User manual RUSSELL HOBBS NO LOSS OF SUCTION VACUUM 1400W 18095

[. . . ] cleaning the car), connect it to the electricity supply via a residual current device (RCD), with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. 8 Keep an eye on the cable, so it doesn't catch on anything, or trip anyone up. 9 If you're using the cleaner on stairs, sit it where it can't topple, and keep it below you, so if it does topple, it won't land on you. 11 Unplug the cleaner and rewind the cable when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. [. . . ] small brush use it to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from blinds, and curtains, and to brush/ clean awkward corners. sofa brush use this to remove pet hair, lint, and dust from upholstery, and other small, flat areas ­ don't use it on hanging curtains, as it doesn't have the bristles necessary to let air flow freely, use the small brush instead. 13 We suggest the big brush for the daily clean, the turbo for the weekly deep clean. tubes 14 Fit the extendable tube to the nozzle for floors, carpets, or hard to reach places: a) push the tube release towards the narrow end of the tube, and keep it pressed b) pull out as much of the inner tube as you need ­ if you're done, push it back c) return the tube release to the locked position 15 Push the wide end of the extendable tube on to the nozzle. 16 Choose a tool, and push it onto the narrow end of the tube. suction control 17 The suction control is on the nozzle ­ move it towards the nozzle for maximum suction, away from the nozzle to reduce suction. plug it in. 18 Plug the cable into a socket near the area to be cleaned (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 4 plug in caution If you've accidentally pressed the on/off switch 3, the cleaner will work when you 19 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner on. switching on cleaning 20 Move the tool over the surface, cleaning a small area at a time. 21 When you move to a new area, overlap the previous area, to make sure none of the surface is missed. switching off 22 If you've finished, if you want to change tools, or if you just want to stop for a rest, press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner off. 24 Unplug the cleaner (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 25 Stand clear of the cable, and press the C button ­ the cable will rewind. If it catches on anything, stop pressing, and it'll stop rewinding. 27 We've tried not to make it too powerful, to avoid wrecking your home, so you may need to push the plug end into the storage area manually. finished cleaning? removing and emptying the bin 28 You don't have to empty the bin after each use, but it's a very good idea. Your cleaner will happily work till it's chock full, but you'll be wasting energy swirling yesterday's dust around. 29 There's a "bin full light" on top of the cleaner, between the handle and the rear cover. 30 If it lights, the bin is full ­ you should empty it right away. 31 Switch off, unplug, and leave it for a minute, to let the dust settle. 32 Turn the hose end anti-clockwise, and pull the hose out of the cleaner ­ this'll keep the hose out of your way. 33 Hold the bin grip, press in the bin release button, and lift the bin up and out of the cleaner. 34 Lower the bin into your dustbin so the bottom of the bin is below the rim ­ this'll prevent the dust dispersing into your environment. 35 Press the latch on the front of the bin, to open the bottom of the bin, and dump its contents into the dustbin. 38 Lower the bin into the cleaner, then push it gently back, towards the rear of the cleaner, to lock it into place. check the filters 39 While emptying the bin, check the filters. Blocked filters quickly reduce suction, and they're easy to clean. precautions 40 Spread out some newspaper ­ you're likely to make a mess. 41 Wearing rubber gloves is a good idea ­ they'll protect your fingers from anything nasty that's reached the filters. foam filter 42 This protects the main filter. [. . . ] Keep an eye on it as you use it, and examine the filters when you empty the bin. If anything needs cleaning, do it there and then, don't put it off, in case you forget. blockages 68 No matter how careful you are, sooner or later you'll block the cleaner. don't panic! If the cleaner starts to get noisy and you start to lose suction, don't worry, it's not the end of the world, you've probably just blocked it up. 4 Turn the turbo brush over, press the tab, and remove the door, to check the turbo. 6 Use something blunt, like the blunt end of a ball-point pen to dislodge any blockage. [. . . ]