Philips FC9071 - Manual (Page 7)

- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your
mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on.
Caution
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will
indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the disposable dustbag and empty the reusable dustbag,
even if it is not full yet (see chapter ‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could damage the motor and
shorten the life of the appliance.
- Only use Philips s-bag ` synthetic dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided (some countries
only).
- The translucent display panel is made of recyclable polycarbonate (>PC<).
- Noise level: Lc = 77 dB(A)
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Preparing for use
hose
1 To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 2).
2 To disconnect the hose, push the buttons (1) and pull the hose out of the appliance
(2) (Fig. 3).
tube
1 To connect the tube parts to each other and to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-
loaded lock button. Then insert the part with the lock button into the part with the hole and
fit the lock button into the hole (‘click’) (Fig. 4).
2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the
handgrip out of the tube.
Note: Use the same method to connect and disconnect the accessories.
telescopic tube (specific types only)
1 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 5).
tri-active nozzle (specific types only)
The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors.
- The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean
better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. 6).
- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 7).
1 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 8).
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