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Contents

PV-XEH900

Instruction 

Manual

Model

Hitachi Cordless 
Vacuum Cleaner

Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless 
Vacuum Cleaner.

This cleaner is for household use only. 
Do not use for business purposes, purposes other 
than cleaning, or outdoors. For proper use, please 
read these Operating Instructions thoroughly 
before using the cleaner.

Keep this manual for future reference in an easily 
accessible place.

For proper use, please read "Safety 
Precautions" 

(P.E-4-E-8)

Before use

Part names and assembly ..................... E-2
Safety precautions ................................. E-4
Notes on use ........................................... E-9

How to use

Control part and indicator part ............. E-9

Control switch/Indicator lamp during charging/ 
Indicator lamp during operation ..................... E-9

How to charge ........................................ E-11
How to operate ....................................... E-12
Attachments and assembly ................... E-13
How to clean ........................................... E-14

Power head ........................................... E-14
Mini power head ................................... E-15
Crevice brush ........................................ E-17
Broom brush ......................................... E-18
Handy nozzle ........................................ E-19
Hard brush ............................................ E-19

When Finished cleaning

Disposing the dust ................................. E-20

Checking the Max line .......................... E-20
Emptying the dust case ........................ E-20
Removing dust from filters .................... E-23
Attaching the dust case ........................ E-25

Stowing the cleaner ............................... E-25

How to store ......................................... E-25

Maintenance ........................................... E-26

Body, attachments, attachment accessories ... E-26
Parts that might be washed with water ... E-26
Maintaining the filters ............................ E-27
Maintaining the power head ................. E-30
Maintaining the mini power head .......... E-32

Appendix

Troubleshooting ...................................... E-34
Replacement of the battery and disposing of the product ... E-37

Replacement of the battery .................. E-37
Disposing of the product ...................... E-38

Replacement Parts ................................. E-39
Specifications ......................................... E-39

Summary of Contents for PV-XEH900

Page 1: ...g Indicator lamp during operation E 9 How to charge E 11 How to operate E 12 Attachments and assembly E 13 How to clean E 14 Power head E 14 Mini power head E 15 Crevice brush E 17 Broom brush E 18 Handy nozzle E 19 Hard brush E 19 When Finished cleaning Disposing the dust E 20 Checking the Max line E 20 Emptying the dust case E 20 Removing dust from filters E 23 Attaching the dust case E 25 Stowi...

Page 2: ... E 20 to E 25 Click Click Click Click Inner cylinder filter P E 24 E 28 Inner cylinder cap Maintenance brush Dust disposal button Dust case lid Sponge filter Filter cover Lock cramp Clean filter Dust case release button Exhaust direction shutter Switching the exhaust direction shutter from left to right changes the direction of the exhaust Push in the direction of the arrow until you hear a click ...

Page 3: ...ion Protrusion Hook Click Broom brush Mini power head Hard brush Maintenance brush 1 pc Attached to the back side of the dust case Smart hose 1 pc P E 13 Mini power head 1 pc P E 15 E 16 Hard brush 1 pc P E 19 LED lights Extension pipe 1 pc The broom brush mini power head and hard brush can be attached to two locations the stand recess or the protrusion of the charging station base Do not let the ...

Page 4: ... CAUTION DANGER Do not disassemble repair or alter Doing so might cause leaking heat generation fire or injury For repairs please consult with the Hitachi authorized service agent Keep the body and charging station away from water and other liquids The battery might rupture and cause fire malfunction or electric shock Do not connect the contacts of the body and charging station with metal objects ...

Page 5: ... loose socket Do not let the cord get caught in the rotating rotary brush of the power head and mini power head Do not insert or disconnect with wet hands Do not touch the contacts of the charging station and body Do not charge using a combination other than the included charging station and body Do not use the included charging station to charge other types of rechargeable batteries or non rechar...

Page 6: ...might cause a short circuit and result in electric shock fire malfunction or damage to floors Do not let electrical components charging parts with a risk of electric shock come into contact with the extension pipe These parts contain carbon fiber and are electrically charged which might cause an electric shock Do not move the power head or mini power head left and right while they are facing forwa...

Page 7: ... ensure that they do not play with the appliance 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 Only allow children at least 8 years old to use the charging stat...

Page 8: ...ms such as a wire and pin Do not carry or store with metal items necklaces hairpins coins keys etc Do not subject the battery to strong shock such as driving with nails hitting it with hammers or stepping on it and do not throw it Keep away from fire Do not leave in places of high temperature such as near fire or heater under direct sunlight or in cars exposed to the sun Do not use batteries other...

Page 9: ...ch When you press and hold the button for 5 seconds or more during operation the operating rotary brush stops To resume press and hold the button for 5 seconds or more When the rotating rotary brush stops the LED lights for the power head turn off Charging status When the battery indicator lamp quickly flashes about four times per second there is a problem with the charging station or battery P E ...

Page 10: ...ry indicator lamp quickly flashes about four times per second there is a problem with the battery P E 37 If the filter indicator lamp flashes the rotary brush and LED lights might stop automatically to prevent the power head and mini power head motor from overheating P E 34 Filter maintenance Indicator lamp Charging status Flashing abouttwotimespersecond Flashing abouttwotimespersecond Off Operati...

Page 11: ...e remaining battery level is low the cleaner might automatically charge periodically If you remove the body from the charging station while the battery indicator lamp is off charging completed and then set it on the charging station again the battery indicator lamp will turn on charging in progress which is normal The body or charging station might become hot while charging which is normal The bod...

Page 12: ...might not charge properly in places of low temperature or places of high temperature such as under direct sunlight The operating time might be shorter or the charge time might be longer Do not remove the battery from the body while operating Doing so might cause malfunctions Note To prolong battery life How to operate Hold the handle and pull the body upward Remove an unwanted attachment by pushin...

Page 13: ...E 14 Extension pipe Smart hose Extension pipe and smart hose Mini power head P E 15 E 16 Crevice brush P E 17 Broom brush P E 18 Hard brush P E 19 The extension pipe can be attached to the tip of the smart hose Body Handy nozzle Attachments can be attached to the body extension pipe and smart hose ...

Page 14: ...ating rotary brush Power head Use in accordance with the floor type Risk of damage to the floor Do not leave the power head in the same position during operation Do not firmly press the power head against the floor The floor might be damaged if it is easily damaged especially such as cypress or padded flooring Padded flooring is flooring where the surface is cushioned using vinyl chloride etc Firm...

Page 15: ...purchased the cleaner or the Hitachi authorized services agent You can purchase the rotary bsurh and roller as replacement parts P E 39 Do not move the power head left and right while they are facing forward CAUTION Mini power head When you lift the mini power head from the floor the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for your safety The safety switch of the mini power hea...

Page 16: ...ecome worn after a long period of use Using the mini power head with a worn out rotary brush and wheel might damage fabrics When cleaning fabrics lay the fabric flat and do not press firmly If you clean fabrics while folded they might become tangled and be damaged The vacuum might be difficult to use depending on the cleaning location In such a case switch to the Standard operation If the suction ...

Page 17: ... a mark on the floor refrain from using the body at that location and remove the mark using soft cloths etc The crevice brush can be washed with water After washing allow it to dry naturally before use Using it while wet might lead the body to malfunction If there is dust on the tip or inside the nozzle or within the groove of the slide remove the dust Note Slide groove WARNING Swiftly perform cle...

Page 18: ...loths etc The broom brush can be washed with water After washing allow it to dry naturally before use Using it while wet might lead the body to malfunction If there is dust on the tip or inside the nozzle the suction power will reduce so remove the dust using tools such as tweezers Note Useful when cleaning locations such as the grooves of a sash due to its broom like brush and thin tube The nozzl...

Page 19: ...r After washing allow it to dry naturally before use Using it while wet might lead the body to malfunction Note CAUTION CAUTION Risk of damage Do not press against areas that are particularly easy to be damaged such as pianos Risk of electric shock fire malfunction or damage Do not clean using the tip of the body without the handy brush WARNING Risk of injury When changing the angle do not hold th...

Page 20: ... the advantage of not requiring paper bags but to clean with high suction power we recommend frequent disposal of dust and filter maintenance Note Check whether the dust in the dust case exceeds the Max line When dispose the dust from the dust case remove the dust adhered to the dust case and clean the filter P E 20 to E 23 If dust is wrapped around the inner cylinder filter and cannot be removed ...

Page 21: ...on inlet 2 3 1 2 Remove the dust and fine dust using soft cloths etc Remove attached dust Close the dust case lid Close until you hear a click sound CAUTION Risk of injury You might have unintentionally vacuumed sharp objects such as glass shards or pins Be careful when performing maintenance In order to maintain strong sucking power regularly perform frequent maintenance of the filter P E 23 E 24...

Page 22: ... CAUTION Risk of injury You might have unintentionally vacuumed sharp objects such as glass shards or pins Be careful when performing maintenance Dust might be hard to remove depending on the type of dust and how it accumulates Add vibration by tapping the sides of the dust case Note Detach the maintenance brush attached to the back side of the dust case Remove the dust and fine dust with the main...

Page 23: ...ce wash with water when you are concerned about dirt of the sponge filter P E 27 Sponge filter Maintenance brush Clean filter Click Filter cover Close the filter cover until you hear a click sound Perform maintenance wash with water when you are concerned about dirt or the suction power is weak P E 27 Close the filter cover Attach the clean filter Removing dust from filters 3 4 2 1 Clean filter Wh...

Page 24: ...nce brush to the back side of the dust case Note Note Turn the Remove mark on the cap to face the mark on the dust case Turn the Remove mark on the cap to face the mark on the dust case You can easily remove dust caught in the sliding it in the direction of the arrow using the maintenance brush Attach the maintenance brush to the hook of the dust case Lift the inner cylinder filter straight up Tur...

Page 25: ...the wheels of the power head on the protrusion and stand the extension pipe on the hook Insert the protrusion of the stand into the attachment groove of the body Stand Attachment groove Click Crevice brush Protrusion Attaching the dust case How to store Stowing the cleaner Attach the dust case Firmly attach the dust case until you hear a click sound Attach the groove of the dust case to the protru...

Page 26: ...m the socket when performing charging station maintenance Detach the body from the charging station when performing maintenance Do not use flammable objects combustibles thinner benzene etc Contacts for the body and charging station To clean with high suction power we recommend performing frequent maintenance Perform maintenance when you are concerned about dirt Wring out a soft cloth soaked with ...

Page 27: ...ight have unintentionally vacuumed sharp objects such as glass shards or pins Be careful when performing maintenance Drying the clean filter and the sponge filter requires approx 24 hours The drying time varies depending on the environment and season Wash with water using the maintenance brush 1 Air dry the filter P E 29 Gently press and wash the sponge filter with water 3 2 Attach the reverse ord...

Page 28: ...pprox 10 times and wash it with water Remove the inner cylinder filter P E 24 1 Air dry the filter P E 29 Wash the inner cylinder filter and dust case with water 3 2 Attach the inner cylinder filter P E 24 4 Remove the attached dust lightly before washing with water Drain the water attached to the inner cylinder filter thoroughly after washing Note Maintenance Continuation ...

Page 29: ...attached dust lightly before washing with water Do not use any other brushes than the attached maintenance brush Doing so might cause damage After washing the filters with water thoroughly air dry it before attaching it Do not use them without drying Doing so might clog the filters soon and cause poor vacuum or abnormal odor Attach the dust case and filters before operation If any dust enters the ...

Page 30: ...led in the wheels the wheels cannot rotate which might cause wear and tear and floor damage The brushes wheels rotary brush or roller might be worn out due to long time usage etc Using the power head while they are worn out might damage the floor You cannot replace the brushes and wheels by yourself so please consult with the dealer where you purchased the cleaner to replace them at a time You can...

Page 31: ... attaching it Drying it requires approx 24 hours The drying time varies depending on the environment and season Note Wash with water Shake to remove excessive water Thoroughly air dry To wash the rotary brush and roller with water The lengths of the left and right shafts of the roller are different Check them before attaching Note When attaching the brush holder fasten the hook first Failure to do...

Page 32: ...once a month Dust stuck to the safety switch rotary brush wheels and rotating sections might cause reductions in suction power or malfunctions CAUTION Risk of injury Detach from the body extension pipe smart hose when performing maintenance CAUTION Risk of damage to the floor If dust gets tangled in the wheel the wheels cannot rotate which might cause wear and tear and floor damage The wheel or ro...

Page 33: ...ower head and open the lever Remove the brush holder Adjust the rotary brush with the groove Attach it to its original position Insert the hook Attach the brush holder Close the lever Do not use cleansers bleach etc Doing so might cause discoloration deformation etc If the rotary brush has been washed with water attach it after thoroughly drying it naturally in the shade It takes approximately 24 ...

Page 34: ...ocks the inlet Cool down the body Remove the foreign substance from the rotary brush Do not firmly press the power head or the mini power head against the floor or carpet The safeguard is released after 5 to 60 minutes and you can use the cleaner normally Dust clogged in clean filter or sponge filter Dust clogged in clean filter or sponge filter Operation while blocking the inlet Foreign substance...

Page 35: ...he charging station for charging P E 11 Is the cleaner set on the charging station Detach it from the charging station When the battery gets hot the body might stop automatically to prevent the battery from overheating Wait for the body to cool down and then start operation again P E 12 Operating time is short even after charging Did you leave the body unattended for a long period of time without ...

Page 36: ... of the power head stops or the LED lights turn off The filter indicator lamp flashes The rotary brush might stop automatically to prevent the power head motor from overheating Empty the dust case and perform maintenance wash with water on the filters Remove the object that is blocking the inlet P E 20 to E 24 P E 27 to E 29 The rotary brush of the mini power head stops The rotary brush might stop...

Page 37: ...se consult with the Hitachi authorized service agent The battery indicator lamp flashes quickly about four times per second Is the battery correctly attached to the body Correctly attach the battery to the body and start the operation again P E 2 Quick flashing of the battery indicator lamp about four times per second indicates that either the battery is consumed or the battery is damaged So pleas...

Page 38: ... heat generation a fire or an electric shock Hold the handle pull the battery release button in the direction of the arrow hold the side of the battery and pull it out in the direction of the arrow Detach the attachments P E 13 from the body Detach the battery Attaching the new battery P E 2 1 2 3 CAUTION Risk of injury Do not let your finger stick out from the battery release button when removing...

Page 39: ...55mm 1 012mm 337mm 93mm 201mm AC100 240V 50 60Hz 0 43 0 28A DC25 7V 0 9A Approx 3 5 hours Varies depending on room temperature operating time etc 1 2m 205mm 310mm 495mm 1 3kg Model name Input Output Charge time Cord length Outer dimensions L W H Weight Power head 1 pc Extension pipe 1 pc Charging station Base Stand 1 pc each 260mm 310mm 777mm Maintenance brush 1 pc Crevice brush 1 pc Mini power he...

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