Bosch BSG71.UC User manual

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Use and Care Manual
For Household Use Only
Notice d’utilisation et d’entretien
Usage domestique uniquement
Manual de instrucciones y cuidado
Sólo para uso doméstico
BSG71...UC Vacuum cleaner

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Do not operate the vacuum if any part of it is damaged to prevent injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Do not use machine as a step.
Do not re-use or wash the filters.
Do not remove any screws.
Do not vaccum up sharp objects to prevent injuries when opening or emptying the
appliance.
Do not use a damaged vaccum appliance.
Do not operate the brush on or next to people or animals or let the brush get
close to your face or head to prevent entanglement or possible injury from flying
debris.
Do not operate the brush if any part of it is damaged to prevent injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Do not reach into the running brush roller
Do not drive over the power cord while the brush roller is running.
Do not leave the turbo brush standing on the carpet when the brush roller is
rotating, it must be kept moving (could damage the pile).
Do not use the turbo brush to clean another electrical appliance.
Do not immerse any part of the vacuum cleaner or turbo brush in water.
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
 Do operate the appliance only with original dust bags.
Do operate the appliance only by using original spare parts, accessories or
optional accessories. Use only as described in this manual.
Do connect and start up the vacuum cleaner only in accordance with the information
stipulated on the identification plate.
Do protect the vacuum cleaner from external weather conditions, dampness and
heat sources.
Do switch off and unplug the appliance before any assembly, cleaning and before
servicing.
Do supervise children whenever they are around an operating appliance to prevent
injury to the child and possible damage from misuse of the appliance.
 Do switch off and unplug the appliance if it stops sucking or at the event of any
other fault.
Wool or velour carpets, particularly those with a loose pile, should only be cleaned
occasionally with the turbo brush, must leave sufficient intervals in between.
 Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Turn of all controls before unplugging.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
Unplug before connecting the Turbo Universal floor brush.
Important Safeguards
Use as directed
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!NOTE
This vacuum cleaner is intended for use in the home and not for industrial purposes.
The vacuum cleaner must be used exclusively in accordance with the
specifications stated in the instructions.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages which arise from use
which is not as directed or has been caused by an incorrect operation of the vacuum
cleaner. Therefore, please ensure that the following information is observed and
heeded.
Safety information
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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!WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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!CAUTION
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
Do not vaccum up damp substances or liquids to avoid electrical shock hazards.
Do not operate the brush on or next to people or animals or let the tube or nozzles
get close to your face or head to prevent entanglement or possible injury from flying
debris.

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1 Turbo brush*
2 Telescopic tube with adjusting sleeve
and locking collar*
3 Handle
4 Flexible hose
5 Accessory compartment
6 Furniture brush*
7 Upholstery nozzle*
8 Crevice nozzle*
9 Dust bag change indicator
10 Cover
11 Electronic slide control
12 Swing handle; can also be used as
switch button
13 Power cord
14 On/Off button
15 Parking aid
16 Exhaust filter
17 Parking aid (on underside of unit)
18 Motor protection filter
19 MEGAfilt®SuperTEX dust bag
*Depending on equipment
4 5
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7*
6*
8*
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1*
2*
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Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer`s recommended
attachments.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or
motorized nozzle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Take the mains plug, pull the mains cable to the
required length and insert the plug into a wall socket.
The button can also be pressed using the swing handle.
Use the slide control to adjust the suction to the required
level.
min max
To switch your vacuum cleaner on, press the On/Off
button in direction of arrow.
Insert the flexible hose connector into the opening on
the vacuum cleaner until it engages.
Push the handle into the telescopic tube.
Fit the turbo brush onto the suction tube.
Unlock the telescopic tube by moving the release
button in the direction of the arrows and then set it to
the required length.
Starting up

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Furniture brush
For vacuuming picture frames, books, delicate
furniture, etc.
Upholstery nozzle
For cleaning upholstered furniture, curtains, etc.
Set the vacuum power dial on the canister to
maximum power when using the turbo brush
Then adjust the nozzle power by turning the slide
control on the turbo brush for the right carpet lenght:
= long pile carpets
= short pile carpets
This enables an optimum cleaning effect for the
different flooring.
Vacuuming with accessories
(attach to handle or suction pipe as required).
Crevice nozzle
For cleaning crevices and corners.
Only brush the fringes in the direction of the arrow.
Vacuuming
The vacuum cleaner can also be carried using the
swing handle when negotiating obstacles such as
stairs.
Small accessories that you do not need can be stored
in the vacuum cleaner lid.
You can use the parking aid on the back of the
appliance during short pauses in vacuuming after
switching off the vacuum cleaner.
To do this, slide the catch on the floor tool into the
groove on the back of the appliance.

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Seal and remove the MEGAfilt®SuperTEX dust bag by
pulling on the tab as shown.
Changing the dust bag
Replacing the dust bag
If the dust bag change indicator in the cover is
completely yellow when the floor tool is lifted off the
floor and the highest suction setting is selected, the
dust bag must be replaced even if it should not be
completely full yet. In this case it is essential to change
the dust bag due to the type of material it contains.
The nozzles, suction pipe and flexible hose should not
be blocked, as this will also trigger the dust bag
change indicator.
Open the cover by moving the locking lever in the
direction of the arrow.
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To remove the flexible hose, press the release button
and pull out the hose.
After work
Rewinding the power cord.
Tug the power cord and let go (the cable
automatically rewinds).
To store or transport the vacuum cleaner, use the
storage aid on the underside of the cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner up on its end.
Slide the catch on the floor tool into the groove on the
underside of the appliance.

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Remove the foam and micro-hygiene filter.
Place a new micro-hygiene filter and the foam in the
filter holder.
Insert the filter holder back into the vacuum cleaner
and click it into place.
Replacing the HEPA filter
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA filter, this
should be replaced once a year.
Open the dust bag compartment lid
Unlock the HEPA filter by pushing the locking tab in
the direction of the arrow and remove it from the
vacuum cleaner.
CLICK!
Insert the new HEPA filter and click it into place.
After vacuuming up fine dust particles, shake out
the motor protection filter to clean it and replace
the micro-hygiene filter, activated carbon filter or
HEPA filter if necessary.
Replacing the micro-hygiene filter
The motor protection filter should be changed when
starting a new pack of bags.
Open the dust bag compartment lid
Unlock the filter holder by pushing the locking tab in
the direction of the arrow.
Place a new MEGAfilt®SuperTEX dust bag in the holder
and close the dust bag compartment lid.
Caution: The cover only closes when a
MEGAfilt®SuperTEXdust bag has been inserted.
Cleaning the motor protection filter
The motor protection filter should be cleaned at
regular intervals by tapping it or washing it out.
Open the dust compartment cover.
Remove the motor protection filter in the direction of
the arrow.
Empty the motor protection filter by tapping it.
If the motor protection filter is very dirty, wash it out.
Leave the filter to dry for at least 24 hours.
After cleaning, insert the motor protection filter in the
machine and close the dust compartment cover.

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Spare parts and optional accessories
Replacement filter pack BBZ51AFG2UC
Contains:
5
MEGAfilt®Super TEX replacement filters with lid
1 micro-hygiene filters
HEPA filter (Class H12) BBZ152HFUC
Recommended for allergy sufferers. Ensures very
clean exhaust air.
Replace annually.
Before the appliance is cleaned, ensure that it has been switched off and unplugged.
Vacuum cleaners and accessories made of plastic can be cleaned using a general
commercial plastic cleaner.
Do not use scouring agents, glass or all-purpose cleaners.
Never immerse the vacuum cleaner in water!
If necessary, the dust compartment can be cleaned using another vacuum cleaner,
or simply cleaned with a dry dust cloth / dust brush.
Subject to change without notice.
Maintenance
Always switch off the vacuum cleaner and pull out the
plug before performing any maintenance work.
Remove the turbo brush from the steel / telescopic
tube.
Cut off any wrapped around hair or threads
using a pair of scissors.
Then vacuum up the threads and hair using
the crevice tool.

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Suivez les indications d’emploi
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!REMARQUE
Cet aspirateur est destiné exclusivement à l’emploi domestique et pas à l’usage
industriel.
Utilisez l’aspirateur exclusivement selon les indications figurant dans cette notice
d’utilisation.
Le fabricant n’est pas responsable d’éventuels dommages résultant d’un emploi non
conforme ou d’un maniement incorrect. Veuillez donc respecter impérativement les
consignes suivantes.
Consignes de sécurité
LISEZ BIEN TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER
CET APPAREIL
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!AVERTISSEMENT - pour limiter les risques d’incendie, de décharges
électriques ou de blessures :
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!ATTENTION
N’abandonnez pas l’appareil lorsqu’il est branché. Débranchez-le du secteur
lorsque vous ne l’utilisez pas ou avant de l’ouvrir pour des opérations d’entretien.
Ne l’utilisez pas à l’extérieur ou sur des surfaces humides.
Ne laissez pas l’utiliser comme un jouet. Faites très attention lorsque des enfants
l’utilisent ou si vous l’utilisez avec des enfants près de vous.
Ne l’utilisez pas si la prise ou le câble est endommagé. Si l’appareil ne fonctionne
pas normalement, si vous l’avez laissé tomber, endommagé, laissé dehors ou laissé
tomber dans l’eau, amenez-le à un service technique.
Ne tirez pas l’appareil à l’aide du câble, ne vous servez pas du câble comme d’une
poignée, ne coincez pas le câble dans une porte, ne forcez pas le câble contre des
bords tranchants. Ne déposez pas d’appareil sur le câble. Ne laissez pas le câble
près de sources de chaleur.
Ne débranchez pas l’appareil en tirant sur le câble. Pour le débrancher, prenez la
prise, pas lecâble.
Ne touchez pas la prise ou l’appareil avec les mains humides.
Ne placez aucun objet dans les ouvertures. Ne l’utilisez pas si une des ouvertures
est bouchée ; évitez la présence de poussière, de peluches, de cheveux ou de tout
autre élément qui pourrait entraver la circulation de l’air.
Ne l’utilisez pas pour aspirer des liquides inflammables ou combustibles, comme
de l’essence, ou dans des endroits où il pourrait y en avoir.
Ne l’utilisez pas pour aspirer quelque chose qui brûle ou qui fume, comme des
cigarettes, des allumettes ou des cendres chaudes.
Ne l’utilisez pas sans sac d’aspirateur et/ou filtre.
BOSCH Small Appliance Warranty
BSH Home Appliances («BOSCH») warrants all new small appliances to be free from
original defects in design, materials and workmanship for one (1) year after the sale to
the original owner.
Within the stated warranty period, BOSCH will repair or replace, at its sole option,
any small appliance or parts thereof which prove defective under the conditions of
normal use and service at no charge to you. It is the owner´s responsibility to return
the appliance for repair. Repaired and replacement small appliances and parts shall
be the same or as close in appearance as possible to the original for the purposes of
this warranty.
Should you require service of your BOSCH small appliance, please contact customer
service at 1-866-44-BOSCH. Repair of BOSCH appliances should only be performed
by qualified technicians.
This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchase and is not transferable.
Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures caused by accident, misuse,
neglect, abuse, including tampering, use of frequency or voltage other than marked
on the product, and use for commercial purposes.
To the extent allowed by law, this warranty sets out your exclusive remedies, whether
for negligence or otherwise. BOSCH will not be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages, losses or expenses.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRENTIES. ANY
WARRENTY IMPLIED BY LAW, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR
THE PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESSSED WARRANTY IS EFFECTIVE. BOSCH DOES
NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
No attempt to alter, modify or amend this warranty shall be effective unless
authorized in writing by an officer of BOSCH. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long implied warranties last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights amd you may also have other rigths
which vary from state to state.
Recommandations importantes

BSH Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
USA
Web site: www.boschvacuums.com
Customer Service (toll free): 1–866–44BOSCH (1–866–442–6724)
9000 038 686 A