Vitek VT-1824 OG - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow basic technical safety and precautionary
measures when using electrical appliances.
Safety guide
- Please read these instructions carefully before using
your vacuum cleaner and save them for future refer-
ence.
- Unpack the vacuum cleaner completely and verify
that it is not damaged. The product is guaranteed
against any factory defect or damage as a result of
transportation.
- Before first turning on your vacuum cleaner, make
sure that the supply voltage matches the operational
voltage of the vacuum cleaner.
- Do not leave the vacuum cleaner unattended while it
is turned on or connected to power. Always discon-
nect the power cord from the outlet when the vacuum
cleaner is not in use or before servicing.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
- Do not use the vacuum cleaner in rooms where flam-
mable liquids, like gasoline and solvents, are stored.
- Do not attempt to us the vacuum cleaner to clean up
water, hot or smoking cigarettes, matches, burning
ash, thinly-spread dust, like that from carpentry,
cement, flour or ashes, and also sharp or cutting
objects - this can lead to serious damage to the elec-
tric motor. Remember, that these things are not cov-
ered by the guarantee.
- Use and store your vacuum cleaner away from heat
sources.
- Do not allow children to use the vacuum cleaner as a
toy. Be especially attentive if children or handicapped
persons are nearby while the vacuum cleaner is in
use.
- Check the power cord regularly. Do not use the
device if defects are discovered in the device or its
power cord.
- Refer to an authorized service center for repair or
cord replacement.
- Do not use the power cord as a handles for the vacu-
um cleaner; do not close the door if the power cord is
in the doorway, and also avoid letting the power cord
come into contact with sharp edges and corners. Do
not run over the power cord with the vacuum cleaner
while it is in use - this can damage it. Keep the power
cord away from heat sources.
- Only turn on the vacuum cleaner when the filters are
installed in the dust bin and the container itself in cor-
rectly installed.
- For optimal results, only use accessories that came
with the vacuum cleaner.
- Do not touch the power plug of vacuum cleaner body
with wet hands.
- The manufacturer is not responsible for damage
resulting from improper use of the device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
VACUUM CLEANER PARTS
1. Main brush
2. Telescoping pipe
3. Flexible hose
4. Cord wind button
5. ON/OFF button
6. Vacuum cleaner body
7. Dust collection container
8. Lock button for dust collection container
9. Power regulator
10. Lock for flexible hose
11. Lid for exhaust filter
12. Intake filter
13. Crevice tool attachment
14. Small brush
15. Furniture brush
DUST COLLECTION CONTAINER
16. Upper lid with compressor
17. НЕРА-filter
18. Preliminary screen filter
19. Container cup
20. Lid for removing dust and garbage
21. Lid catch
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
If during cleaning, suction power acutely decreases,
quickly turn off the vacuum cleaner and check the tele-
scoping pipe or flexible hose for blockages. Turn off the
vacuum cleaner and disconnect it from power, remove
the blockage and then continue cleaning.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner near high-heat sur-
faces, near ash trays, and also in places where flam-
mable liquids are stored.
• Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet with dry
hands only.
• Before beginning cleaning, remove all sharp objects
from the floor, so as to not allow damage to the pre-
liminary and HEPA filters.
• Always grip the plug when disconnecting the power
cord from the outlet; do not pull on the cord.
ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM CLEANER
Unpack the vacuum cleaner completely. Before turning it
on, verify that the supply voltage matches the operational
voltage of the vacuum cleaner.
Always turn off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
power cord from the outlet when sleeping.
USING THE VACUUM CLEANER
• Make sure that the dust collection bin and HEPA filter
are installed correctly.
• Install the flexible hose onto the suction opening. To
remove the flexible hose, press the hose lock (10)
and remove it (Pic. 1).
• Attach the telescoping pipe to the flexible hose (Pic.
2).
Telescoping pipe (2)
• Slide out the lower part of the telescoping pipe to the
desired length while pressing the lock button (Pic. 3).
Brush for bare floors/carpet (1)
• Attach the brush (1) to the telescoping pipe (2) (Pic.
4).
• Set the switch on the brush (depending on the type of
surface that you want to clean) to the desired position
(Pic. 5-6).
ENGLISH
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