Bosch BSG81 User Manual

BSG81...UC Vacuum cleaner

Use and Care Manual.................................................

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Important Safeguards
Use as directed

A NOTE

This vacuum cleaner is intended for use in the home and not for industrial purposes.
The vacuum cleaner must be used exclusively in accordance with the
specifications stated in the instructions.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages which arise from use
which is not as directed or has been caused by an incorrect operation of the vacuum
cleaner. Therefore, please ensure that the following information is observed and heeded.

Safety information

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Awarning - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Acaution

I Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.
I Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
I Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near

children.
I Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service

center.
I Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord

around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from

heated surfaces.

I Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
I Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
I Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free

of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
I Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in

areas where they may be present.
I Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or

hot ashes.

I Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
I Do not vaccum up damp substances or liquids to avoid electrical shock hazards.
I Do not operate the brush on or next to people or animals or let the tube or nozzles get

close to your face or head to prevent entanglement or possible injury from flying debris.
I Do not operate the vacuum if any part of it is damaged to prevent injury to the operator

or bystanders.

■ Do not use machine as a step.

■ Do not re-use or wash the filters.

■ Do not remove any screws.

■ Do not vaccum up sharp objects to prevent injuries when opening or emptying the

appliance.

■ Do not use a damaged vaccum appliance.

■ Do operate the appliance only with original dust bags.

■ Do operate the appliance only by using original spare parts, accessories or

optional accessories. Use only as described in this manual.

■ Do connect and start up the vacuum cleaner only in accordance with the information

stipulated on the identification plate.

■ Do protect the vacuum cleaner from external weather conditions, dampness and heat

sources.

■ Do switch off and unplug the appliance before any assembly, cleaning and before

servicing.

■ Do supervise children whenever they are around an operating appliance to prevent

injury to the child and possible damage from misuse of the appliance.

■ Do switch off and unplug the appliance if it stops sucking or at the event of any

other fault.

■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

■ Turn of all controls before unplugging.

■ Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

■ Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

■ Unplug before connecting the Turbo Universal floor brush.

■ Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments.

■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quaiified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

■ The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured.

Avoid picking up sharp objects.

■ Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or

motorized nozzle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

1 Ergoplus handle with integral accessory 14 Power cord

holder 15 Parking aid (on unit underside)

2 4in1 accessory 16 Motor protection filter
3 Suction hose 17 Filter bracket
4 ON/OFF button 18 MEGAfilf plus dust bag
5 Power indicator* 19 Dual action nozzie with carpet lifter*
6 Change dust bag indicator 20 Dual action nozzle with carpet lifter
7 Suction adjustment and snap connector*
8 Exhaust filter 21 Dust compartment latch

9 Parking aid (with automatic OFF*) 22 Socket for electrobrush
10 Frame for exhaust filter 23 Telescopic tube with sliding sleeve’
11 Dust compartment cover
12 Exhaust grille latch
13 Exhaust grille

24 Telescopic tube with siiding sieeve and

snap connector*

^ depending on design

starting up

Insert the suction hose connector into the suction
opening until it engages.

Connect the handle and the telescopic tube together.

Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it
engages.

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'Depending on version

Connect the floor nozzle and the telescopic tube
together.

Push the telescopic tube into the connecting piece of
the floor nozzle until it engages.

'Depending on version

Electrobrush (Depending on version)

For notes on the use and maintenance of the electrobrush, see the separate
instruction manual provided.

To adjust the length of the telescopic tube, press the
sliding sleeve in the direction of the arrow and adjust
the tube to the required length.

Grasp the plug and pull the power cord to the
required length and insert the plug in a wall socket.

If your unit has an electronically operated power cord
reel, the Power indicator now lights up green.

‘Depending on version

To switch your vacuum cleaner on and off, press the
ON/Off button in the direction of the arrow.

Use the suction adjuster to adjust the suction to the
required level.

■ Low suction range:
For cleaning delicate fabrics, such as curtains.

■ Middle suction range:
For daily cleaning of lightly soiled surfaces.

■ High suction range:
For cleaning durable floor coverings, hard floors and
for heavily soiled surfaces.

Vacuuming

IMPORTANT
You have bought an extremely powerful device.
The highest suction setting is therefore only recommended for heavily soiled,
durable carpeted and hard floors.

Adjusting the floor nozzle:

■ For cleaning rugs
and carpets

■ For cleaning hard floors

Floor nozzle with carpet lifter

When you pull the floor nozzle backwards,
the rug is lifted, allowing you to clean underneath
the carpet edge.

Vacuuming with accessories

Pull the 4in1 accessory in the direction of the arrow to

remove it from the accessory holder.

a) Crevice nozzle

For vacuuming in crevices and corners. For difficult
to get to places, the 4in1 accessory can be
extended in two stages to 14 inches (or 360 mm)
by pulling out the crevice nozzle.

■ Extend the crevice nozzle to the second stop until
you can hear it engage.

■ To push the crevice nozzle together again, release
the telescope lock (by pressing in arrow direction).

b) Upholstery nozzle

For cleaning upholstery, curtains, etc.

c) Furniture brush

For window frames, cabinets, lamp shades etc.

■ Fold the upholstery nozzle over in the direction of

the arrow.

■ To extend the brush ring, turn in the direction of

the arrow.

■ Before replacing the 4in1 accessory in the

accessory holder, retract the bush ring and fold
the upholstery nozzle back.

I Caution; to prevent damage to the nozzle / furniture

■ brush, fold the upholstery nozzle out only when the
furniture brush is retracted.

When you stop cleaning for a moment, you can use
the parking aid at the back of the vacuum cleaner.
Slide the plastic tab on the nozzle connector into the
groove at the back of the vacuum cleaner.
If your cleaner has the automatic Off function, it will
now switch itself off.
=> Power indicator lights up "green".

‘Depending on version

After work

■ Switch the vacuum cleaner off and unplug the

power cord.

■ Tug the power cord and let go. The power cord then

winds itself up automatically.

■ On vacuum cleaners with an electronically operated

power cord reel,, the power cord is automatically
wound up when you pull the plug out of the wall
socket.

■ To activate the power cord brake again, pull the

power cord.
To deactivate the power cord brake, quickly tug the
power cord.
=> The power cord then continues to be wound up.

To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, you can use
the parking aid on the cleaner’s underside. Place the
vacuum cleaner upright.
Slide the plastic tab on the floor nozzle into the
groove on the unit underside.

To remove the suction hose, press the two buttons
together, and pull the hose out.

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To release the connection, press the snap connector
and pull the handle out.

‘Depending on version

To release the connection, press the snap connector
and pull the telescopic tube out.

•Depending on version

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Changing the dust bag

Replacing the MEGAfilt^lus dust bag

■ The change dust bag indicator lights up red.

■ Operate the dust compartment latch in the
direction of the arrow to open the dust compartment
cover.

Seal the MEGAfilt®plus dust bag by pulling the sealing
strip and pull up to remove the bag.

Place a new MEGAfilt*plus dust bag into the holder
and close the dust compartment cover.

I Important

• A MEGAfilt®plus dust bag or textile filter must be
properly in place or the dust compartment cover

will not close. Do not force the cover if it does

not close easily. Inspect the bag installation and

adjust it as needed.

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Replacing the motor protection filter

You should change the microsan filter with each new
replacement dust bag pack
(at least after every five dust bags).

Open the dust compartment cover.
Pull the filter holder out in the direction of the arrow

and open it.

Dispose of the motor protection filter and fit a new
motor protection filter.
Close the filter support, slide into the vacuum

cleaner and close the dust compartment cover.

Replacing the micro-hygiene filter*

You should change the microsan filter with each new
replacement filter pack
(at least after every five dust bags).

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Press the exhaust grille latch in the direction of the

arrow to unlatch the exhaust grille and open it.

Press the filter frame latch in the direction of the arrow
to unlatch the filter frame and remove it.

Remove the foam and the microsan filter.

"Depending on version

Dispose of the used microsan filter and fit a new one.

"Depending on version

Clean the foam and replace in the filter frame.

"Depending on version

If you have used the vacuum cleaner for fine dust particles

(such as plaster or cement), clean the motor protection filter by tapping it and,

if necessary, replace the motor protection filter and the microsan filter.

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Remove the activated carbon filter by pulling the tab
and dispose of it as normal

'Depending on version

Fit a new activated carbon ‘ilter.

'Depending on version

Slide the filter frame under the two retaining ribs and
turn in the direction of the arrow until it engages.
Close the exhaust grille.

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Replacing the HEPA filter (Depending on version)

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, you need to replace this filter
once a year.

Replacing the activated carbon filter (Depending on version)

If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter and an activated carbon filter,
you need to replace the HEPA filter yearly and the activated carbon filter twice a year.

Maintenance

■ Before the appliance is cleaned, ensure that it has been switched off and unplugged.

■ Vacuum cleaners and accessories made of plastic can be cleaned using a general
commercial plastic cleaner.

Do not usé scouring agents, glass or aii-purpose cleaners. Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water!

If necessary, the dust compartment can be cleaned using another vacuum cleaner,
or simply cleaned with a dry dust cloth / dust brush.

Subject to change without notice.

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Spare parts and optional accessories

Replacement dust bag packaging BBZ 52AFPUC

contains :
5 MEGAfilt® plus replacement dust bags with auto-seal
1 Microsan filter
1 protective motor filter

HEPA filter BBZ151HFUC

Recommended for allergy sufferers. Purifies the
discharge air so that it is cleaner than the normal
ambient air. Filters even such small particles that it
complies with the European standard for clean air of
HEPA class 12.

Activated carbon filter BBZ190AFUC

Extra thick activated carbon cushion permanently
prevents irritating odors.
May only be used in conjunction with the discharge
filters on the BSG8.. series.

Turbo brush for floors BBZ 101TBUC

Brushes and vacuums simultaneously. Suitable for all
floors. Good pick-up of fluff, threads and hairs.
Flattened pile is restored. Side air control for adapting
roller speed to floor type. The brush roller is driven by
the suction power of the vacuum cleaner.
No electrical supply required

Brush for parquet and hard floors BBZ 121HDUC

Specially for parquet and sensitive hard floors

Fitted with 2 castors and extra soft bristles, glides
over floors effortlessly, taking up dust, dirt from cracks
and crevices.

BOSCH Small Appliance Warranty

BSH Home Appliances («BOSCH») warrants all new small appliances to be free from
original defects in design, materials and workmanship for one (1) year after the sale to
the original owner.

Within the stated warranty period, BOSCH will repair or replace, at its sole option,
any small appliance or parts thereof which prove defective under the conditions of
normal use and service at no charge to you. It is the owner's responsibility to return

the appliance for repair. Repaired and replacement small appliances and parts shall

be the same or as close in appearance as possible to the original for the purposes of

this warranty.

Should you require service of your BOSCH small appliance, please contact customer
service at 1 -866-44-BOSCH. Repair of BOSCH appliances should only be performed
by qualified technicians.

This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchase and is not transferable.

Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures caused by accident, misuse,
neglect, abuse, including tampering, use of frequency or voltage other than marked

on the product, and use for commercial purposes.
To the extent allowed by law, this warranty sets out your exclusive remedies, whether

for negligence or otherwise. BOSCH will not be liable for any consequential or

incidental damages, losses or expenses.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRENTIES. ANY
WARRENTY IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR

THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESSSED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE. BOSCH DOES

NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.

No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless

authorized in writing by an officer of BOSCH. Some states do not allow limitations on

how long implied warranties last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights amd you may also have other rigths
which vary from state to state.

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BSH Home Appliances Corporation

5551 McFadden Avenue

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

USA

Web site: ww\w.boschvacuums.com

Customer Service (toll free): 1-866-44BOSCH (1-866-442-6724)

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