VCBD1411 Vacuum Cleaner User Guide
Operating your Vacuum Cleaner
Carrying the Cleaner
The cleaner may be carried in a horizontal position with the regular
handgrip. It may also be carried vertically using the handgrip recess in
the base.
Attaching the Accessories
Push the Floor Brush rmly
onto the end of the hose
extension/s (or directly onto
the hose handle if you are
not using the extension
tube).
The Crevice Tool will attach to the hose in the same way as the oor
brush.
Never attach or remove accessories when the vacuum cleaner is
switched on.
Adjusting the Power Cord
1: To extend the power cord: Gently pull the cord from the recess
located in the rear of the cleaner. The cord has two marks. The yellow
mark shows the maximum safe length to which you can extend the
cord. If you can see the red mark the cord has been lengthened too
much.
Never extend the cord beyond the red mark or you may damage the
cord winding mechanism.
2: To rewind the cord: Unplug the cord. Press the Cord Release Lever.
Gently guide the cord back by hand into the cleaner until it is fully
rewound. Do not let the cord return unaided or it may whip and cause
damage or injury.
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Using the Appliance
Connect the hose and extensions to the appliance.•
Open the airow slider in the handle.•
Extend the power cord to a usable length.•
Plug the unit into the mains and switch on the power.•
Switching On and O
Press the Mains ON/OFF pedal to switch
the power ON.
Press again to switch the power OFF
When vacuuming:
Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use even •
strokes. Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.
Open and close the airow slider to vary the suction power of the •
cleaner.
Using the Accessories
The Floor Brush is adjustable for use
on carpets or bare oors.
Bare Floors: Press the lever showing the Brush Symbol. The brush will
appear .
Carpets: Press the lever showing the Floor symbol to retract the oor
brush.
The Crevice Tool is a dual-purpose tool. Use it
extended to vacuum down the side of cush-
ions, etc. Turn the head through 90º to clean
curtains, etc.
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