UFESA AC4818, Operating Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
1. Floor brush
2. Crevice nozzle
3. Upholstery brush
4. Telescopic tube
5. Manual suction control
6. Hose
7. Bag attachment piece
8. Bag
9. Motor
suction fi lter
10. Air outlet fi lter
11. Air outlet fi lter cover
12. On/Off pedal
13. Electronic power regulator
14. Cable rewind pedal
15. Bag full indicator
16. Handles
17. Brush for wooden
fl oors
18. Beater brush (carpets)
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
• Read these instructions carefully. Safeguard
them for future reference.
• Before plugging the appliance into the mains,
check that the voltage corresponds to that
stated on the characteristics plate.
• The appliance should be switched off when
plugging it in or when unplugging it.
• The appliance has been designed exclusively
for domestic use. It must only be used in
accordance with these instructions. The
manufacturer will not be held any responsibility
for any damage caused by improper use or
incorrect operation.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack experience and knowledge, unless they
have been give supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with the cable
still coiled.
• Do not unplug the appliance by tugging on the
cable.
• Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the mains
supply when not in use and before proceeding
to clean it or change the bags or
fi lters.
• This vacuum cleaner must not be used
without the dust bag or the fi lter protector.
• This appliance has been designed exclusively
for domestic use.
• Never use the vacuum to suck up hot ashes,
sharp objects or liquids.
• Do not leave the vacuum beside hot ovens,
heaters or radiators.
• Do not use the vacuum if it has any passage
obstructed, given that this will reduce the
air
fl ow, causing it to overheat which may
damage the appliance.
• Do not handle either the vacuum or the plug
with wet hands. Do not immerse the appliance
in water.
• Do not pull on either the cable or the suction
tube to move the vacuum. Use the carry
handle.
• Do not let children handle the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if either the cable or
plug are damaged.
• When closing doors, make sure they do not
pinch the cable.
• Do not switch the appliance on if the cable or
plug are damaged or if it can be detected that
the appliance is not working correctly.
• Cable repairs and replacements must be
carried out exclusively by an Authorised
Technical Service Centre.
• Attention: Do not use the vacuum cleaner
to suck up building waste (cement, brick
dust, rubble, sawdust, etc.).
• These types of particles quickly clog up
the pores in the dust bag causing the
appliance to overheat.
SWITCHING ON AND USE
1. Check that the dust bag (8) has been fi tted
correctly.
2. Fit the tube (4) suction hose (6) with the
brushes (1 and 17) or nozzle (2 / 3) that is
required and
fi t the hose onto the vacuum
intake.
3. Pull the cable out and plug it into the mains
supply. Press the On/Off pedal (12).
4. Set the power with the electronic power
regulator (13), fi gure 1.
5 The intensity can be regulated from the
hand grip. Opening the fl ap (5) reduces
suction whereas closing it increases suction,
fi gure 2.
6. When you have fi nished using the appliance
press the On/Off pedal (12), fi gure 3.
Disconnect the plug from the mains and wind
in the cord by pressing down on the automatic
cord rewind pedal. Use the handles (16),
fi gures 4 and 5, for moving the appliance.
The tube and the brush can be parked either
horizontally or vertically on top of the vacuum
cleaner during any breaks during cleaning,
fi gures 6 and 7.