type of work that needs to be done.
Once you have finished using the appliance:
•
Turn the appliance off using the on/off switch.
•
Unplug the appliance from the mains.
•
Retract the cable by pressing the cable rewind
button and guide the cable into the appliance.
Carry handle/s:
• This appliance has a handle on the upper
part of the body, which facilitates comfortable
transportation.
•
This appliance has a handle situated on the
lower bottom front side so that it is easy and
comfortable to carry.
Parking position:
•
This appliance has two parking positions for
comfortable and simple storage.
•
To make use of the vertical parking put the
appliance in a vertical position (so that the
rear of the appliance is now leaning against
the floor) secure the hook of the rigid tube to
the hook which can be found on the lower part
of the appliance (Fig. 2a).
•
To use the horizontal parking position, fix the
break pad hook to the hook situated on the
rear side of the appliance. (Fig. 2b).
Safety trip switch:
• The appliance has a safety trip switch that
protects the appliance from overheating.
•
If the appliance turns itself off and does not
switch itself on again, disconnect it from the
mains supply, and wait for approximately 15
minutes before reconnecting. If the machine
does not start again seek authorised technical
assistance.
Cleaning
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
and allow it to cool before undertaking any
cleaning task.
• Clean the device with a damp cloth that
has been administered a couple of drops of
detergent. Dry afterwards.
• Do not use solvents, or products with an
acid or base pH such as bleach, or abrasive
products, for cleaning the appliance.
•
Do not submerge the appliance in water or any
other liquid, or place it under a running tap.
Changing the dust bag:
• Change the dust bag when there is a
noticeable reduction in the suction power
of the appliance. (The dust bag does not
necessarily have to be full to need changing;
for example, if very fine dust has been
vacuumed this can cover the pores in the bag
and make it necessary to replace it)
•
In any case, change the bag when the bag full
indicator is completely red.
• Disconnect the hose from the vacuum
cleaner’s air intake.
•
Open the bag compartment cover. (Fig 3).
•
Remove the bag from the bag support. (Fig 4).
•
Check the condition of the motor filter.
•
Replace the bag with another one, fitting it to
the bag support.
• Close the bag compartment cover; making
sure it is shut properly.
•
Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner’s air
intake. (Fig 1)
Changing the filters:
Air inlet and outlet filters:
•
Replacement is recommended at least once a
year or every 100 hours of use.
• It is recommended that you change the air
outlet filter at least once after every 100 hours
of using the appliance.
To remove filters:
Air inlet filter:
• Open the lid of the bag compartment and
remove the bag. (Fig 3).
•
The air inlet filter can be found in the motor’s
turbine air entrance.
• Remove the filter by pulling the filter plate
outwards, until the plate “unclips” (Fig.5)
•
Change the filter.
•
To replace the filter, push the plate towards the
motor grill until the plate “clicks” into place.
Air outlet filter:
•
Open the air outlet grill to access the filter (Fig
6).
•
Remove the filter from its housing.
•
Change the filter.
• To replace the filter, insert the removable
grill into the designated area and press the
clip downwards and push the top of the grill
towards the unit.
Accessories
• Accessories (such as filters, etc.) can be
purchased from distributors and authorised
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