Notice PHILIPS FC8602

« ps or similarly quali?ed 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 emtpy 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). 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 hose 1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise (2) (Fig. 1). 2 To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise (1) and pull it out of the appliance (2) (Fig. 2). tube There are two types of coupling systems. This appliance is equipped with one of them. The coupling systems are shown in the following ?gures. Conical coupling (speci?c types only) 1 To connect the tube parts to each other and to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider section while turning a little (Fig. 3). English 2 To disconnect the tube parts from each other and from the handgrip of the hose, pull while turning a little. Button coupling (speci?c types only) 1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube (‘click’) (Fig. 4). 2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the handgrip out of the tube. Note: Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles. telescopic tube (speci?c types only) 1 Adjust the tube to the length you ?nd most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 5). tri-active nozzle (speci?c 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 To clean hard ?oors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 8). ,The brush strip for cleaning hard ?oors comes out of the housing. At the same time, the wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability. 2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. 9... »