1:`To extend the power cord:
yellow
red
Never extend the cord
beyond the red mark or you
may damage the cord
winding mechanism.
2: To rewind the cord:
Make sure the dust cup is empty!
Setting the Suction Power
Floor Brush
Bare Floors:
Carpets:
Furniture Tool
Do NOT
Do NOT
Do NOT
Do NOT
MAX
If you suspect a blockage:
If this does not remove the blockage:
Gently pull the cord from the
recess located in the rear of the
cleaner. The cord hastwo marks.
The mark shows the
maximum safe length to which
you can extend the cord. If you
can see the mark the cord
has been lengthened toomuch.
Unplug the cord. The handle
incorporates the Cord Release. Press the handle down. 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.
(see Page6)
Fit the appropriate attachments. Extend the power cord to a
usable length. Plug themains plug into the mains point.
Press the Mains ON/OFF switch to switch the power ON.
(Press again to switch thepower OFF)
.
The suction power can be increased ordecreased by operating
the airflow slider inthe hose grip.
Use a low setting for curtains and delicate fabrics.Use a
medium setting for long pile and velour carpets or soft textile
flooring tiles.
Use a high setting for rough shortpile carpets, coir matting and
rugs, and hard barefloors.
Move the vacuum head back and forth over the surface. Use
even strokes.
The is adjustable for useon carpets or bare floors.
Press the
lever showing the Brush
Symbol. The brush will
appear.
Press the lever
showing the Floor symbol
to retract the floorbrush.
The is a dual-purpose tool. Use it to vacuum
cushions, etc. The tool can be used with the brush on or it can
be removed if requiredremoved for greater versatility.
attach or remove accessories when the vacuum
cleaner is switched on.
pull the cleaner aroundthe room by the hose.
over extend the hose. Trying to reach beyond the
hose length could causean accident.
Be especially careful onstairs.
pull or carry the cleaner by the cord, close a door on
the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not over extend thecord. Switch the cleaner off and moveit to a
closer power point. Usejust enough cord to do the job.
Use the carry handleto lift or move the cleaner.
If you are moving the cleaner a long way or up a flight of stairs,
switch off, rewind the powercord and park the accessories.
(See Page6).
Switch off and unplugthe appliance.
Rewind the power cord.
Disconnect the accessories and store the cleaner in the
vertical position or place the cleaner normally with the
accessories in the parkedposition.
If the cleaner loses suction and the dust in the dust cup is below
the mark, this may be due to clogged filters or a
blockage.
Switch off and unplug
immediately. Empty the dust, check andclean the filters.
Check the
extension tubes and accessories visually and remove any
blockage with a stickor broom handle.
Using the Appliance
When vacuuming:
Using the Accessories
General Do's and Don'ts
Do not press- let the cleaner do the work.
Examine the dust level and empty the dust cup regularly.
NEVER let the dust exceed the MAX level
When you have finished vacuuming:
Empty the dust cup and clean the dustcup filters.
DO NOT operate if the suction is impaired.
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Clearing a Blockage
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Operating your Vacuum Cleaner
VCBL1411 Vacuum Cleaner User Guide
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Slide on/off as required
