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Installation
Attaching the handle to the appliance (fig. A)
XAlign the D-handle with the main body of the unit and
push it down until it is fully seated.
XRemove the phillips head screw from the plastic bag.
XInsert the screw (13) into the hole.
XTighten the screw (13) using a phillips screwdriver.
Charging base (fig. B)
Place the charging base (4) on the floor, convenient to an
electrical outlet. The Pivot Plus®slim vac is stored and
charged in the base whenever it is not in use.
Warning! Falling/tripping hazard. Do not place the charging
base on any elevated surface. The appliance is designed to
be placed into and removed from the charging base when
it is sitting on the floor convenient to an electrical outlet.
Use
Before first use, the battery must be charged for at least
16 hours.
XPlace the appliance on the charging base (4) whenever
it is not in use.
You may need to charge the appliance many times initially in
order to achieve the best running time performance.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 10°C or above 40°C.
XMake sure that the appliance is switched off.
The battery will not be charged with the beater bar/vac On/
Off switch (9) in the on position.
XPlace the appliance on the charging base (4) as shown.
XPlug in the charger. Switch on at the mains.
The charging indicator (5) will be lit.
XFor the first charging, leave the appliance to charge for
at least 16 hours.
While charging, the charger may become warm. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem.
The appliance can be left connected to the charger
indefinitely. The charging indicator (5) will be lit as long as
the appliance is connected to the plugged-in charger.
Opening the appliance (fig B, C and D)
XTo open the appliance for use, lift it from the charging
base (4) (fig. B).
XPull back the pivot lock trigger (1) on the handle and
rotate the vacuum head (fig. C).
XRelease the pivot lock trigger (1) to lock the appliance
in any of the three different working positions a, b and c
(fig. D).
Switching on and off (fig. E)
XTo switch the appliance on, slide the beater bar/vac On/
Off switch (9) forward to position 1 (vacuum only).
XFor vacuuming with the beater bar operation, slide the
switch (9) forward to position 2.
XTo switch the appliance off, slide the switch (9) back
to position 0.
Troubleshooting
If the product does not work, check the following:
XThe charger was correctly plugged in for recharge
(it feels slightly warm to the touch).
XThe charger cord is not damaged and is correctly
attached to the base.
XThe charger is plugged into a working electrical outlet.
If the unit does not charge, check the following:
XMake sure that the beater bar/vac On/Off switch (9) is at
position 0. The appliance will not charge if the appliance
is switched ON.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Regularly clean the filters.
Cleaning the dust container and filters (fig. F and G)
The filters are re-usable and should be cleaned regularly.
XPress the release latch (3) and open the container
door (2).
XRemove the filters (10 and 11).
XEmpty the dust container.
XBrush any loose dust off the filters.
XWash the filters in warm, soapy water (fig. G).
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance in water. A damp
cloth and soapy water should be used to clean the exterior
of the appliance. Always make sure that the appliance is
completely dry before re-use or storing.
XMake sure that the filters (10 and 11) are dry.
XRefit the filters (10 and 11).
XClose the container door (2). Make sure that the release
latch (3) clicks into place.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the filters.
Optimum dust collection will only be achieved with clean
filters.
Maintenance access (Fig. H and I)
The maintenance access panel (8) from the pivot arm (6) can
be removed to aid cleaning should the appliance become
blocked, resulting in a loss of suction.
XRemove the maintenance access panel (8) using a flat
bladed screwdriver (fig. I) to release the front clip
features.
XOnce released, the section will pivot free of the main
assembly to give access for cleaning.
