Philips BP300 User Manual

Backpack Vacuum

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

COMMERCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD
BACKPACK VACUUM CLEANERS

CONGRATULATIONS

YOU HAVE JUST ACQUIRED A HIGH QUALITY VACUUM
CLEANER. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY,
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER.
KEEP MANUAL ON HAND FOR FURTHER REFERENCES.

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BP300 2/2004

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*When using an electrical backpack vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should be followed.

*Read all instructions before using vacuum cleaner.

WARNING

o reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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● Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

● Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Turn off

the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before
servicing.

● Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

● Use only as described in this manual. Use manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.

● Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.

● Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull a cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

● Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current
carrying capacity.

● Turn off all controls before unplugging.

● Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

● Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening

blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.

● This vacuum cleaner creates suction. Keep hair, loose clothing,
fingers, and all parts of body away from openings.

● Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches or hot ashes. Do not use without dust bag in place. Use
extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not use to pick up flammable
or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.

● Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.

● Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,

NOT THE CORD.

THESE MODELS ARE GROUNDED, CONNECT

TO A PROPERL

SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of shock.
an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must
be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly

- Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor

Y GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY -

This appliance is equipped with a cord having

grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounded
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter
that looks like the adapter illustrated in fig B and C may be used to con­nect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in fig B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used
only until a properly grounded outlet (fig A) can be installed by a qualified
electrician, The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending for the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.

Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

● Do not vacuum water or liquids.

● Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects, as they may damage the

hose, vacuum bag or the vacuum motor.

● Do not drop the vacuum on the floor.

● Do not operate the vacuum while it is standing on high-pile carpet.

It is essential that the exhaust airflow is not restricted.

● Do not wash or launder the cloth vacuum bag. It would destroy

the filtration capacity of the fabric.

● Do not kink or twist the power cord.

● Do not attempt to service the vacuum yourself. Repair by anyone

other than an authorized repair service center may void the warranty.

MAINTENANCE

● Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying the vacuum

bag, turn it inside out and shake as much dust out of the fabric as
possible. Optimum performance is achieved by using a paper
vacuum bag with the cloth bag.

● Check the power cord for damage.

Always unwind the cable completely.

● Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand and the

vacuuming accessories are not blocked.

● Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are securely

connected. Incorrect connections may cause sparking and damage
to the cable socket.

● Have your Backpack Vacuum served by an authorized repair service

center if you suspect any potential problems.

● Use only approved paper vacuum bags.

● Ensure that the flexible vacuum bag ring provides a proper seal

before vacuuming.