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Operation
4.1
Operational safety
4.2
Vacuum cleaning
1.
Pull out the cord by the plug up to the yellow mark (Fig. 6/1).
2.
Insert the mains plug into a socket with ground/safety contact.
3.
Switch on the cylinder vacuum cleaner with the on/off switch (Fig. 6/3).
4.
Set the suction power at the suction power control (Fig. 6/4) to suit the
type of floor to be cleaned.
5.
If using the floor nozzle, set the "carpet/hard floor" selector according
to the type of floor to be cleaned (Fig. 7/1):
- Fig. 7/A: for deep- and short-pile carpets, runners
- Fig. 7/B: for smooth floors, e.g. parquet, tiles, PVC, etc.
4.3
Switching off
1.
Switch off the cylinder vacuum cleaner with the on/off switch (Fig. 6/3)
and pull the plug from the mains socket.
2.
Keep the plug in your hand.
3.
To retract the power cord, push the cord retracting button (Fig. 6/5).
4.4
Transport and storage
Only carry the cylinder vacuum cleaner by its recessed carrying-handle
(Fig. 8/B1).
For storage you can park the telescopic tube using the parking-hook of
the floor nozzle (Fig. 8/A) or put it away (Fig. 8/B).
If you want to store the appliance for a prolonged period, remove the
dust filter bag
Z
chapter 5.1, „Changing the dust filter bag“
and dispose of
it properly. Store the appliance in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of
children.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Check appliance and power cord before each use. A
damaged appliance must never be used.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! Especially when vacuum-cleaning stairs make sure
that you always stand on a higher level than the appliance.
ATTENTION:
Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner with all filters intact, in dry condi-
tion and correctly fitted. Make sure that no objects obstruct the tele-
scopic tube, the suction hose or other openings.
NOTE:
Your cylinder vacuum cleaner is equipped with a safety switch to prevent
overheating. It will switch off automatically if overheated (e.g. due to
clogged suction channels).
If this happens:
Switch off the vacuum cleaner.
Pull the plug from the power socket.
Remove the cause of the overheating.
Wait for about 45 minutes.
After it has cooled off, you may switch on the vacuum cleaner again.
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WARNING:
Danger of electric shock! If the red marking (Fig. 6/2) shows, press the
cord retraction button (Fig. 6/5) to pull in the cord up to the yellow mark
(Fig. 6/1) again. Otherwise, the power cord may be damaged.
NOTE:
With the bypass vent (Fig. 6/6) you can quickly reduce the suction
power, e.g. to release curtains accidentally sucked in.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! When leaving your working-area, switch off the appli-
ance and comply with the notices in
Z
chapter 4.3, „Switching off“
. This
will help avoid accidents.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! During uncontrolled retraction the power cord can whip
around, become an obstacle or overthrow objects.Therefore keep the
plug in your hand and guide it when retracting the power cord.
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ATTENTION:
Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e.g. stoves or radiators).
Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight. Heat can damage the appliance.
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