User manual RUSSELL HOBBS TORNADO ALL FLOORS VACUUM

[. . . ] 4 Keep hair, clothing, fingers (and toes), away from the end doing the sucking, and from the brush. It won't drag you into the bin, but it may give you a bit of a start. 5 Stuff you mustn't pick up: a) don't pick up any liquid ­ you'll short the motor b) don't pick up stuff that may ignite spontaneously, like matches, bits of fire-lighter c) don't pick up anything burning or smouldering, like cigarette ends, ashes, or embers ­ wait till they're extinguished and cold d) don't pick up spillage from toner cartridges ­ the fine carbon particles may pass through the filter, short circuit the motor, and burn it out e) don't pick up cement or plaster dust ­ they'll combine with moisture in the air, clog the filter, scour the bin, and maybe burn out the motor too f) don't pick up anything sharp ­ you may puncture the filter and damage the motor g) don't pick up anything biological ­ you'll eventually have to clean it off the filter, and there's always the possibility that viral particles may pass through the filter, reach the air outlet, and enter your air supply 2 6 If you use the cleaner outdoors (e. g. cleaning the car), connect it to the electricity supply via a residual current device (RCD), with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. [. . . ] 27 Keep clear of the cable, as it rewinds at a fair lick. If it catches on anything, stop pressing, and it'll stop rewinding. 28 We've tried not to make it too powerful, to avoid wrecking your home, so you may need to push the plug end into the storage area manually. finished cleaning? 4 removing and emptying the bin 29 You don't have to empty the bin after each use, but you'll be wasting energy swirling yesterday's dust around. Energy that could be better used sucking up today's dust. 30 Switch off, unplug, and leave it for a minute, to let the dust settle. 31 Squeeze the locks on the hose end, and pull the hose out of the bin. 32 Press the bin release button, and hold it down. 33 Grip the bin handle, and pull the bin up and out of the cleaner. 34 When the bin is clear of the cleaner, you may let the bin release button go. 35 Lower the bin into your dustbin till the bottom of the bin is below the rim of the dustbin. 36 Press the latch, to open the bottom of the bin, and dump its contents into the dustbin. 37 Turn the agitator on top of the bin twice clockwise, then twice anti-clockwise. 38 This agitates the inside of the HEPA filter, releasing any dust that might be held in its folds 39 Lift the bottom of the bin up to close it. check the filters 40 While emptying the bin, check the filters ­ blocked filters quickly reduce suction. 41 You can see the mesh filter through the side of the bin. You should be able to see the HEPA filter through the mesh filter. 42 If either looks dirty, or if you can't see the HEPA filter, it's time to clean them ­ point 53 below. 43 If they don't need cleaning, replace the bin in the cleaner ­ put the bottom in first, then push the top home. You'll hear the locks click into place. 44 Give it a tug to check that its secure. 45 Push the hose end into the inlet above the bin handle. cleaning the cleaner 46 Switch the cleaner off and unplug it before cleaning. 47 Don't put any part of the cleaner in a dishwasher. 48 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents. [. . . ] 78 If its very dirty, soak it in warm soapy water, swill it out under a running tap, to remove all trace of soap, then let it air dry, till it's completely dry. 79 When it's dry, replace it in the rear of the cleaner. 80 The soft foam side of the filter should be towards the cleaner, the firm, white side of the filter should be towards the cover. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]