
CV 66/2
Start up
A B C A Open lid of filter chamber.
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Warning
These are only brief instructions! Please read and comply with these instructions prior to using or servicing your 
appliance.
The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dangers 
for the operator and other persons.
B Slide the filter bag into the basket with the 
opening facing the connecting hub. 
Push the opening of the filter bag over the 
connection nozzle. 
C Close the lid of filter chamber.
A B C A Remove the entire mains cable by turning 
the rotating cable holder.
B Connect the mains cable.
A B C A Swivel the push handle lock outwards.
B Adjust the handle to the desired height. 
C Secure the pushing handle.
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Operation
A B C A Switch on the appliance at the main switch.
B Run over the area to be cleaned at a steady 
speed. Heavy soiling must be run over 
several times.
C Perform the cleaning operation.
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Finish operation
A B A Switch off the appliance at the main switch.
Pull out the mains plug. 
If the display for a full filter bag is illuminated, 
switch the appliance off and replace the filter 
bag.
B Cable storage on the foldable cable hook.
Maintenance and care
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2
A B A Tilt the appliance backwards and 
store it on the pushing handle.
B Clean below the appliance.
Remove fibres, hair and strings 
from the brush rollers.
A B A Bend the locking plate outward and 
pull the bearing block out from the 
bottom.
B Repeat process on the second 
brush roller.
daily
weekly
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A B A Clean brushes and check for wear 
and tear. 
The brushes are considered worn, 
if the bristles have the same length 
as the yellow indicator bristles.
Note
Always replace brushes in pairs.
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