The brush roller is driven by the suction force of the vacuum cleaner. No electrical connection required. 5 en Please keep these instructions. If the appliance is passed on to a third party, ensure that the instructions are included. Use as directed This vacuum cleaner is intended for use in the home and not for industrial purposes. The vacuum cleaner must be used exclusively in accordance with the specifications stated in these instructions. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages which arise from use which is not as directed or has been caused by an incorrect operation of the vacuum cleaner. Therefore, please ensure that the following information is observed and heeded! The vacuum cleaner may only be operated using: ■ original paper filters ■ original spare parts, accessories or optional accessories. The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for: ■ vacuuming persons or animals ■ vacuuming: - small creatures (e.g. flies, spiders, ...) - substances which can have adverse affects on one's health or sharp-edged, hot or red-hot substances. - damp or liquid substances. - easily flammable or explosive materials and gases. Safety information This vacuum cleaner complies with the recognised regulations of technology and the relevant safety directives. We hereby confirm the conformity with the following European guidelines: 89/336/EEC (changed by RL 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC, 72/23/EEC (changed by RL 93/68/EEC). ■ Connect and start up the vacuum cleaner only in accordance with the information stipulated on the identification plate. ■ Never vacuum without the paper filter. t The appliance could get damaged! ■ Children may only use the vacuum cleaner under supervision. ■ Do not vacuum with the nozzle and pipe near to the head area. t There is a danger of injury! ■ Do not use the mains cable to carry or transport the vacuum cleaner. ■ Fully extend the power cord if the appliance is to be used continously for several hours. ■ Pull on the plug in order to remove the plug from the mains, do not pull on the cable. ■ Do not pull the mains cable across any sharp edges and do not crush it in any way. ■ Always pull out the mains plug prior to carrying out any work on the vacuum cleaner. ■ Do not use a damaged vacuum cleaner. In the event of any fault, pull out the mains plug. ■ Any repair work or the replacing of spare parts may only be carried out by the customer services department. ■ Protect the vacuum cleaner from external weather conditions, dampness and heat sources. ■ Switch off the vacuum cleaner if it stops sucking. ■ A retired appliance should be made unserviceable and then disposed of in a proper fashion. Information regarding disposal ■ Packaging The packaging protects the vacuum cleaner from becoming damaged during transportation. It is made of environmentally friendly materials and can therefore be recycled. Dispose of any unwanted packaging at the recycling point. ■ Second-hand appliances Second-hand appliances still contain many valuable materials. Therefore, give your second-hand appliance to your dealer or to a recycling centre to be recycled. Ask your dealer or your local government about the current methods of disposal and the location of recycling centres in your area. | Please observe Only connect the appliance to a power point which has a fuse of at least 16 A! If the fuse trips when the appliance is switched on, it could be that another electric apparatus with a greater input power is being used on the same electricity circuit. The tripping of the fuse is avoidable if you set the vacuum cleaner to the lowest performance level before you switch on and then select a greater one after the vacuum cleaner has been switched on. 6 en Please fold out the picture page Before using for the first time Illustration 1* Push the handle onto the flexible tube and until it engages. Starting up Illustration 2 a) Position the suction hose with the direction arrow pointing upwards - lock in to the suction opening. b) When removing the suction hose, press together both latches and pull out the hose. Illustration 3 Fit together the grip and the suction pipe. Illustration 4 Fit together the floor nozzle and the suction pipe. Illustration 5* a) Fit together the suction pipe. b) by moving the adjusting head to the direction of the arrow, releasing the telescopic pipe and setting to the required length. Illustration 6 Take the mains cable by the plug and pull out the desired length and then plug in to the mains socket. Illustration 7 Switch on / off the vacuum cleaner by pressing the on / off button in the direction of the arrow. Illustration 8 Set the level of suction by turning the on / off button in the direction of the arrow. Suction Illustration 9 Setting the floor nozzle: ■ fitted carpets and carpets ■ smooth floors HQ! X =1111 I 1111= Illustration 10* Vacuuming with accessories (insert the grip or the suction pipe,...