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2 To disconnect the tube parts from each other and from the handgrip of the hose, pull while
turning a little.
Button coupling (specific types only)
1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button on the
handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the
opening in the tube ('click') (Fig. 4).
2 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button
and pull the handgrip out of the tube.
Note: Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles.
telescopic tube (specific types only)
1 Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 5).
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 (Fig. 6).
- The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to suck up larger particles (Fig. 7).
1 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 8).
The brush strip for cleaning hard floors comes out of the housing. At the same time, the
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wheel is lifted to prevent scratching and to increase manoeuvrability.
2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again (Fig. 9).
The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing and the wheel is lowered automatically.
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Combination nozzle (specific types only)
The combination nozzle can be used on either carpets or hard floors.
1 To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot (Fig. 10).
The brush strip for cleaning hard floors comes out of the nozzle housing.
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2 To clean carpets, push the rocker switch again. (Fig. 11)
The brush strip disappears into the nozzle housing.
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Crevice tool and small nozzle
1 Connect the crevice tool (1) or small nozzle (2) directly to the handgrip or to the tube
(Fig. 12).
accessory clip
1 Snap the accessory clip onto the tube (Fig. 13).
2 Snap the crevice tool and the small nozzle onto the clip.
using the appliance
1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button on top of the appliance with your foot to switch on the appliance
(Fig. 14).
3 During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with:
- the slide on the handgrip (specific types only) (Fig. 15).
- the knob on top of the appliance (specific types only) (Fig. 16).
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