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 Connect the upholstery nozzle to the suction
pipes.
This is used for cleaning sofa etc.
Illustration M
 Connect the main floor nozzle to suction pipes.
This is used for cleaning carpet, floors, etc.
Illustration N
● Carpets and carpeted floors
Select the following switch setting:
Illustration P
● Hard surfaces
Select the following switch setting:
Illustration O
Starting up the device
1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.
Illustration Q
2. Set the ON/OFF switch to the desired position.
Illustration R
 Position "1 (ON)": The suction / blowing function
is activated.
 Position "0 (OFF)": The device is switched off.
Operation
ATTENTION
Vacuuming cold ashes
Device damage
Only vacuum cold ash with an ash pre-separator.
ATTENTION
Defective or wet dry filter basket
Device damage
Before starting up, check the dry filter basket for dam-
age, and replace it if necessary. Only vacuum with the
dry filter basket.
Depending on the equipment variant, the dry filter bas-
ket is included.
ATTENTION
Do not vacuum wet dirt.
Curved valve pipe
Suction power is reduced by moving the adjustment ring
on the curved valve pipe to expose a hole.
Illustration J
Dry filter basket
Note
It is recommended that the filter is cleaned once or twice
a year to ensure optimum the suction power.
Blower function
The blower function can be used to clean areas that are
difficult to reach or where vacuuming is not possible,
e.g. leaves in a gravel bed.
 Insert the suction hose into the blower connection.
The blower function is now activated.
Illustration S
Interrupting operation
1. Set the trigger to "0 (OFF)".
The device is switched off.
Ending operation
1. Set the trigger to "0 (OFF)".
The device is switched off.
2. Pull out the mains plug.
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3. Remove the device head.
Illustration C
4. Empty the container.
Illustration U
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Carry the device by the carrying handle.
2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it
to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accord-
ance with the relevant valid guidelines.
Note
● Store the appliance in a dry room.
● Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
1. Store the suction hose in the container. The suction
pipes, floor nozzle, crevice nozzle, upholstery noz-
zle and the power cable are shown in the following
illustration.
Illustration V
2. Store the appliance in a dry room and keep it away
from unauthorized use.
Care and maintenance
Before doing any work on the appliance:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Unplug the power cable.
General care instructions
 Clean the device and plastic accessory parts with a
commonly available plastic cleaner.
 Rinse the container and accessories with water, as
necessary, and dry them before further use.
Clean the dry filter basket
WARNING
Avoid washing in boiling water and in a washing ma-
chine.
Avoid drying over a fire, in hot sunlight or in a tumble
dryer.
Do not use it when it is wet. It may damage the motor.
Do not hit the filter on the floor, it will damage the filter.
Illustration W
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
Accessories, the suction hose or the suction pipes are
clogged.
 Remove the clog with a suitable aid.
The dry filter basket is full.
 Replace the dry filter basket .
The dry filter basket is dirty.
 Clean the dry filter basket (see Chapter Clean the
dry filter basket.)
The dry filter basket is damaged.
 Replace the dry filter basket.
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