Safety advice and cautions
• Read these instructions carefully before
switching on the appliance and keep them for
future reference.
•
Failure to follow and observe these instructions
could lead to an accident.
Electric safety
•
Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is
damaged.
• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the
nameplate matches the mains voltage before
plugging in the appliance.
• Connect the appliance to a socket that can
supply a minimum of 10 amps.
•
Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
•
Do not leave the appliance out in the rain or
exposed to moisture. If water gets into the
appliance, this will increase the risk of electric
shock.
• If any of the appliance’s casing breaks,
immediately disconnect the appliance from the
mains to prevent the possibility of an electric
shock.
• Do not force the electrical cord. Never use
the electric cord to lift up, carry or unplug the
appliance.
• Check the state of the electrical connection
cable. Damaged or tangled cables increase the
risk of electric shock.
•
Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Use and care:
•
Do not use the appliance if the accessories or
parts are not fastened together properly.
•
Do not use the appliance to vacuum up water or
any other type of liquid.
•
Do not use the appliance if the on/ off switch
does not work.
•
Do not remove the appliance wheels.
•
Do not exceed the appliance’s working capacity.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
when not in use, before cleaning, making any
adjustment, or accessory change.
•
This appliance is for household use only, not
professional or industrial use.
•
This appliance is not a toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
•
This appliance is intended for adult use. Ensure
that this product is not used by the disabled,
children or people unfamiliar to its handling.
•
This appliance should be stored out of reach of
children and/or the disabled.
•
Make sure that the air inlet grill on the appliance
is not blocked by dust, dirt or other foreign
objects.
•
Check that the lid is closed properly before
starting the appliance.
•
Never vacuum hot or sharp objects (cigarette
butts, ash, nails, etc.)
• Any misuse or failure to follow the
instructions for use renders the guarantee
and the manufacturer’s liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Vacuuming function:
•
To secure the hose to the air intake, insert
hose & turn clockwise until hose “clicks” into
place.
•
To take off the vacuum hose, turn the hose
anticlockwise and pull outwards. (Fig. 1).
Securing accessories to the appliance:
•
The appliance is designed in such a manner
that the follwoing accessories may be
attached to the unit: (use the combination
that best meets your requirements)
Extension tube:
• Designed to provide access to surfaces
which are out of reach and make floor
cleaning comfortable, its length can be
adjusted by using the adjustment control.
-Floor tool:
•
Specially designed for cleaning floors (both
rugs, carpets and hard floors), the tool has
a retractable brush for greater efficiency on
these floors. It is advisable to have the brush
out for hard floors and the brush in for rugs
and carpets.
2-in-1 Crevice tool & floor brush:
• specially designed for getting into cracks
and difficult corners.
Use:
•
Take the length of cable required out of the
housing.
•
Connect the appliance to the mains.
• Switch the appliance on using the on/off
button.
•
Choose the desired power.
Speed variation:
•
The speed of the appliance can be regulated
by using the speed regulator control. This
function is very useful, as it makes it possible
to adapt the power of the appliance to the
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