Philips FC8920-FC8910 English, Electromagnetic fields EMF, Before first use, Preparing for use

English 7

-- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.

-- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

-- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

-- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

-- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.

-- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

Caution

-- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).

-- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter.This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.

-- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (some countries only). -- FC8920-FC8916: Noise level: Lc = 79 dB(A)

-- FC8915-FC8910: Noise level: Lc = 80 dB(A)

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Before first use

1Take the appliance and its accessories out of the box.

2Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the appliance.

Preparing for use

Connecting the hose

1 To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (‘click’). Make sure the recess in the hose connector fits exactly on the projection on the housing of the appliance (Fig. 2).

2 To disconnect the hose, press the buttons (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance (2) (Fig. 3).

Connecting the telescopic tube

1 To connect the telescopic tube to the handgrip:

-- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specific types only): Insert the handgrip into the telescopic tube and turn a little (Fig. 4).

-- Telescopic tube with button connection (specific types only): Press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the telescopic tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

2To disconnect the telescopic tube from the handgrip:

-- Telescopic tube with conical connection (specific types only): Pull the handgrip out of the telescopic tube while turning it a little.

-- Telescopic tube with button connection (specific types only): Press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube.