IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Guide to the vacuum cleaner
Before using the vacuum cleaner
Using the included accessories
Operation
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning the vacuum on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting the suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Opening the air inlet valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Park-System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance and care
Purchasing new dustbags and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Which dustbags and filters are the right ones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
When to change the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing the dustbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the exhaust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing the "Air Clean" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing the "Active Air Clean" filter and the "Active HEPA" filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Exchanging exhaust filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
When to change the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the dust compartment filter (motor protection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
When to change the thread catcher pads of the standard floor brush . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the thread catchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and care
Frequently asked questions
Optional accessories
Technical Service
Caring for the environment
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