User manual RUSSELL HOBBS TORNADO PET UPRIGHT VACUUM 2000W 17973

[. . . ] d) don't pick up spillage from toner cartridges ­ the fine carbon particles may pass through the filter, short circuit the motor, and burn it out. e) don't pick up cement or plaster dust ­ they'll combine with moisture in the air, clog the filter, scour the bin, and maybe burn out the motor too. f) don't pick up anything sharp ­ you may puncture the filter and damage the motor. g) don't pick up anything biological ­ you'll eventually have to clean it off the filter, and there's always the possibility that viral particles may pass through the filter, reach the air outlet, and enter your air supply. [. . . ] 36 Using the "wrong" setting won't do any harm, but you won't get the performance you would with the correct setting. 6 using the accessories 37 Press and release the switch, to switch the motor off. 38 Push the handle forward till it's fully upright, and the pedal clicks into position to hold it there. 39 Move the brush height control fully over to the long pile 3 setting, to prevent the brush hitting the surface it's sitting on. 40 When you've finished with the crevice tool, extension tube, and small brush, separate them and mount them on the cleaner. finished cleaning? 41 Press and release the switch with a toe, to turn the motor off. 42 Push the handle forward, to fix the cleaner in the upright position. 43 Unplug the cleaner (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 44 Turn the upper cable hook to point upwards, and wind the cable round both cable hooks. removing the bin 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 full to max, but you'll be wasting energy swirling yesterday's dust around. 45 Switch off, unplug, put the cleaner in the upright position, and leave it for five to ten minutes, to let the dust settle. 47 Put your fingers under the bin release, raise it slightly, to unlock the bin, then pull it forward, to lift the bin out of the cleaner. 48 As soon as the bin handle is clear of the cleaner, grip the bin handle, and let go of the bin release. If you don't, and the lid comes off, you'll spill the contents all over your newly cleaner floor ­ not a good idea!50 Lower the bottom of the bin into your dustbin, so the dirt can't blow around. 51 Press the "empty" lever beneath the handle, to release the trap, and dump the dirt into the dustbin. 53 Push the trap closed, and check that the lock has engaged with the "empty" lever. 7 check the HEPA filter 54 Hold the bin handle with one hand, hold the lid with the other. 55 Turn the lid about 15mm anti-clockwise, to align the arrow above the handle with the left of the two grooves on the side of the lid. 56 Lift the lid out ­ it may be a bit stiff, as it has the HEPA filter attached to it. 57 Turn it over, so the HEPA filter is on top. 58 If the HEPA filter is dirty, remove it, clean it, and replace it. 59 Don't handle the paper part of the HEPA filter, oils from your skin can cause dust particles to adhere to it. 61 Grip the lid in one hand, grip the end of the HEPA filter in the other, and turn the filter about a centimetre anticlockwise, to release it from the bayonet fittings. 62 Tap the plastic end of the filter gently against the inside of the dustbin, to remove surface dirt from the filter. [. . . ] 47 If you succeed, the cleaner will stop working. don't touch 13 connection The product doesn't need an earth. Don't use a non-rewireable/moulded plug unless the fuse cover is in place. If you remove the plug, dispose of it. wheelie bin symbol To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn't be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. 14 15 helpline ­ 0845 658 9700 If you need help, note the Model No (on the rating plate) and ring the helpline 0845 658 9700 (it's a local rate number). service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No to hand, as we won't be able to help you without it. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. [. . . ]