters:
•Replacement is recommended at least once a year or every 100 hours of use.
•It is recommended that you change the air outlet filter at least once after every 100 hours of using the appliance.
To remove filters:
•The appliance has a safety trip switch that protects the appliance from overheating.
•If the appliance turns itself off and does not switch itself on again, disconnect it from the mains supply, and wait for approximately 15 minutes before reconnecting. If the machine does not start again seek authorised technical assistance.
Cleaning
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
•Clean the device with a damp cloth that has been administered a couple of drops of detergent. Dry afterwards.
•Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the appliance.
•Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other liquid, or place it under a running tap.
Air inlet filter:
•Open the lid of the bag compartment and remove the bag. (Fig 3).
•The air inlet filter can be found in the motor’s turbine air entrance.
•Remove the filter by pulling the filter plate outwards, until the plate “unclips” (Fig.5)
•Change the filter.
•To replace the filter, push the plate towards the motor grill until the plate “clicks” into place.
Air outlet filter:
•Open the air outlet grill to access the filter (Fig 6).
•Remove the filter from its housing.
•Change the filter.
•To replace the filter, insert the removable grill into the designated area and press the clip downwards and push the top of the grill towards the unit.
Accessories
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•Accessories (such as filters, etc.) can be purchased from distributors and authorised
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