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2 Insert two AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the battery compartment inside the handle. Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction. 3 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with a screwdriver (2). Preparing for use Ergonomic advice ComfortControl handgrip (specific types only) -The unique Comfor tControl handgrip is ergonomically designed to give you sufficient comfor t during vacuum cleaning. -To gain optimal benefit from this handgrip, it is impor tant that you do not position your second hand on the tube. When you do so, you twist and bend your back, which could result in back problems. English PostureProtect handgrip (specific types only) -The unique PostureProtect handgrip is ergonomically designed for 2handed use to prevent you from placing your hand on the lower par t of the tube.We recommend that you use the PostureProtect handgrip to prevent bending your back, but if you do not find it comfor table to use, you can remove it. In this case, follow the instructions in section ‘Removing the PostureProtect handgrip’ in chapter ‘Troubleshooting’. -Do not place your other hand on the tube.You twist and bend your spine when you do so, which could result in back problems. -Our ergonomist advises you to adjust the length of the tube so that the hand holding the standard handgrip is at hip level. attaching the handgrip 1 Attach the handgrip to the telescopic tube (‘click’). 2 To disconnect the handgrip from the tube, hold the handgrip with one hand.With the other hand, hold the telescopic tube and press the tube release button (1) and pull the tube off the handgrip (2). Note:This vacuum cleaner has been fitted with holes at the end of the handgrip.These holes may prevent objects from getting stuck or damaged when you use your vacuum cleaner without the tube or accessories supplied. hose 1 To connect the hose, push it firmly into the appliance (‘click’). 10 English 2 To disconnect the hose, push the buttons (1) and pull the hose outof the appliance (2). telescopic tube 1 Adjust the length of the tube in such a way that the flexible hose connection is at hip level. 2 Hold the tube so that the standard handgrip is at hip level. 3 To connect the tube to a nozzle, press the spring-loaded lock button on the tube and insert the tube into the nozzle. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the nozzle (‘click’). -To disconnect the nozzle from the tube, press the spring-loaded lock button and pull the accessor y out of the tube. English 11 accessory holder (specific types only) 1 Slide the accessory holder with accessories onto the handgrip (‘click’). 2 To detach the accessory holder, squeeze the release levers together (1) and slide the accessory holder off the handgrip (2). Crevice tool and small nozzle 3 1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) with or without brush attachment (3) to the tube or directly to the handgrip. Brush attachment (specific types only) 1 To assemble the brush attachment, slide it onto the bottom of the small nozzle (‘click’). 2 To disassemble the brush attachment, slide it off the bottom of the small nozzle. 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. -- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles. 1 Use the hard floor setting to clean hard floors (for instance for tiled, parqueted, laminated and linoleumed flooring): push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the brush strip come out of the housing. At the same time, the wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability. 2 Use the carpet setting to clean carpets: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the nozzle housing. The wheel is lowered automatically. Remote control operation (specific types only) -- The remote control has three buttons with which you operate the vacuum cleaner. With the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons you adjust the suction power and with the standby button you switch the appliance to standby mode. Note: The functions on the remote control only work after you have switched on the appliance with the on/off switch on the appliance itself. Note: Replace the batteries when the ‘infrared active light’ does not light up when you press any button. See chapter ‘Replacement’ to replace the batteries. 12 English 1 English 13 using the appliance Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button on top of the appliance. Tip:To avoid bending your back, press the on/off button with your foot. To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button on top of the appliance. adjusting suction power on appliance (specific types only) During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction ...
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