English - Philips FC8443 User Manual

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introduction
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general description (Fig. 1)
1 Cover
2 Cord rewind button
3 Dustbag full indicator
4 On/off button
5 Rear wheel
6 Hose connector
7 Hose connection opening
8 Cover release tab
9 Handle
10 Dustbag
11 Motor protection filter
12 Motor protection filter holder
13 Motor inlet
14 Swivel wheel
15 Type plate
16 Storage slot
17 Mains cord with plug
18 Exhaust micro filter grille
19 Exhaust micro filter
20 Parking slot
21 Rocker switch for carpet/hard floor settings
22 Combination nozzle
23 Tube parts
24 Hose with handgrip and suction power slide
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never vacuum up water or any other liquid. Never vacuum up flammable substances and do
not vacuum up ashes until they are cold.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
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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.
- Do not clean any part of the vacuum cleaner in the dishwasher.