Vacuum Cleaner
user manual
SU40 SERIES
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Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully.
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Safety information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung vacuum cleaner. When using an electrical
appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following :
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury.
Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in.•
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.•
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.•
Do not allow children to operate vacuum cleaner or use as a toy.•
Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.•
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended •
attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.•
If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, or has been dropped, damaged, left •
outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull the •
cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.•
Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands.•
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep •
openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air fl ow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers and all parts of body away from openings and •
moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or •
hot ashes.
Do not use without dirt cup or fi lters in place. Empty dirt cup and clean fi lter •
frequently when picking up very fi ne materials such as powder.
Turn off all controls before unplugging vacuum cleaner.•
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.•
Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fi ne •
wood, fi ne wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
Store your vacuum cleaner indoors, in a cool and dry area. •
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Safety information
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the •
cleaner.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting the hose, •
removing the bottom plate for maintenance.
Use only on dry, indoor surfaces, never change the plug in any way.•
Do not modify the polarized plug to fi t a non-polarized outlet or extension cord.•
Do not touch the brush roller when it is rotating.•
Keep suction away from your face when using nozzles and pipe.•
Do not pull the power cord around sharp corners and do not allow it to be trapped.•
Unplug before connecting turbine nozzle.(only using turbine-brush model)•
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced •
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining •
the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its •
service agent or a similarly qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only.
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
If your appliance is fi tted with a nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be used
unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fi tted in the carrier contained in
the plug. If for any reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 amp socket.
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Safety information
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
WARNING
Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and •
retain it for your reference.
Because these 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
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material damage exists.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
When using the hose attachment, please ensure that vacuum remains fl at
and level on the fl oor surface to prevent contact from the brush roller with the
fl oor surface. If the vacuum does not remain fl at and level, this could result in
damage to the fl ooring.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury and potential damage to fl oor surface, do not use the
vacuum on a staircase. Always use vacuum from the bottom of the staircase
and ensure that the vacuum remains securely fl at on the fl oor surface.
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Contents
ASSEMBLING THE CLEANER
06
OPERATING THE CLEANER
08
MAINTENANCE
10
06 Product View
07 Attach Handle To Vacuum
07 Attach Dust Bin To Vacuum
07 Attach Vacuum Hose and Tools
08 Power Switch
08 Handle Positions
08 Height Adjustment
08 Transporting Cleaner
09 Special on-board tools
09 Power Cord Storage
10 Empty Dust Bin
10 Cleaning the Grile
11 Cleaning the pre-motor fi lter
11 Cleaning the post-motor fi lter
12 Check Rotating Brush and Drive Belt
12 Replace Drive Belt
13 Mini Turbo Brush
TROUBLESHOOTING
14
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