Clearing A Blockage; Operating Your Vacuum Cleaner; Using The Appliance - Tesco VCBL1411 User Manual

Operating your Vacuum Cleaner

1:`To extend the power cord:
Gently pull the cord from the
recess located in the rear of the
cleaner. The cord has two marks.
The yellow mark shows the
maximum safe length to which
you can extend the cord. If you
can see the red mark the cord
has been lengthened too much.
Never extend the cord
beyond the red mark or you
may damage the cord
winding mechanism.
2: To rewind the cord:
incorporates the Cord Release. Press the handle down. Gently
guide the cord back by hand into the cleaner until it is fully
rewound. Do not let the cord return unaided or it may whip and
cause damage or injury.

Using the Appliance

Make sure the dust cup is empty!
Fit the appropriate attachments. Extend the power cord to a
usable length. Plug the mains plug into the mains point.
Press the Mains ON/OFF switch to switch the power ON.
(Press again to switch the power OFF)
Setting the Suction Power
The suction power can be increased or decreased by operating
the airflow slider in the hose grip.
Use a low setting for curtains and delicate fabrics.Use a
medium setting for long pile and velour carpets or soft textile
flooring tiles.
Use a high setting for rough short pile carpets, coir matting and
rugs, and hard bare floors.
When vacuuming:
Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use
even strokes. Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.
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Unplug the cord. The handle
(see Page 6)
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VCBL1411 Vacuum Cleaner User Guide
Using the Accessories
The Floor Brush is adjustable for use on carpets or bare floors.
Bare Floors: Press the
lever showing the Brush
Symbol. The brush will
appear.
Carpets: Press the lever
showing the Floor symbol
to retract the floor brush.
The Furniture Tool
cushions, etc. The tool can be used with the brush on or it can
be removed if required removed for greater versatility.
General Do's and Don'ts
Do NOT attach or remove accessories when the vacuum
cleaner is switched on.
Do NOT pull the cleaner around the room by the hose.
Do NOT over extend the hose. Trying to reach beyond the
hose length could cause an accident.
Be especially careful on stairs.
Do NOT pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not over extend the cord. Switch the cleaner off and move it to a
closer power point. Use just enough cord to do the job.
Use the carry handle to lift or move the cleaner.
If you are moving the cleaner a long way or up a flight of stairs,
switch off, rewind the power cord and park the accessories.
Examine the dust level and empty the dust cup regularly.
NEVER let the dust exceed the MAX level
When you have finished vacuuming:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance.
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Rewind the power cord.
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Empty the dust cup and clean the dust cup filters.
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Disconnect the accessories and store the cleaner in the
vertical position or place the cleaner normally with the
accessories in the parked position.

Clearing a Blockage

If the cleaner loses suction and the dust in the dust cup is below
the MAX mark, this may be due to clogged filters or a
blockage. DO NOT operate if the suction is impaired.
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If you suspect a blockage:
immediately. Empty the dust, check and clean the filters.
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If this does not remove the blockage:
extension tubes and accessories visually and remove any
blockage with a stick or broom handle.
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is a dual-purpose tool. Use it to vacuum
Slide on/off as required
(See Page 6).
(See Storage)
Switch off and unplug
Check the