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Please read this guide first!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing our Hitachi product. We hope you will achieve the optimal
efficiency from this high quality product which has been manufactured with state of the art
technology.
Please make sure you read and understand this guide and supplementary documentation
fully before use and keep it as a reference. Please include this guide with the unit if you
hand it over to someone else. Observe all warnings and information herein and follow the
instructions.
Symbols and their meanings
These symbols are used throughout this guide:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning symbols used in this manual
Important information and recommendations
regarding the use of the appliance.
This indicates warnings or cautionary notes.
This indicates prohibited actions that must not be
performed.
This indicates instructions that must be followed.
Protection class against electric shock.
This appliance has been produced in environmentally friendly facilities without harming the nature.
ENGLISH 2
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could cause imminent
danger of serious injury or death.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in serious
injury or death.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in minor
injury or property damage.

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  • Page 1 Please read this guide first! Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing our Hitachi product. We hope you will achieve the optimal efficiency from this high quality product which has been manufactured with state of the art technology. Please make sure you read and understand this guide and supplementary documentation fully before use and keep it as a reference.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ■ The severity of injury or damage that might occur if these precautions are ignored or the vacuum cleaner is used improperly is classified and explained below. Hitachi is not responsible for any injury or damage that occurs as a result of ignoring these precautions.
  • Page 3 Continuing to use the vacuum cleaner under these conditions could result in smoke, fire, or electric shock. Turn off the vacuum cleaner immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet. Then, contact a Hitachi authorized service agent to request an inspection and repair. Power head (inlet) ●...
  • Page 4 WARNING Others ● Do not use the vacuum cleaner near inflammable or combustible items or materials (kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, benzine, toner, iron powder, detergents, large amounts of flour, aerosol sprays, flammable gas, cigarette butts, etc.), or to clean up such items or materials. ●...
  • Page 5 CAUTION Power head (inlet) ● Do not let the vacuum cleaner run for an extended period of time with the inlet blocked. Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating, leading to fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner and power head. ●...
  • Page 6 Replacement of the battery is to be performed by a trained service technician. Do not remove the battery except when disposing of this vacuum cleaner. Please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent. ● Do not touch the terminals or connect them by using metal items such as wires and pins.
  • Page 7 Battery (lithium-ion battery) DANGER ● If the liquid inside the battery gets in your eyes, please do not rub them but thoroughly wash them with clean water immediately, and then consult a doctor immediately. Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes. ●...
  • Page 8: Usage Notes

    CAUTION ● When charging the battery, make sure the ambient temperature is between 5°C and 35°C. Charging the battery in temperatures outside of this range might prevent the battery from being fully charged. As a result, the battery might take a long time to charge, or you might only be able to use the vacuum cleaner for a short time, Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to deteriorate.
  • Page 9: Important Safety And Environmental Instructions

    Important safety and environmental instructions Cleaning and care Waste batteries Warning Ensure that the waste batteries are Never use gasoline, solvent, abrasive disposed of in accordance with ■ ● cleaning agents, metal objects or hard local laws and regulations. The symbol on the battery and brushes to clean the appliance.
  • Page 10 Overview ENGLISH 11...
  • Page 11: Controls And Components

    Overview Controls and components 1. On-Off switch 14. Tube release button 2. Mode button + 15. Charging dock 3. Mode button - 16. Charging dock tube 4. LCD Display 17. Charging dock base 5. Filter cover release button 18. Hard floor roller 6.
  • Page 12 Overview Intended Use Speed rating Operating period Minimum speed Up to 60 min. Medium speed Up to 30 min. Hard floor Maximum speed Up to 15 min. Minimum speed Up to 30 min. Medium speed Up to 15 min. Carpet floor Maximum speed Up to 7 min.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Intended use This appliance is intended for household use and it is not suitable for industrial use. Installation of the mobile charging dock Install charging dock tube Install the adaptor to the (16) to the charging dock charging dock (15). Plug in base (17), then install the the charging adaptor (19).
  • Page 14 Installation Installation of the body and the brush Click Install the tube to the end of Press the electric turbo Push the mini turbo brush the body (10). brush release button (7) on in the direction indicated Install the tube to the the electric turbo brush (8) by the arrow until sound product body (10).
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Charging the appliance Secure the electric turbo Install the body (10) to the Flashing of the charge brush (8) to the charging charging dock (15). indicator LEDs in white dock support. Plug in the charging colour indicates that the adaptor (19).
  • Page 16 Operation Operation It may be connected for charging before the complete discharging of the battery. The appliance may be kept continuously on the charging dock (15) until the next operation. Press the on/off button (1) to Press the “+” mode button (2) Press the “-”...
  • Page 17 Operation LCD Display Main Screen Battery charge indicator: Speed level indicator: Varies as per the remaining Indicates the speed level operating period. that the appliance is being Remaining operating period: used. Indicates the remaining charge For example, all three bar level in minutes as per the indicators are illuminated speed level and floor type used.
  • Page 18 Operation Changing Speed Level When the speed level is changed, a moving brush symbol and the speed level indicator shall be displayed on the screen. Then, the main screen shall be displayed. Charging When you place the appliance to the charging dock (15), it starts to charge and the battery charge percentage shall be displayed on the screen (4).
  • Page 19 Operation The smart floor nozzle detects the floor type faster when the suction tube is held more vertically. Warning screens Filter blockage warning The filters shall be cleaned regularly to prevent loss of performance. When it is not cleaned regularly (in case of excessive dust), a filter cleaning animation is displayed on the screen for a very short period of time to indicate that the metal filter and inlet foam shall be cleaned.
  • Page 20 Operation Brush blockage warning When the turbo brush is blocked or too much hair, etc. materials are tangled on the rotating roll, the animation indicating the brush blockage warning is displayed on the screen continuously and the appliance stops operating. It is recommended to clean the brush as described in Section “5.4 Cleaning of the brush”...
  • Page 21 Operation Accessories You may use the accessories by installing them to the end of the body. Crevice tool (21): Suitable Dust brush (23): Suitable Mini turbo brush (22): for vacuuming the rear of the for vacuuming curtains, Suitable for vacuuming furnitures, hard to reach waxed furniture and delicate floorings, stair steps, car...
  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Turn off and unplug the appliance before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, solvents, abrasive cleaners, metal objects or hard brushes to clean the appliance. CAUTION: Deformation may occur on the filters within time as a result of usage.
  • Page 23 Cleaning and maintenance Remove the metal filter and Remove the inlet foam Install the inlet foam to the inside the metal filter. metal filter. inlet foam inside the dust container (11) by rotating Remove the dust on the the metal filter counter- metal filter and inlet foam clockwise.
  • Page 24 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning of the metal filter and inlet foam The metal filter and inlet foam shall be cleaned regularly. Remove the metal filter and Remove the inlet foam Remove the dust on the metal inlet foam inside the dust inside the metal filter.
  • Page 25 Cleaning and maintenance Clean the metal filter and inlet foam by washing under running cold water once a month after removing the dust on them. Remove the metal filter and Remove the inlet foam Remove the dust on the metal inlet foam inside the dust inside the metal filter.
  • Page 26 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning of the EPA E12 Filter and outlet foam Clean the EPA E12 filter and outlet foam regularly. CAUTION: Do not wash the EPA E12 filter. Remove the lid Remove the EPA E12 filter Remove the dust on the EPA E12 filter and outlet foam simultaneously while and the outlet foam inside it.
  • Page 27 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning of the brush CAUTION: Do not wash the turbo brush (8) and the main roll brush. To remove the electric turbo Remove the main roll Remove the dust on it by brush (8), keep the roll brush brush.
  • Page 28 Cleaning and maintenance Removal of the blockages When you see the suction path blockage warning on the screen (4), detach the brush (8) from the tube (6) to remove the blockages. Detach the tube (6) from the body of the appliance (10).
  • Page 29: Transportation And Handling

    Cleaning and maintenance Storage If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long while, store carefully. Unplug the appliance. Ensure that the appliance is kept out of reach of children. If you shall not be using the appliance for a long period of time, please keep the battery in a cool and dry place at half charged condition after removing it from the appliance.
  • Page 30: Problems And Remedies

    Problems and remedies CAUTION: Check the following points before asking for repair assistance from the service department. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Battery is discharged. Battery is discharged. Remove the battery and Battery may be unseated. install it again. Not operating Separate the appliance as body Vacuum connection is (10), brush (8) and wand (6).
  • Page 31 Problems and remedies The animation indicating that the vacuum is blocked is displayed A blockage has occurred on Remove the blockages. on the screen and the appliance the vacuum duct. has stopped operating. The animation indicating that Filters are filled with Clean the motor inlet foam the filter is blocked is displayed excessively dust.

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