E-14
Safety switch
Stop
Rotate
For maintenance of the safety switch
→
(P.E-30)
When you lift the power head from the floor, the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for your safety.
WARNING
Risk of injury.
Do not touch the safety switch or the rotating rotary brush of the power head.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
The safety switch of the power head
How to clean
Carpet
Flooring/Tatami
To prevent damage to the floor, move along the grain of the flooring.
When cleaning a new tatami, its surface might become polished.
If dust remains on the floor after pulling the power head towards yourself, lift the
power head and vacuum again.
Clean by moving back and forth. You can collect dust thoroughly when pulling back.
When cleaning a new carpet for the first time, the cleaner might collect many loose threads.
CAUTION
Roller
Wheels
Rotary brush
Brushes
Brushes
You can clean proficiently by moving the power head back and forth across floor.
WARNING
Risk of injury.
Do not place the power head on parts of your body (on top of your
feet, etc.) when pulling the power head.
There is a risk of getting caught in the rotating 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.
Firmly pressing the power head against uneven surfaces such as
thresholds might wear out the wheels and damage the floor.
If dust gets tangled in the wheels, the wheels cannot rotate, which
might cause wear and tear and floor damage. Please do periodic
maintenance (about once a month).
→
(P.E-30, 31)
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 or the Hitachi authorized services agent. You can purchase the "rotary
brush and roller" as replacement parts.
→
(P.E-39)
The vacuum might be difficult to use depending on the floor type. In such case, switch to the "Standard" operation.
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust blocking the power head inlet. In this case,
perform maintenance (clean with water) for each filter.
→
(P.E-27 to E-29)
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