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  • Page 1 instructions, troubleshooting guide, and guarantee Problems? Don’t take it back to the shop, they won’t be able to fix it. Ring the helpline 0845 658 9700 it’s a local rate number...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Read the instructions before using your vacuum cleaner, and keep them safe. If you pass the cleaner on, pass on the instructions too. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including the ones below. It’s quite a list, but most of them are simple common sense.
  • Page 3 16 Don’t use the cleaner if it’s damaged or malfunctions. 17 If the cable or plug is damaged, return the cleaner, to avoid hazard (back page). household use only before using for the first time Remove the packaging, but keep it till you’re sure the cleaner is working properly.
  • Page 4 fit the hose 9 Attach the bayonet fitting to the outlet on the side of the pillar. 10 In this position, you can fit the extension tube, one of the tools, to the hose end, and use the cleaner as a cylinder cleaner. 11 For the moment, you should push the hose end into the top of the base tube, and push the centre of the hose into the hose support.
  • Page 5 fit the filter to the bin 19 Hold the lid handle in one hand, hold the bin handle in the other. 20 Turn the bin to bring the arrow on the bin from the closed padlock L to the open one U.
  • Page 6 carrying the cleaner 35 Normally, you’d just grab it by the handle, and trundle it round on its wheels, but if you want to carry it upstairs, for instance, you need to be a bit more circumspect. 36 It’s fairly heavy, and it’s an awkward shape to carry, so, if the handle’s folded, hold the cleaner by the bin lid handle, if the handle’s upright, use the bin lid handle and the handle together.
  • Page 7 small brush and push the hose end over the thick end of the extension tube, then extension tube push the thin end of the extension tube into the small brush – use it to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from blinds, curtains, and upholstery;...
  • Page 8: Switch Off

    plug in caution If you’ve inadvertently kicked the switch, the cleaner may start up when you plug it in – press and release the switch with your toe to switch it off. 49 Turn the bottom cable hook upwards, to release the cable from the rear of the cleaner.
  • Page 9 removing the bin 70 You don’t have to empty the bin after each use, but it’s a very good idea. You shouldn’t let it get more than about a third full. 71 Your cleaner will happily work till it’s chock full, but you’ll be wasting energy swirling yesterday’s dust around.
  • Page 10 check the fibre filter 92 While the bin is out, check the fibre filter. 93 It’s unlikely to get terribly dirty, but if you want to clean it, pick out of its housing with a fingernail, and wash it in warm, soapy water. 94 Leave it to air dry for 24 hours before replacing it.
  • Page 11 suction blocked 3 If you’re using one of the tools, remove and check it first. 4 Check the bin, bin lid, HEPA filter, and fibre filter. 5 Remove and check the hose. 6 Check the base tube – this runs down to the brush roller. Don’t use anything sharp. The blunt end of a ball-point pen will do nicely.
  • Page 12 If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to: Customer Service, Russell Hobbs Ltd, Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS email: service@russellhobbs.com telephone: 0845 658 9700 (local rate number)