If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your
mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
Caution
When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will
indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag and empty the reusable dustbag,
even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).
Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (some countries
only).
The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC<).
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Hose
1 Toconnectthehose,pushitrmlyintotheappliance(‘click’)(Fig.2).
2 Todisconnectthehose,pushthebuttons(1)andpullthehoseoutoftheappliance
(2)(Fig.3).
Tube
1 Toconnectthetubepartstoeachotherandtothehandgripofthehose,pressthespring-
loadedlockbutton.Theninsertthepartwiththelockbuttonintothepartwiththeholeand
tthelockbuttonintothehole(‘click’)(Fig.4).
2 Todisconnectthetubefromthehandgrip,pressthespring-loadedlockbuttonandpullthe
handgripoutofthetube.
Note: Use the same method to connect and disconnect the accessories.
Telescopic tube (specic types only)
1 Adjustthetubetothelengthyoundmostcomfortableduringvacuumcleaning(Fig.5).
Tri-Active nozzle (specic types only)
The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard oors.
The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean
better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. 6).
The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 7).
1 Tocleanhardoors,pushtherockerswitchontopofthenozzlewithyourfoot(Fig.8).
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