Philips FC8424 [6/76] English

Important

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future

reference.

◗ Only use Philips s-bag` or the reusable dustbag provided.

◗ Only allow children to operate the vacuum cleaner under close supervision.

◗ Never suck up water or any other liquid. Never suck up flammable substances and do not

suck up ashes until they are cold.

◗ Do not point the hose at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when the vacuum

cleaner is switched on and the hose is connected to the vacuum cleaner.

◗ When the vacuum cleaner is used to suck up fine dust, the pores of the dustbag may become

clogged, causing the passage of air through the dustbag to become obstructed.As a result, the

dustbag-full indicator will indicate that the dustbag needs to be replaced, even though the

dustbag is not full at all.

◗ Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter.This could damage the motor

and shorten the life of the appliance.

◗ If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it may only be replaced by Philips or a service

centre authorised by Philips, as repair requires special tools and/or parts.

◗ Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before

you connect the appliance.

◗ Do not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.

◗ Noise level: Lc= 79 dB [A]

Preparing for use

Connecting accessories

Hose

1 To connect the hose to the appliance, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise (fig. 1).

2 To disconnect the hose from the appliance, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance.

Tube

Conical coupling (specific types only)

1 To connect the tube to the handgrip, insert the narrow section into the wider section while

turning it clockwise (fig. 2).

Use the same method to connect the accessories to the tube.

2 To disconnect, turn the tube or the accessories anticlockwise and pull.

Button coupling (specific types only)

1 Connect the tube to the handgrip ("click") (fig. 3).

Use the same method to connect the accessories to the tube.

2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, push the lock button and pull the tube out of the

handgrip (fig. 4).

The accessories can be disconnected in the same way.

Telescopic tube (specific types only)

1 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (fig. 5).

Nozzle

Convertible nozzle (specific types only)

The convertible nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.

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