User manual RUSSELL HOBBS PET BAGGED VACUUM 2400W 18213

[. . . ] cleaning the car), connect it to the electricity supply via a residual current device (RCD), with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. 9 Keep an eye on the cable, so it doesn't catch on anything, or trip anyone up. 10 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. 12 Unplug the cleaner and rewind the cable when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. [. . . ] Press the front of the brush pedal to retract the bristles for use on rugs, carpets, and anything with pile. turbo brush normally used with the extendable tube for floors and carpets, this has a rotating brush, powered by suction, for deeper cleaning. crevice tool as the name implies, down the sides of upholstery, in awkward spaces, nooks, and crannies nothing else can reach. 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. 12 We suggest the big brush for the daily clean, the turbo for the weekly deep clean. extendable tube 13 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 14 Push the wide end of the extendable tube on to the nozzle. 15 Choose a tool, and push it onto the narrow end of the tube. suction control 16 There are two ways to control the suction: a) The suction control on the top rear of the cleaner ­ slide it towards max to increase the cleaning power, towards min to decrease the power. b) The suction control on the nozzle ­ move it towards the nozzle for maximum suction, away from the nozzle, to reduce suction. 4 plug in caution If you've accidentally pressed the on/off switch, the cleaner could come on when you plug it in. 17 Plug the cable into a socket near the area to be cleaned (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 18 Press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner on. switching on cleaning 19 Move the tool over the surface, cleaning a small area at a time. 20 When you move to a new area, overlap the previous area, to make sure none of the surface is missed. switching off 21 If you've finished, if you want to change tools, or if you just want to stop, press and release the on/off switch 3, to turn the cleaner off. 24 Stand clear of the cable, and press the cable rewind button C, the cable will rewind. If it catches on anything, stop pressing, and it'll stop rewinding. 26 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? suction light 27 The suction light on top of the cleaner, between the handle and the rear cover monitors the amount of suction available to the cleaner. 28 It glows when the cleaner is stressed, then goes out as the stress is removed. a) unless it glows steadily, you needn't worry about it b) it'll flicker while you're cleaning, as the load on the motor changes c) it'll pulse when you're using the turbo brush, as the load varies more with this brush d) it'll glow steadily if you block the end of the hose ­ moving the hose will cure this e) it'll glow steadily if you let the bin get full ­ stop and empty it f) it'll glow steadily if there's a blockage ­ stop and clear the blockage remove the bag 29 You don't have to replace the bag after each use, but you do have to keep an eye on the suction light, and change the bag when it's full, otherwise you'll choke the cleaner. 30 Switch off, unplug, and leave the cleaner for a minute, to let the dust settle. 31 Squeeze the locks on either side of the hose end, and pull the hose out of the cleaner ­ this'll keep the hose out of your way. 32 Squeeze the latch towards the lid, then raise the lid, to expose the bag. 33 Grip the card part of the bag, slide it out of the bag holder, then lower the bag gently into the dustbin. . [. . . ] 56 Replace the door before using the turbo brush. timing 57 Clean the cleaner frequently. Keep an eye on it as you use it, and examine the filters when you replace the bag. If anything needs cleaning, do it there and then, don't put it off, in case you forget. blockages 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. 1 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it. 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Spread a newspaper on the floor, you're probably going to make a mess. [. . . ]