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Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord of this appliance 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.
English Before first use You can remove the stickers from the plastic storage container (specific types only). Preparing for use hose To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise (2) (Fig. 2). To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance. Plastic tube (specific types only) To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section and turn a little.
English Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the appliance. If you want to pause for a moment, insert the ridge on the nozzle into the parking slot to park the tube in a convenient position (Fig. 10). Adjusting suction power You can adjust the suction power with: the suction power slide on the handgrip or (Fig.
(Fig. 30). guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
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English Troubleshooting The suction power is insufficient Perhaps the dust container is full. If necessary, empty the dust container. Perhaps the filters need to be cleaned or replaced. If necessary, clean or replace the filters. Perhaps the suction power slide on the handgrip is open. Close the slide.