Using The Attachments; Power Head - Hitachi PV-XH3M Instruction Manual

Using the attachments

Power head

Use in accordance with the floor type
Vacuum efficiently and thoroughly by moving the power head back and forth across floor.
Clean by moving back and forth. Dust and debris will be collected thoroughly when pulling back.
Carpet
When cleaning a new carpet for the first time, the cleaner might collect many loose threads.
To prevent damage to the floor, move along the grain of the flooring.
Flooring/
Tatami
Risk of injury
Do not place the power head on parts of your body (on top of your feet, etc.)
WARNING
when pulling the power head.
It might get your body parts caught in the rotary brush.
Risk of damage to the floor
When pulling the power head.
Do not firmly press the power head against the floor.
The floor might be damaged if it is easily damaged especially
such as cypress or padded flooring*.
*Padded flooring is flooring where the surface is cushioned using vinyl chloride, etc.
Firmly pressing the power head against uneven surfaces such as
thresholds might wear out the wheels and damage the floor.
CAUTION
If dust and debris gets tangled in the wheels, the wheels cannot
rotate, which might cause wear and tear and floor damage.
Perform periodic maintenance (about once a month).
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(P.EN-29, EN-30)
After extended use, the brushes, wheels, and rotary brush might
wear down. Using the power head while they are worn out might
damage the floor. You cannot replace the brushes or wheels by
yourself. Please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent to
have the brushes, wheels, and rotary brush replaced as a set.
The vacuum cleaner might be difficult to use depending on the floor type. In such a case, switch to the "Standard" operation.
Note
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust and debris blocking the power head
inlet. In this case, perform maintenance for (wash with water) each filter.
Do not push the power head against the floor with excessive force, because the power head
might leave a mark on the floor.
If the power head leaves a mark on the floor, please refrain from using the vacuum cleaner in that
area, and remove the mark by using a soft cloth.
The safety switch of the power head
When you lift the power head from the floor, the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for
your safety.
For information on maintaining the safety switch
Risk of injury
WARNING
Do not touch the rotary brush or the safety switch of the power head.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
When cleaning a new tatami, its surface might become polished.
If dust and debris still remain on the floor after you move the vacuum cleaner toward you, lift the
power head and then move the vacuum cleaner away from you (back over the dust and debris).
Stop
Safety switch
Rotate
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(P.EN-29)
Wheels
Brushes
Brushes
Rotary brush
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(P.EN-27 to EN-28)
EN-15