Notice PHILIPS FC8434

« n your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on. -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 dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacement’). -Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This damages the motor and shortens the life of the appliance. -Only use Philips s-bag ` double-layer paper dustbags. 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 scienti?c evidence available today. Preparing for use Connecting accessories Hose 1 To connect the hose to the appliance, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise (Fig. 1). 2 To disconnect the hose from the appliance, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance. Tube Conical coupling (speci?c types only) 1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider section while turning a little (Fig. 2). 2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, pull while turning a little. Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles. Button coupling (speci?c types only) 1 To connect the tube to the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip (1) and insert the handgrip into the tube (2). Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube (‘click’) (Fig. 3). 2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles. ENGLISHTelescopic tube (speci?c types only) 1 Adjust the tube to the length you ?nd most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 4). Nozzles Combination nozzle (speci?c types only) The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard ?oors. 1 Connect the combination nozzle to the tube. 2 To clean hard ?oors, push the rocker switch on top of the combination nozzle with your foot. The brush strip comes out of the nozzle housing. (Fig. 5) 3 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing again. (Fig. 6) Reach & Clean nozzle (speci?c types only) -The Reach & Clean nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard ?oors. The nozzle can be turned 360 degrees to 4 different positions, allowing you to vacuum large areas as well as hard- to-reach places in an easy way. When the nozzle is positioned lengthwise, the suction power is concentrated at the front side of the nozzle (Fig. 7). -To adjust the nozzle to the type of ?oor and the area to be cleaned, put your foot on the indicated spot. Then turn the tube until the nozzle is in the required position (Fig. 8). 1 Connect the Reach & Clean nozzle to the tube. 2 With the nozzle positioned breadthwise and the brush strip folded out, you can vacuum large hard ?oor areas. Turn the tube until the brush strip pops out of the nozzle housing and the nozzle is positioned breadthwise (Fig. 9). 3 With the nozzle positioned lengthwise and the brush strip folded out, you can vacuum small hard ?oor areas. Turn the tube 90 degrees anticlockwise until the nozzl... »