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Thank you for buying the new GL-50 vacuum cleaner from
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about the unique features of this product. Please visit
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Please keep this instruction manual. When passing the
vacuum cleaner on to a third party, please also pass on
this instruction manual.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use and
not for commercial use.
Only use this vacuum cleaner in accordance with the
instructions in this instruction manual.
The manufacturer will not accept any responsibility for
damage caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
Therefore, please note the following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with:
Manufacturer's original dust bags
Manufacturer's original replacement parts, -accessories
or -special accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used for:
cleaning persons or animals
Vacuuming up:
– Microbes
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning substances
– Damp or liquid substances
– Highly flammable or explosive substances and gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating
systems
– toner dust from printers and copiers
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised rules
of technology and the relevant safety regulations.
Stand the appliance on a firm, secure surface when
vacuuming.
When vacuuming stairs, the appliance must always be
positioned below the user.
In the following cases, do not use the appliance and
contact the after-sales service.
– if the power cable is damaged.
– if you have accidentally vacuumed up some liquid or
liquid has entered the inside of the appliance.
– if the appliance has been dropped.
Always observe the information on the rating plate
when using the vacuum cleaner and connecting it to
the power supply.
Only allow children to use the vacuum cleaner under
supervision.
This appliance must not be operated by children or
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or with a lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been instructed in the use of the
appliance by a responsible person.
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Avoid vacuuming close to your head when using
ozzles and tubes.
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=> Risk of injury!
Never carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Fully extend the power cord when using the vacuum
cleaner continuously for several hours.
hen disconnecting the appliance from the mains,
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pull the plug itself to remove it; do not pull on the
power cord.
o not pull the power cord over sharp edges or allow
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it to become trapped.
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any work on
the vacuum cleaner.
Do not operate the vacuum cleaner if it is damaged.
nplug the power cord from the mains if a fault is
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detected.
For safety reasons, only authorised after-sales service
personnel are permitted to carry out repairs and fit
replacement parts to the vacuum cleaner.
Protect the vacuum cleaner from outside weather
conditions, moisture and sources of heat.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag
fitted.
=> This can damage the appliance.
Do not allow any inflammable substances or substances
containing alcohol to come into contact with the filters
(dust bag, motor protection filter, exhaust filter, etc.).
The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for use on construction sites.
=> Vacuuming up building rubble could damage the
appliance.
Switch off the appliance when it is not in use.
At the end of its life, the appliance should immediately be rendered unusable, then disposed of in an
appropriate manner.
Plastic bags and films must be kept out of the reach of
children before disposal.
=> Risk of suffocation!
Disposal information
Packaging
he packaging is designed to protect the vacuum
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cleaner from being damaged during transport.
It is made of environmentally-friendly materials and can
be recycled.
Dispose of packaging that is no longer required at an
ppropriate recycling point.
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Old appliances
ld appliances still contain many valuable materials.
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Therefore, please take old appliances to your retailer or
recycling centre so that they can be recycled.
For current disposal methods, please enquire at your
appliance dealership or local council.
Disposal of filters and dust bags
Filters and dust bags are manufactured from environmentally friendly materials. Provided that they do not
contain substances that are not permitted in household waste, you can dispose of them with your normal
household waste.
Please note
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Only connect the appliance to a socket rated for at
least 16 amps.
If a fuse is tripped when you switch on the vacuum
cleaner, this may be because other electrical
appliances which have a high current draw are
connected to the same power circuit.
To prevent the fuse from blowing, select the lowest
power setting before switching the appliance on, and
increase the power only once it is running.
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Your vacuum cleaner
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1 Adjustable floor tool
2 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve
3 Suction hose
4 Hose handgrip
5 Exhaust grille
6 Carrying handle
7 Dust bag compartment lid
8 Accessories compartment
9 Crevice nozzle
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10 Upholstery nozzle
11 Dust bag change indicator
12 ON/OFF button
13 Parking aid
14 Power cord
15 Dust bag
16 Motor protection filter, washable
17 Hepa filter
18 Storage aid (on underside of unit)
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Replacement parts and special accessories
Replacement filter pack
ilter type GXXL (BBZ41FGXXL)
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For best performance: GXXL plus (BBZ41GXXLP)
Contents: 4 filter bags with seal
http://www.dust-bag-bosch.com
epa filter BBZ154HF
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Additional filter for cleaner exhaust air.
Recommended for allergy sufferers. Replace once a
year.
TURBO-UNIVERSAL
All in one brushing and vacuuming of upholstered furniture, mattresses, car seats, etc. Ideal for picking up
pet hair. The brush roller is driven by the suction air
flow of the vacuum cleaner.
No separate electrical connection is needed.
1 micro-hygiene filter
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brush for upholstery BBZ42TB
TURBO-UNIVERSAL
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brush for floors BBZ102TBB
All in one brushing and vacuuming of shor t-pile rugs
and carpets and all hard floor coverings. Ideal suitable
for picking up pet hair. The brush roller is driven via
the suction air flow of the vacuum cleaner.
No separate electrical connection is needed.
Hard floor tool BBZ123HD
For vacuuming hard floors
(parquet, tiles, terracotta, etc.)
Bionic filter BBZ11BF
Additional filter for reducing unpleasant odours
Please replace the filter once it begins to lose its
effect (after approx. 1 year)
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Starting up
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Before using for the first time
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igure
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● Push the handgrip onto the flexible hose and lock it in position.
Click!
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● Open the accessories compartment.
● Insert the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle in the accessories
compartment in the appliance lid.
● Close the accessories compartment.
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