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After use
3.1
Switching off
1.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner with the on/off switch with integrated power control (Fig. 8/1) and pull the
plug from the mains socket.
2.
Keep the plug in your hand.
3.
To retract the power cord operate the carrying-handle with integrated cable retraction button (Fig. 8/2).
3.2
Transporting
Only carry the vacuum cleaner by its carrying-handle (Fig. 9/1).
3.3
Parking and storage
To park the appliance when interrupting work you can hook the floor nozzle's parking-hook into the parking-
bracket (Fig. 10/A).
To store the appliance you can hook the telescopic tube's storage hook onto the storage bracket (Fig. 10/
B). We recommend to first push the telescopic tube together by pressing the release catch (Fig. 10/B1).
Before storing the appliance for a prolonged time empty the dust container
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chapter 3.4, „Emptying and
cleaning the dust container“
and dispose of its contents properly.
Always store the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
3.4
Emptying and cleaning the dust container
Empty the dust container after each vacuuming session, but at the latest when the "MAX" mark (Fig. 11/2
has been reached or the cleaning indicator (Fig. 11/A3) lights up.
1.
Push both release buttons simultaneously (Fig. 11/1).
2.
Remove the dust container by pulling it upwards out of its receptacle.
3.
Empty the dust container by holding it low over a dustbin and only then push the release catch of the bottom
plate (Fig. 12/1).
4.
Remove any residual dust from the dust container using a dry cloth or a soft brush, e. g. the supplied
furniture brush.
5.
Close the dust compartment bottom plate.
6.
Also clean the filters on this occasion. Clean these if necessary,
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chapter 4.2, „Checking and cleaning the
cyclone“
,
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chapter 4.3, „Cleaning / changing the laminar motor protection filter“
or
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chapter 4.4, „Cleaning
/ changing the exhaust filter“
.
7.
Put the dust container back into its holder. You must feel and hear it clicking into place.
WARNING:
Danger of injury! During uncontrolled retraction the power cord can whip around, become an obstacle or
overthrow objects. Therefore keep the plug in your hand and guide it during retraction of the power cord.
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ATTENTION:
Do not carry the appliance by the handle of the dust container. You might accidentally push the release
buttons (Fig. 1/30), causing the vacuum cleaner to drop.
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9
ATTENTION:
Never store the appliance next to heat sources (e.g. stoves or radiators). Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
Heat can damage the appliance.
B
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A
10
ATTENTION:
Switch off the appliance before emptying the dust container. This will prevent dust from damaging the
appliance.
NOTE:
You can dispose of the contents of the dust container with your regular domestic waste as long as it does not
contain any substances not permitted in domestic waste.
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