PHILIPS FC8348/01
Owner's Manual

6

English
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Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future reference. - 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. - If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. - Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. - 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 may not be full, it must be replaced. - Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This could damage the motor and shorten the life of the appliance. - Only use Philips double-layer paper dustbags or the reusable dustbag provided. - Noise level: Lc = 82 dB [A] electromagnetic fields (eMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and in accordance with the instructions in this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use according to scientific evidence available today. Preparing for use Hose 1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise (Fig. 1). To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance. tubes 1 Connect the tubes to each other and to the handgrip by inserting the narrow section into the wider section while turning it a little. The tube with the clip is the lower tube (Fig. ). You can connect the accessories in the same way. Disconnect the accessories and tubes by pulling them and turning them a little. Combi nozzle The combi nozzle can be used on either carpets (with the brush strips folded in) or hard floors (with the brush strips folded out): 1 Push the rocker switch on top of the combi nozzle with your foot to make the brush strips for cleaning hard floors come out of the nozzle housing. (Fig. 3)  Push the rocker switch on the other side to make the brush strips disappear into the housing. (Fig. 4) Crevice tool The crevice tool can be used to clean hard-to-reach places. - To use the crevice tool, pull it out of the storage compartment at the rear of the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 5).