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Operation

2 Operation

2.1 Unpacking

1. Unpack the appliance with all its accesso-
ries.
2. Check the contents for completeness and
possible damages. For scope of delivery
see figs. 1–4.

2.2 Assembly

1. Push the end of the suction hose into the
socket (Fig.6/A) as shown until the catch
snaps into place. Make sure that the catch
is on the upper side.
2. Insert the handle into the upper end of the
telescopic tube (Fig.6/B).
3. Push the nozzle onto the lower end of the
telescopic tube (Fig.7/A).
4. Adjust the length of the telescopic tube. To
do this, press the telescopic tube lock down
(Fig.7/B). Then extend the telescopic tube
to your desired length. To engage the lock
of the telescopic tube, release the catch
while pulling. You will hear a distinct click.
Your vacuum cleaner is now ready for use.

2.3 Vacuum cleaning

1. Attach the desired nozzle to the suction
tube or according to the surface to be
cleaned (Fig.2 or Fig. 4).
2. Pull out the power cord by the plug up to the
yellow mark (Fig.8/4).
3. Insert the mains plug into a socket with
ground/safety contact.
4. Switch on the cylinder vacuum cleaner with
the on/off switch (Fig.8/2).
5. Set the carpet/hard floor switch (Fig.3/1)
according to the type of flooring:
- for deep- and short-pile carpets, runners
(Fig.3/A)
- for hard floors, e.g. laminate, tiles, PVC,
etc. (Fig.3/B).
6. When working with the cylinder vacuum
cleaner, pull if after you like a sleigh. Follow
the respective recommendations of the
flooring manufacturers.

2.4 Switching off

1. Switch off the cylinder vacuum cleaner with
the on/off switch (Fig.8/2) and pull the plug
from the mains socket.
2. Keep the plug in your hand.
3. Push the cord retracting button (Fig.8/1) to
retract the power cord.

2.5 Transportation

For transportation you can carry the cylin-
der vacuum cleaner by the handle of the dust
container.

2.6 When interrupting your work

To park the appliance or during work
breaks, you can hang the parking hook into the
parking hook holder (Fig.9).
It is recommended to first retract the telescopic
tube (Fig.1/5).
NOTE:
Immediately contact your dealer if you have
found damage resulting from transport.
ATTENTION:
Always transport or ship the appliance in its
original packaging to avoid damage. Keep
the packaging for such an event.
Dispose of no longer needed packaging
material properly.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Only assemble the appli-
ance if it is not connected to the power sup-
ply. Otherwise the machine might start up
and parts of your body, hair or pieces of
clothing might be sucked in.
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WARNING:
Danger of injury! A damaged appliance must
never be used. Check the cylinder vacuum
cleaner and the power cord before each use.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Especially when vacuum-
cleaning stairs make sure that you are
always higher up than the appliance.
ATTENTION:
Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner with
all filters intact, in dry condition and correctly
placed. Make sure that the openings of the
vacuum cleaner are not clogged. Otherwise
the vacuum cleaner might be damaged.
WARNING:
Danger of electric shock! If the red mark
(Fig.8/3) shows, retract the cord by pressing
the retract button (Fig.8/1) to pull in the
cable up to the yellow mark again. Otherwise
the cord might break.
NOTE:
With the bypass vent (Fig.1/4) you can
quickly reduce the suction power if less
power is needed, e.g. to release objects
accidentally sucked in.
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WARNING:
Danger of injury! During uncontrolled retrac-
tion the power cord can whip around,
become an obstacle or overthrow objects.
Therefore keep the plug in your hand and
guide it during retraction of the power cord.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Switch off the appliance
when not working with it and observe the
notices under Zchapter 2.4, „Switching off“.
ATTENTION:
Take care that you don't accidentally press
the dust container release catch when carry-
ing the vacuum cleaner.
ATTENTION:
Never store the appliance next to heat
sources (e.g. stovesor radiators). Avoid
exposing it to direct sunlight. Heat can dam-
age the appliance.
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