Philips FC9177/01 User Manual page 7

- 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.
- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your
mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
Caution
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will
indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag or empty the reusable dustbag,
even if it is not full yet (see chapter 'Replacing/emptying the dustbag').
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (some countries
only).
- The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC/ABS<).
- Noise level: Lc = 78 dB(A)
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
hose
1 To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance ('click') (Fig. 2).
2 To disconnect the hose, push the buttons and pull the hose out of the appliance (Fig. 3).
tri-scopic tube
1 To connect the tube to the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip
and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in
the tube ('click') (Fig. 4).
2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the
handgrip out of the tube.
3 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuuming. Press one of the
two collars downwards and pull the tube part above the collar upwards or push it
downwards (Fig. 5).
Keep the tube away from your face when you extend it. The tube is very long.
tri-active nozzle
The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors.
- The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean
better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. 6).
- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 7).
1 To connect and disconnect the Tri-Active nozzle, use the same method as for the tube.
2 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 8).
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