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PV-X200K

Instruction 

Manual

Model

Hitachi 
Cordless Stick 
Vacuum Cleaner

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless Stick 
Vacuum Cleaner.

This vacuum cleaner is designed for household 
and indoor use only. Do not use for commercial, 
noncleaning related, and outdoor use.
To ensure proper use, read this manual carefully 
before using the vacuum cleaner.

For future reference, keep this manual in an easily 
accessible place.

To ensure proper use, read the safety 
precautions 

(P.E-4 to E-7).

Contents

Before use

Part names and assembly ..........  E-2 
Safety precautions .....................  E-4 
Usage notes ...............................  E-8 

To operate

Controls and indicator ...............  E-8 

Stick cleaner control buttons .................  

 E-8 

Handy cleaner control buttons .............  

 E-8 

Indicator during charging .....................  

 E-9 

Indicator during use  ............................  

 E-9 

Charging the vacuum cleaner ....  E-10 
To operate ..................................  E-11 

Using as a stick cleaner .......................  

 E-11 

Using as a hand-held cleaner ..............  

 E-12 

Using the attachment ................  E-13 

Power head ..........................................  

 E-13 

Handy brush .........................................  

 E-14 

Crevice nozzle ......................................  

 E-14 

Maintenance

Emptying the dust case and cleaning the filters ....  E-15 

Checking the level of dust in dust case .....  

 E-15 

Emptying the dust case .......................  

 E-15 

Cleaning the filters ...............................  

 E-17 

Attaching the dust case .......................  

 E-18 

Maintenance ..............................  E-19 

Vacuum cleaner, attachments, attachment accessories ....  

 E-19 

Washable parts ....................................  

  E-19 

Maintaining (washing with water) the filters ...  

 E-19 

Cleaning the power head ...........  E-22 

Appendix

Troubleshooting .........................  E-24 
Replacing the battery ................  E-28 
Disposing of the vacuum cleaner ....  E-28 
Replacement parts .....................  E-30 
Specifications ............................  E-30 

Summary of Contents for PV-X200K

Page 1: ...cleaner control buttons E 8 Handy cleaner control buttons E 8 Indicator during charging E 9 Indicator during use E 9 Charging the vacuum cleaner E 10 To operate E 11 Using as a stick cleaner E 11 Using as a hand held cleaner E 12 Using the attachment E 13 Power head E 13 Handy brush E 14 Crevice nozzle E 14 Maintenance Emptying the dust case and cleaning the filters E 15 Checking the level of dust...

Page 2: ...If you shake the power head it might make a rattling noise This is normal The control button is covered with protective film Press the power head release button and remove the power head Remove the stick cleaner handle by pressing the stick cleaner handle release button and pull the stick cleaner handle out Hand held configuration Power head P E 13 E 22 E 23 Protrusion Stand Insert the stand protr...

Page 3: ... hold the area around the mounting section of the stick cleaner handle when attaching it Your hand might be pinched Click Stick cleaner handle release button Mounting section of handle Attachments Power head 1 pc D DP27 P E 13 E 22 E 23 Charging station Base 1 pc Stand 1 pc Attachment accessories Crevice nozzle 1 pc P E 14 Handy brush 1 pc P E 14 Attached to the handy cleaner Maintenance brush 1 p...

Page 4: ...please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent Keep the vacuum cleaner and charging station away from water and other liquids Otherwise the battery might rupture and cause a fire malfunction or electric shock Do not place metal objects such as wires or pins against the terminals of the vacuum cleaner or charging station Do not carry or store the product with metal necklaces hairpins etc Do...

Page 5: ...inals of the charging station or vacuum cleaner Do not charge using a combination other than the included charging station and vacuum cleaner Do not use the included charging station to charge other types of rechargeable or non re chargeable batteries Failure to heed this warning might cause fire or electric shock Power head inlet Do not touch the safety switch or the rotary brush Failure to heed ...

Page 6: ...ight cause overheating leading to fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner Do not expose your body to the air released from the exhaust port for long period of time Failure to heed this warning might cause minor burn Do not expose your body to the Exhaust port for a long period of time Handle others When carrying the stick cleaner do not hold the handy cleaner handle The stick cleaner might f...

Page 7: ...merge the battery in water or other types of liquid or expose it to water or other types of liquid Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak generate heat rupture smoke fire electric shock or injury If the liquid inside the battery enters your eyes do not rub your eyes but thoroughly wash them with clean water immediately and then consult a doctor Failure to do so might cause da...

Page 8: ...ions as well as those indicated by Note in other loca tions in this manual and to use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with these instructions Do not subject the vacuum cleaner power head charging station or attachment accessories to strong physical impact Failure to heed this warning might cause the defor mation or damage Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up the following objects Failure to ...

Page 9: ...e charging sta tion again the battery indicator will turn on which is normal WARNING Do not touch the output terminals of the charging station or the charger termi nals of the stick cleaner Failure to heed this warning might cause shock or injury Indicator during use Battery indicator Indicator Operating status Off The remaining battery level is high Blinking about once per sencond The remaining b...

Page 10: ...tion on a level floor surface Do not drag the charging station or vacuum cleaner when it is on a level surface When it is used for the first time or when it is not used for several days The operating time might become shorter or the charging time might become longer We recommend that you recharge the battery before use Be sure to charge the battery with the handy cleaner attached to the stick clea...

Page 11: ...rs replace the battery Battery replacement is charged P E 28 To prolong battery life To operate Using as a stick cleaner 1 Remove the stick cleaner from the charging station Hold the stick cleaner handle and pull the stick cleaner up wards Stick cleaner handle 2 To operate the vacuum cleaner press the button of the stick cleaner control buttons Every time you press the control buttons the suction ...

Page 12: ...cleaner Slide Remove 2 Rotate the handy brush or attach an attachment accessory P E 14 3 Press the button of the handy cleaner control buttons Every time you press the control buttons the suc tion power switches between High and Standard Continuous operating time is approximately 15 minutes High approximately 40 minutes Standard The operating time might become shorter in low temperature Handy clea...

Page 13: ...might cause wear and tear and floor damage Perform periodic maintenance about once a month P E 22 E 23 After extended use the brushes wheels and rotary brush might wear down Using the power head while they are worn out might damage the floor You cannot replace the brushes or wheels by yourself Please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent to have the brushes wheels and rotary brush replaced as...

Page 14: ...the handy cleaner without attaching the handy brush Do not press against areas that are particularly easy to be damaged such as pianos Avoid hitting the handy brush Doing so might cause the handy brush to come away from the handy cleaner It might be damaged if excessive force is applied If the handy brush is pressed down on floors with excessive force it might be damaged cracked or damage floors N...

Page 15: ...nvironment such as outdoors or wear a mask and avoid breathing in the dust and debris Note Checking the level of dust in dust case Check whether the dust in the dust case exceeds the Max line Max line When disposing of dust remove the dust adhered to the dust case clean filter inner cylinder filter and in ner cylinder cap P E 15 P E 18 Emptying the dust case 1 Remove the dust case Hold the dust ca...

Page 16: ...dust and how it accumulates Remove the dust by tapping the sides of the dust case to add vibration Note Trash can Dust 4 Remove the attached dust Detach the maintenance brush attached to the back side of the dust case Remove dirt and dust using the maintenance brush CAUTION Risk of injury You might have unin tentionally vacuumed sharp objects such as glass shards or pins Be careful when perform in...

Page 17: ...ng the filters Note Sponge filter Remove attached dust and debris by using the maintenance brush Maintenance brush When removing dust and debris do not slap the clean filter onto the floor etc Failure to do so might cause damage To clean the clean filter use the maintenance brush that was provided with the vacuum cleaner Note Perform maintenance wash with water when you are concerned about dirt or...

Page 18: ...the back side of the dust case equipped on the vacuum cleaner the brush might become detached Securely attach the maintenance brush to the back side of the dust case Note Attaching the dust case Attach the dust case Hook the protrusion of the dust case on the slot in the handy cleaner Firmly attach the dust case until you hear a click Protrusion Dust case Slot Click Maintenance brush Knob Dust cas...

Page 19: ...n During maintenance fine dust and debris might disperse into the air Perform maintenance in a well ven tilated environment for example outdoors or wear a mask to avoid breathing in the dust and debris Note Maintaining washing with water the filters If the suction power becomes weak wash the filters Clean filter sponge filter 1 Wash with water using the maintenance brush Gently remove any attached...

Page 20: ... after a short period of use or the vacuum cleaner might make strange sounds After washing the filter with water allow it to thoroughly air dry in the shade before you reas semble it Do not use them without drying Doing so might clog the filters soon and cause weak suction power or abnormal odor Note 5 Attach the clean filter P E 17 Filter cover and inner cylinder cap 1 Remove the filter cover P E...

Page 21: ...nder cap down and turn the inner cylinder cap in the Lock direction until you hear a click Securely attach the inner cylinder cap If the inner cylinder cap falls off when the dust case is emptied or if the vacuum cleaner is started while the inner cylinder cap is not securely attached the area near the inner cylinder cap might produce an unusual sound Note ࡘࡅࡿࠉࠉࠉ ࡣ ࡎ ࡍ ࡘ ࡅ ࡿ ࠉ ࠉ ࠉ ࡣ ࡎ ࡍ ࡘࡅࡿࠉࠉࠉࡣࡎࡍ ...

Page 22: ...ers etc Wheels Rotary brush Safety switch Tweezers Axle Tweezers Scissors Cut and remove tangled lint hair fibers and similar types of dirt around the rotary brush using scissors etc Remove tangled lint hair fibers and similar types of dirt around the axle using tweezers etc CAUTION Risk of malfunction or damage to the floor If dust and debris get tangled in the wheels the wheels cannot rotate whi...

Page 23: ...ke to remove excessive water and swab it with a dry cloth Thoroughly air dry Lean and let dry in the shade Do not use detergent or bleach Doing so might cause discoloration deformation etc If the rotary brush has been washed with water let it dry thoroughly in the shade before refitting It takes approximately 24 hours to dry The drying time varies depending on the environment and the season Note 3...

Page 24: ...ode which minimizes power consumption resulting in reduced suction power Alternatively the vacuum cleaner automatically turns off to prevent the motor from overheating If the vacuum cleaner is continuously operated in a state where there is a lot of resistance to the rotary brush the rotation of the rotary brush stops automatically to prevent the motor from overheating The safeguard might be opera...

Page 25: ...run out or a battery or vacuum cleaner failure might have occurred Please consult a Hitachi authorized service agent P E 24 Is the battery being charged Remove the stick cleaner from the charging station Is the handy cleaner securely attached to the stick cleaner Securely attach it P E 12 Operating time is short even after charging Is the room temperature lower than 5 C or higher than 34 C Use the...

Page 26: ...Place the power head on the floor P E 13 Is dust and debris stuck to the rotary brush safety switch etc Remove the dust and debris P E 22 P E 23 Is there foreign matter stuck in it The safeguard is operating Remove the foreign matter and wait a while before restarting P E 24 Is it firmly pressed against the floor or carpet The safeguard is operating Wait a while before restarting The rotary brush ...

Page 27: ...ks slowly about once per four seconds This indicates that the safeguard is op erating to prevent the vacuum cleaner motor and battery from overheating Wait for the vacuum cleaner to cool down and then start operation again P E 24 It takes a long time to charge Did the vacuum cleaner not heat up when the connector of the charging station was inserted into the terminal of the vacuum cleaner The safe...

Page 28: ...ectric shock or injury Do not attempt to use a vacuum cleaner whose screws have been removed etc from which you attempted to remove a battery Do not detach the battery while the vacuum cleaner is in operation Failure to heed this warning might cause smoke fire electric shock or injury To prevent damage to property and personal injury please thoroughly read the Safety precautions P E 4 to E 7 and d...

Page 29: ...ead screwdriver re move one screw securing the battery Battery Phillips head screwdriver Screw 1 pc Pull out the battery cut the red lead wire connect ing the battery to the vacuum cleaner approximate ly 20mm away from the battery using a wire cutter and insulate it by wrapping it with vinyl tape Wire cutter Vinyl tape Lead wire red Cut the remaining lead wires approxi mately 20mm away from the ba...

Page 30: ...ithium ion battery 5 cells Charge time About 4 hours Varies depend ing on factors such as the ambient temperature and how long the vacuum cleaner was in use Continuous operat ing time High Approximately 15 minutes fully charged or new battery at 20 C Standard Approximately 40 minutes Cord length 1 2m Di men sions Stick cleaner L W H 170mm 270mm 1 100mm Outer di mensions L W H 205mm 280mm 340mm Han...

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