Miele S 658 Operating Instructions Manual page 25

^ Press the On-Off switch.
The Stand-by indicator light comes on
to show that the vacuum cleaner is
ready for use.
The vacuum cleaner can also stand on
its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes
etc.
Vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust
can create static charge which can
discharge in certain circumstances.
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To prevent static discharge your
hand must touch the metal inlay on
the underside of the vacuum
handpiece. Be certain to continously
touch this inlay when vacuuming fine
dust, flour or sawdust as these
materials are most likely to create
static discharge. To further prevent
static discharge while vacuuming,
pull the vacuum along by the hose
with one hand while continuing to
hold the handpiece in the othe hand.
^ Press the On-Off switch again.
The Stand-by indicator goes out.
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Turn off the vacuum before
opening the dust compartment lid.
Otherwise the vacuum turns on
automatically (this allows the
operating mode "Blow").
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