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assembly / operation
3. How to Assemble
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner
from the electrical outlet before assembling or
removing the accessories.
1.
Insert the flexible hose into the inlet on the main body
of the vacuum cleaner. Push in until it clicks into
position (Fig.3/1).
2.
Push the telescopic extension tube on to the end of
the handle (Fig.3/2).
3.
The telescopic extension tube can be lengthened or
shortened by pushing the button in and sliding the
tube apart or together as required (Fig.3/3).
4.
Fit the combination floor head
(Model: V-118 only)
or
TurboBrush or Hard Floor tool head
(Model: V-118CP
only)
by pushing onto the extension tube (Fig.3/4).
4. How to Operate
Cord Release
Fully unwind the power cord. A yellow mark on the power
cord indicates the recommended cord length. Do not
exceed the cord length beyond the red mark.
On/Off Button
Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet. Ensure the
vacuum cleaner is switched off.
Press the on/off button located on the top of the vacuum
cleaner and press the button again to turn the vacuum
cleaner off.
Carpet Cleaning
Model V-118 only:
For carpet and rug cleaning press the
rocker switch on the combination floor head to raise the
brushes.
Model V-118CP only:
Attach the TurboBrush floor head
to the end of the extension tube. For large carpeted areas
only. (NOTE: not recommended for hard floors)
Hard floor cleaning
Model V-118 only:
For hard floor cleaning, press the
rocker switch on the combination floor head to lower the
brushes.
Model V-118CP only:
Attach the hard floor tool head to
the end of the extension tube. For parquet and laminate
coverings.
Cord Rewind
To rewind the power cord, press the cord rewind button,
located on the top of the vacuum cleaner, and guide the
power cord with one hand. This will prevent the cord from
whipping which could cause damage or injury.
Carry Handle
Use the carry handle located on the top of the machine to
move the vacuum cleaner from room to room.
Hose Storage
For convenience there is a slot located located on the rear
of the vacuum cleaner where the floor tool and hose can
be parked for carrying and storage.
Power Indicator
Located on the top of the machine, a green light will
indicate that the machine is working correctly.
Blocked Filter Indicator
Located behind the carry handle on the unit, the indicator
light will illuminate red when the filter or dirt container has
become blocked. When this occurs, empty the dirt
container and check the filters.
Fig.3/1
Fig.3/2
Fig.3/3
Fig.3/4
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