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Preparing for use

It is essential to observe the Warning

and Safety instructions in the

Connect the suction hose to the

Operating instructions for your

handle (see illustration a)

vacuum cleaner.

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Insert the suction hose into the

handle until it clicks into position.

Important:

–

Keep batteries out of the reach of

Connect the handle to the suction

children.

tube (see illustration b)

–

Do not short circuit or recharge

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Insert the handle into the suction tube

batteries, or throw them into a fire.

until it clicks into position. To do this,

line up the guides on the two pieces.

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Disposing of batteries: remove the

batteries from the handle and

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To release the handle from the suction

dispose of them in your recycling

tube, press the release button and

bin. Do not dispose of them with the

pull the handle away from the tube.

normal household waste.

Insert batteries into the handle (see

The illustrations referred to in the text

illustrations c and d)

are shown at the end of the operating

a Loosen the screws on the cover.

instructions.

b Press down on both sides of the

cover to remove.

c Take out the battery holder and

insert the three batteries supplied

making sure they are the right way

round.

d Replace the battery holder in the

direction of the arrows on the holder

and battery compartment, so that

both line up.

e Replace the cover and tighten the

screws.

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Correct use

Maintenance and care

Vacuuming (see illustration e)

Changing the batteries on the handle

(see illustrations c and d)

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When vacuuming, pull the cleaner

behind you on its wheels. You can

You will need three 1.5 V (AAA)

stand it upright for vacuuming stairs

batteries.

and curtains etc.

a Loosen the screws on the cover.

Warning: when vacuuming

b Press down on both sides of the

especially fine dust, e.g. sawdust,

cover to remove.

sand, plaster, flour, talcum powder

c Take out the battery holder and

etc., electrostatic charges build up

change the three batteries, making

naturally. Under certain conditions

sure they are the right way round.

these charges will be released. To

avoid the unpleasant effects of these

d Replace the battery holder in the

discharges, a metal inlay has been

direction of the arrows on the holder

incorporated into the underside of

and battery compartment, so that

the handle. Please make sure that

both line up.

you keep your hand in constant

e Replace the cover and tighten the

contact with this metal strip during

screws.

vacuuming.

Illuminating the working area (see

illustration f)

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Press the I button on the handle.

The lighting will switch itself off

automatically after approx. 30 seconds.

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