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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain

WARNING

it for your reference.

• Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from those described in this manual.

CAUTION/WARNING SYMBOLS USED

Z_ Indicates that a risk of death or serious injury exists.

WARNING

Z_ Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.

CAUTION

OTHER SYMBOLS USED

Represents something you must NOT do.

[_ Represents something you must follow.

Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.

WARNINGvacuum cleaner to clear building waste or debris. Do not use this vacuum cleaner with

This vacuum cleaner is designed for domestic household use only. Do not use this any of the filters removed as this could cause damage to the internal components and

void your warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

- To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit ina polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does net fit fully inthe outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit stilldoes net fit, contact a qualified electrician to installthe proper outlet. De net change the plug inany way.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, you should always follow these basic precautions:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CANISTER VACCUM

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1. Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not allow the vacuum to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when the vacuum is used by or near children.

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

5. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, bring it to a service

center.

6. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Donot run appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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

8. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

9. 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.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of your body away from openings and moving parts.

11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in

areas where they may be present.

14. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

15. Do not use without the dirt cup and/or filters in place.

16. Do not use the vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other

explosive or toxic materials.

17. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

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

19. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either the hose or motorized nozzle.

20. Unplug before connecting the motorized nozzle.

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

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ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM 05 Assemblingthe vacuum

OPERATING THE VACUUM

MAINTAINING THE TOOLS AND

FILTERS

TROUBLESHOOTING

06 Power cord 06 On/Off switch

07 Power control 08 Power Brush

09 Using accessories 10 Maintaining floor tools 11 Emptying the dust bin

12 Cleaning the dust pack 14 Cleaning the outlet filter

14 Changing the battery

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OPTIONS

o lease do not push the button of

the dust bin handle when carrying the machine. (See page 12 for

exact location.)

Go When storing, park the floor nozzle.

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POWER CORD

• When removing the plug from an electrical outlet, grasp the

CAUTION plug, not the cord.

ON/OFF SWITCH

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POWER CONTROL

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE-CONTROL

- HOSE

1.Vacuum cleaner ON/OFF( C_ } Press the ON/OFF button to operate the

vacuum cleaner. Press again to stop the vacuum cleaner.

2. Vacuum cleaner suction(-/+} and Auto Mode Pressthe SUCTION(-/+)AUTO button to change

the suction power of thevacuum. When you

start, each time you press the button, you increase the suction power. After you pressthe

suction button three times, the vacuum reaches its maximum suction power. Then, an additional

press will set the vacuum to Auto mode. InAuto mode, the vacuum adjusts the suction power automatically. After the vacuum has reached

Auto mode, when you press the button, you return itto its minimum

In short, suction operates in this sequence: 1- 2 - 3 - AUTO - 1 - 2 - 3 - AUTO, etc.

3. BRUSH ON/OFF Press the BRUSH ON/OFF button to operate the Power Brush. Press again to stop the

Power Brush. Don't cover the handle transmitter when you use a handle control button. FCC NOTICE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Pressthe power ON/OFF button repeatedly to start

and to stop the vacuum cleaner. (OFF _ ON _ OFF)

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ransmitter

lf the remote handle control is not working, the

cleaner can be operated using the ON/OFF

button on the body of the machine.

The ON/OFF button operates the vacuum cleanner or stops it.

The filter light is illuminated when the dust pack requires checking or emptying. An audio signal will also sound.

This indicates that the automatic suction mode is selected. The level of suction is indicated by the LED display.

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POWER BRUSH

VACUUMING WITH THE POWER BRUSH

Attaching the Power Brush The hose must be plugged into the canister and the

power brush must be plugged into the hose and

extension wand.

2. Vacuuming

• For best results, move the power brush slowly using short, overlapping strokes.

• For heavily soiled areas, repeat strokes in several directions.

• Push the height adjustment button to match the surface being cleaned.

• Press the height adjustment button at the bottom of the wand until it clicks.

z_ Do not invert the power brush while it is running.

CAUTION

3. Checking the Performance of the Power Brush You can check whether the power brush is operating correctly by lifting up the extension tube slightly to view the back of the brush. The Power Brush will not operate when it is jammed or the unit is turned off.

Ifthe Power Brush is jammed, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Turn the power brush over and remove the jammed object. Turn the power brush back to the vacuuming position and resume vacuuming.

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

The overload protector shuts off the brush motor if the floor brush becomes obstructed. The floor

brush will stop, but the suction motor will continue to run. To reset the overload protector, turn the

vacuum off and unplug it. Clear the obstruction from the floor brush area. Use a pen tip to press down

the reset switch. Turn the vacuum on and continue cleaning.

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USING ACCESSORIES

PIPE

• Adjust the length of the telescopic pipe by sliding the length control button located in the center of the telescopic pipe back and forth.

To check for blockages, separate the telescopic pipe

from the vacuum, and then adjust to shorten. This allows for easier removal of waste clogging the tube.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

Push the accessory onto the end of the hose handle.

Pull out the dusting brush to use the crevice tool.

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MAINTAIN FLOOR TOOLS

CHECKING the Rotating Floor Brush and Drive Belt You should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for

wear or damage. You should also clean strings, hair, and carpet fibers off the brush and brush ends. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean

your carpet. Also remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover.

1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.

2. Place the handle in low position and turn the vacuum cleaner over so the bottom side is up.

3. Remove the six screws (atarrows, right) with ascrewdriver.

4. Remove the brush cover from the floor brush.

5. Grasp the rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.

6. Clean string, hair and other debris off the rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush ends.

7. Clean string, hair and other debris off the motor pulley and drive belt areas.

8. Check the drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas.

9. Check the air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area.

The rotating floor brush could cause the fringe of a rug

OAUnONto become tangled within the vacuum.

Use caution and turn off the floor brush when

vacuuming throw rugs with fringe.

REPLACING the Drive Belt

Make sure that the vacuum is unplugged.

With the rotating floor brush removed from the vacuum

cleaner, grasp the old drive belt and remove it from the motor pulley. Discard the old drive belt.

Place the new drive belt over the motor pulley and stretch

the other end over the rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles.

Place the ends of the rotating floor brush down into the

slots on the sides as shown.

Turn the rotating floor brush by hand several times in the _'_"_'_*'_

direction of the motor pulley. If properly installed, the drive belt will center itself on the rotating brush crown.

Reposition the brush cover and screws. Tighten the screws securely.

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PARQUET BRUSH (OPTIONAL)

o Vacuumsdust in a wide area at once.

Removewaste matter completelyfrom the inlet ifthe inlet is blocked.

BLANKET BRUSH (OPTIONAL)

Forpicking up pet hair

andfibreon upholstery

and bed linen.

1. Remove waste matter completely when inlet is blocked.

2. Turn the lock button to (_), and remove.

3. To reassemble, align the cover to the front of the main body and close. After closing the cover, ensure that the lock button is turned to the (J_) position.

Z_ Use for bedclothes only. Be careful not to damage the brush during unclogging.

CAUTION

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EMPTYING THE DUST BIN [_

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Once dust reaches the dust

full mark, empty the dust bin.

Throw the dust in the bin away.

Toremove the dust bin,

oush the dust bin button.

Then, lift the dust bin out.

After emptying the dust bin, remove debris such as hair,

fur, etc. on the cap of the dust bin, and then close the

dust bin cover.

- Toempty into a plastic bag: (recommended for asthma/allergy sufferers)

Open the dust bin cover

Before use, push the dust bin into the main body and

press the cover dust of the

vacuum cleaner until you

hear a "click" sound.

r" Ifyou suffer from allergies or asthma...

When emptying any vacuum cleaner, it is difficult to avoid exposure to dust. To minimize this risk, encase the dust bin in a large bag to empty it, and then close

the bag as tightly as possible around the bin. After the bin is empty, remove the bin and close the bag as tightly and quickly as possible and dispose it

immediately. It is advisable to wear disposable gloves and a face mask while emptying the vacuum. Ifat all possible, ask a non allergy sufferer to empty the

dust bin when required.

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_ inse the dust bin with

cold water only.

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