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Before operating
appliance for the first time
Thank you for choosing THOMAS AIRTEC/
AIRTEC RC. We are sure that you will enjoy
using your new THOMAS AIRTEC/AIRTEC RC
vacuum cleaner. We listen to our customers
and if you have any suggestions, please con-
tact us at [email protected].
For optimum and safe operation of this product, please
care fully read this instruction manu al - including the
safety and warning notes - before use.
Developed and manufactured in Germany using the
latest technology, your new THOMAS AIRTEC/AIRTEC
RC is designed to give long life, excellent performance
and ease of use. The powerful suction, (light weight)
and high filtration technology set new performance
standards. With three castor wheels, excellent furni-
ture protection from its patented air belt shock absorb-
er, professional attach ments, an ergonomic handle,
electronic power adjustment and an easily adjustable
telescopic tube, the THOMAS AIRTEC/AIRTEC RC
guarantees easy operation.
Part identification
1 = upholstery nozzle
2 = hose end
3 = locking ring
4 = neck
5 = handle
6 = button
7 = telescopic tube
8 = slide button
9 = crevice nozzle
10 = pedal
11 = combination nozzle with parquet brush
12 = on/off/power control knob
13 = bag light
14 = cable
15 = Hospital-Grade-Microfilter
16 = catch
17 = Micro-Hygiene-Filter K
18 = Carrying groove
19 = Cover
20 = filter bag
21 = filter bag holder
22 = catch
23 = filter bag top
24 = Parking groove
25 = air-belt
26 = foam
27 = grooves
28 = clip
Safety points
• THOMAS AIRTEC/AIRTEC RC is intended for
household use by adults.
• The appliance must not be put into operation if:
– the main cable is damaged
– the appliance shows clear signs of damage
– the appliance has fallen or been dropped.
• The voltage data on the appliance’s rating plate
must conform to the power supply.
• Do not allow nozzles and tubes (when the appli-
ance is switched on) to come within the proximity of
the head – danger for eyes and ears, for example.
• Do not vacuum noxious substances or corrosive or
solvent liquids.
• Never operate the appliance in rooms where
inflammable materials are stored or where gases
have formed.
• Materials such as petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil can form explosive gases or mixtures by being
subjected to centrifugal air from the appliance.
• Never vacuum hot ash, glowing objects or liquid.
• Check before every use to be sure that you have
correctly fitted the filters required for the specific
application.
• Do not vacuum toner dust! Toners such as those
used in printers and copiers, can be electric
conductors! Furthermore, it is possible that the
appliance’s filter system will not completely filter out
toner dust, and in this way it can enter the air sup-
ply of the room.
• Acetone, acids and solvents can attack the materi-
als used in this appliance.
• Extreme care is required when vacuuming stair car-
pets with your appliance. Ensure that the vacuum
cleaner stands firmly on the step and take care that
the flexible hose is not stretched beyond its actual
length. When using the vacuum cleaner on stairs,
always ensure that you hold the appliance steady
with one hand.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst it is
switched on and ensure that children do not play
around with the appliance.
• Always pull out the plug
– if the appliance malfunctions during operation
– before cleaning and maintenance
– after use
– when changing the filter.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the cable,
but only by removing the plug directly from the
socket.
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