important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
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Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable
substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold.
Warning
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance if the mains cord, the plug or the appliance
itself is damaged.
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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.
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
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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
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Do not suck up large objects as this may cause the air passage in the
tube or hose to become obstructed.
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When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime,
cement dust and similar substances, the pores of the filter cylinder
become clogged. If you notice a strong decrease in suction power, clean
the filter cylinder.
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Never use the appliance if the filter cylinder, filter cylinder case and
the dust bucket are not properly installed or if the cover is not closed
properly.
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Always unplug the appliance before you empty the dust bucket.
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Do not press the AutoClean button if the dust bucket, the filter
cylinder and filter cylinder case are not properly installed or if the cover
is not closed properly.
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Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. This could
damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance.
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Only use the Philips filter cylinder supplied with the appliance.
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The filter cylinder is not waterproof and cannot be cleaned with water,
cleaning agents or flammable substances. Only clean the filter cylinder
with the AutoClean system or the cleaning brush supplied.
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During vacuum cleaning, especially in rooms with low air humidity, your
vacuum cleaner builds up static electricity. As a result you can
experience electric shocks when you touch the tube or other steel
parts of your vacuum cleaner. These shocks are not harmful to you and
do not damage the appliance. To reduce this inconvenience we advise
you:
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