1:`To extend the power cord:
When vacuuming:
Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use
Gently pull the cord from the
even strokes.
Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.
recess located in the rear of the
cleaner. The cord has two marks.
Using the Accessories
The
yellow
mark shows the
The
Floor Brush
is adjustable for use on carpets or bare floors.
maximum safe length to which
Bare Floors:
Press the
you can extend the cord. If you
lever showing the Brush
can see the
red
mark the cord has
Symbol. The brush will
been lengthened too much.
appear.
Never extend the cord beyond the
Carpets:
Press the lever
red mark or you may damage the
showing the Floor symbol
cord winding mechanism.
to retract the floor brush.
2: To rewind the cord:
Unplug
the cord. Press the cord release
pedal down. Gently guide the
cord by hand into the cleaner
until it is fully rewound. Do not let
the cord return unaided or it may
Use the furniture Brush to vacuum cushions, etc.
whip and cause damage or injury.
The Crevice Tool can be used to vacuum the sides of sofas, or
in recesses in curtains, central heating radiators etc.
Using the Appliance
General Do's and Don'ts
Make sure the dust cup is empty!
(see Page 6)
Fit the appropriate attachments. Extend the power cord to a
Do NOT
attach or remove accessories when the vacuum
usable length. Plug the mains plug into the mains point.
cleaner is switched on.
Do NOT
pull the cleaner around the room by the hose.
1: Switch on:
Press the Mains ON/OFF pedal to switch the
power ON. (Press again to switch the power OFF)
Do NOT
over extend the hose. Trying to reach beyond the
hose length could cause an accident.
Be especially careful on stairs.
Do NOT
pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not over extend the cord. Switch the cleaner off and move it to a
closer power point. Use just enough cord to do the job.
Use the carry handle to lift or move the cleaner.
If you are moving the cleaner a long way or up a flight of stairs,
switch off, rewind the power cord and park the accessories.
Examine the dust level and empty the dust cup regularly.
NEVER let the dust exceed the MAX level
(See Page 6).
When you have finished vacuuming:
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Switch off, unplug the cleaner and rewind the power cord.
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Empty the dust cup and clean the dust cup filters.
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Disconnect the accessories and store the cleaner vertically
or normally with the accessories in the parked position.
2: Adjust the motor speed.
Rotate the motor speed control
to adjust the motor speed. This controls the suction power of
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF SWITCH
the cleaner.
There is a safety switch inside the cleaner to prevent the unit
Use a low setting for curtains and delicate fabrics.
from being run with too high a vacuum rate. If the airways or
filters get clogged the pressure in the cleaner will be excessive
Use a medium setting for long pile and velour carpets or soft
and the safety switch will be turned on. The cleaner then will
textile flooring tiles.
stop working to protect the motor from overheating.
Use a high setting for rough short pile carpets, coir matting and
rugs, and hard bare floors.
If this happens switch off and unplug the cleaner
immediately.
3:
The suction can be fine-controlled by moving the airflow
Allow the motor to cool down for one hour and clean the
slider in the hose handle.
airways and filters thoroughly. Plug the cleaner in again and
switch on: the cleaner should now operate normally.
NOTE: Repeated and excessive use of the cleaner in a
blocked or semi-blocked state may cause the motor to fail
permanently.
For advice on clearing a blockage, refer to Page 8.
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Operating your Vacuum Cleaner
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