User manual HITACHI CVSF8BS

[. . . ] Then attach the rug & floor nozzle to the extension pipe (in same way as the connection of hose and extension pipe). 2) Adjust and extend the extension pipe to its desired length while pressing the slide knob. 3) Press the button to remove the extension pipe and rug & floor nozzle. Button Button Click Slide knob Click Click Notes : Socket ¡Incorrect battery insertion may cause battery (liquid) leakage and or an explosion. 1) Do not use a new and old battery together and different kinds of batteries. [. . . ] 6 Dust case Click The base of cyclone chamber mark 5 Filter maintenance sign ¡ When suction power is weak, the operation noise level is higher and the filter maintenance sign operates, the dust case should be emptied and the filters cleaned (inside mesh filter and under mesh filter). Lid of the dust case Note : ¡Be sure to set each filter in its correct position firmly, otherwise suction power will be decreased. HEPA clean filter (Required maintenance once a month) (The HEPA clean filter is not washable. ) When the orange indicator appears in the window continuously, the cleaner requires emptying. Check the dust indicator by lifting suction tool from the floor and removing the crevice nozzle when it is used. Note : ¡If the cleaner is used in such a condition that the orange indicator appears in the window, air to the motor will be reduced and the motor will eventually burn out. 1 2 3 Remove the HEPA clean filter from the dust case as shown in the illustration. Remove dust around HEPA clean filter by patting it gently. HEPA clean filter HEPA clean filter Reinstall the HEPA clean filter into dust case with grips facing the upward. Knob Notes : ¡Only pat the filter gently. If you pat it strongly, its shape may be changed and this will cause dust leakage. ¡Do not use a brush with hard bristles , it may cause damage to the filter. ¡Make sure that the HEPA clean filter is seated correctly. Otherwise you cannot install the dust case correctly. If you use the cleaner without HEPA clean filter, it will eventually cause motor failure. Maintenance How to wash filters with water Remove the mesh filter, the urethane filter and the cyclone chamber from the dust case, and wash them with water. After drying the filters completely, fit them in their correct positions and use the cleaner. Inside mesh filter ¡Gently wash the inside mesh filter of cyclone chamber with water and an old toothbrush. Maintenance Rug & floor nozzle ¡The remains of dust around the brush, wheels and the air window of rug & floor nozzle may cause a decrease in suction power. In that case, suck the dust with crevice nozzle. Crevice nozzle Inside mesh filter The base of cyclone chamber Brush Wheel Air window Mesh filter, urethane filter How to wash rug & floor nozzle with water When you wash the rug & floor nozzle with water, be sure to detach it from the extension pipe. Warning : Do not wash rug & floor nozzle when connected to cleaner and mains otherwise it may cause an electric shock. ¡Gently wash the mesh filter with water and an old toothbrush. ¡Wash and rub the urethane filter well with water until the water is clear, and lay it out flat to dry naturally. ¡It can take a long time for the urethane filter to dry up, so please use a replacement one alternately. Mesh filter Urethane filter Mesh filter Urethane filter 1 2 Wash rug & floor nozzle with water. Water hole Wheel Notes : ¡Do not wash rug & floor nozzle with detergent and bleach. ¡Do not wash rug & floor nozzle with hard hairbrush. Black filter, under mesh filter and dust case ¡Gently wash the under mesh filter and black filter with water and an old toothbrush. Turn the rug & floor nozzle downward, and wipe away the water around the brush by shaking the suction head well, up and down. Dust case Under mesh filter Black filter Notes : ¡Wipe the brush with soft cloth. ¡Do not dry rug & floor nozzle with an electric dryer and a heater. ¡Dry rug & floor nozzle completely in the shade. Notes : ¡After washing the filters with water, please dry up them naturally and install them in their correct positions. Do not use wet filters, as this may damage your cleaner and render it unsafe. ¡Do not wash the filters with hard hairbrush, do not wash the mesh filter vigorously, it may damage the filter. ¡Do not wash the filters with detergent, bleach, benzene, thinner and alcohol, do not wash them in a washing machine. (To avoid injury and damage to furniture due to plug whiplash. ) Caution : In the interest of safety, when you remove the plug from the mains socket, always be sure to hold plug, not the power cord. HOW TO MAINTAIN CLEANING EFFICIENCY ¡The plug of the power supply cord should be removed from the socket outlet before cleaning the appliance or undertaking maintenance operations. ¡The supply cord on this appliance can only be replaced by the use of special tools and if it is damaged the appliance must be returned to the manufacturer or an accredited service agent for repair. ¡To clean the cleaner body and attachments, wipe with a soapsuds-soaked cloth. [. . . ] Fuse covers are available from your dealer. DO NOT cut of the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. Protection Device Protection Device When the vacuum cleaner is operated continuously with a full dust case, the cleaner may stop automatically to prevent overheating of the motor. Should it be necessary to change the mains plugs, this must be carried out by a competent person, preferably a qualified electrician. If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it immediately, having first removed the fuse, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK. [. . . ]