Charging The Battery; Turning On The Appliance - TEFAL AIR FORCE Series Manual

2. Charging the battery

IMPORTANT: Use only the original charger provided with the appliance (see DESCRIPTION chapter). Do not
charge the appliance at temperatures lower than 32ºF (0ºC) or higher than 104ºF (40°C). Using a universal
charger will automatically invalidate the guarantee.
EN
Before you use your vacuum cleaner for the first time, you must charge the battery completely (for 12 hours
maximum).
While the battery is being charged, the Stop/Start button must be in the Stop position (2.a)
• Place the vacuum cleaner near an electric power point.
• Plug the charger in and connect it to the vacuum cleaner using the socket located at the back of the neck (fig.5).
• The charge signal (4) located at the front of the main body will light. Leave the vacuum cleaner to charge. Once
the charge cycle is completed (after about 12 hours), the light charge signal will turn off automatically.
The vacuum cleaner can stay connected to the charger permanently, without any hazard. Keep in mind, however,
that if you decide to keep the charger connected it might become slightly hot. This would be a completely normal
phenomenon.
It is advisable to charge the vacuum cleaner immediately after each use in order to always have it available with
a fully charged battery. Thus, you will gain the maximum benefit from its cleaning and autonomous performance
functions. However, in case you plan to be absent for a long period of time (on vacation, for example), it is advi-
sable to unplug the charger for, in this case, the autonomous performance function could be diminished due to
automatic power loss.

3. Turning on the appliance

Unplug the charger cord from the vacuum cleaner. Hold the vacuum cleaner by the handle and slide the Stop/Start
button downwards, towards one of the two following speeds (fig.6):
• « Min » : Used to vacuum clean thick or delicate rugs and carpets (2.b), as well as fragile surfaces.
Please note : always make sure that the wheels located at the back of the base are clean.
• « Max » : Used for optimum vacuum performance on all floor types, and in case of strong dirt marks (2.c).
Speed 1 Speed 2
« Min » « Max »
12 Volts Up to 25 minutes Up to 15 minutes
USING THE ELECTRO-BRUSH
The electro-brush is a rotating, motorized brush that guarantees maximum cleaning effectiveness by allowing the
appliance to suck up dirt and clean in depth. The bristles, located all along the brush, remove threads, hair and fur
that might be caught on the surface of rugs and carpets.
Please note: If the vacuum head adheres too closely to the surface you are cleaning, change the speed to « Min ».
ATTENTION: Do not vacuum large fragments of broken objects, as they could block and damage the brush.
Do not use the electro-brush on long hair carpets, on animal fur, or on fringes.
REMOVING AND CLEANING THE ELECTRO-BRUSH
ATTENTION: Always turn off the appliance and unplug it before storing or cleaning.
Using the tool provided with the appliance (15), press in the two latches located on each side of the lower side
of the Delta head (fig.7). Lift the trap located on top of the electro-brush (fig.8). Remove the electro-brush and its
lateral bearing in order to clean them (fig.9). Carefully remove any threads, hair, fur, etc. from the electro-brush.
Once clean, replace the electro-brush and its lateral bearing (fig.11), then replace the trap over it (fig.12). Finally,
using the tool provided with the appliance, close both latches (fig.13).
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