Clatronic BS 1284, Instruction Manual

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Using the Appliance
1. Unwind the length of cable you require.
CAUTION:
• Pull out the cable up to the maximum length
indicated with the yellow mark.
• Never pull the cable out up to the red mark as
the cable winding can be damaged.
NOTE:
If the red mark is visible, pull in the cable with the
help of the cable winding button back to the yellow
mark.
2. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed power
socket. Turn the device on by the on/off switch by
pressing down the button.
3. Set the “carpet/hard floor” switch, depending on the
floor covering.
4. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert
pressure.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the range that can be covered with
the cable length!
Air Slide
Open the air slide on the hose handle
in order to regulate the airflow or to
clear any particles sticking to the noz-
zle.
Switching off and Winding up the Mains Lead
1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off by the on/off switch and
remove the plug from the socket.
2. Keep the plug in your hand.
3. Press the cable winding button and guide the cable.
Hold the cable to avoid wrapping.
Nozzle Attachment
Crevice and
jointed nozzle: For vacuuming upholstery,
curtains and in corners and
crevices etc.
NOTE: “2-in-1” nozzle:
When this is folded together
it can be used as a groove
nozzle. If you would like to use
the brush nozzle, pull the brush
section in the direction of the
arrow until it locks in place.
Floor nozzle: To clean carpets or smooth
surfaces.
Smooth floors: Press down the
lever with the
brush symbol
with your foot.
The brush is now
visible.
Carpets: Press the lever
In the opposite
direction. The
brushes are now
retracted.
Releasing the nozzles: Pull these off while turning
slightly.
Maintenance
Dust bag replacement display (2)
Hold the hose up into air. If the display for the vacuum
bag change shows “red”, the dust bag is full. Please
change it.
Changing the dust bag
• Pull the plug out of the socket.
• Open the lid of the dust bag compartment by the han-
dle (5).
• Remove the bracket with the dust bag.
• Then remove the dust bag by pulling it upwards.
• Insert a new bag. Please ensure that the bag is
located correctly in the guide mechanism.
• Fit the bracket with the new dust bag back into the
appliance. Press down the fastener with the bag. The
bag must be located completely in the dust bag com-
partment. Close the cover so that it snaps into place.
Filter
Your appliance has two filters.
Motor protection filter (inlet filter)
The inlet filter is located in the dust bag compartment.
The filter is located vertically in the rear section of the
dust housing. Remove the filter by pulling upwards.
Cleaning the Filter Element
Clean the engine protection filter after 10 dust bag chang-
es. If necessary, the filter can also be washed in warm
water without any additives. Place it back into place only
once it is completely dry!
Outlet filter
The appliance is also equipped with an outlet filter.
It is located on the back of the device under the parking
aid.
• Press the lever (9) to the left and remove the ventila-
tion grille.