Bush VCM40A16L0B-70 User manual

Instruction manual
Multi Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner
Model: VCM40A16L0B-70
SKU: 134082072
Cat: 8455578

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Help and Guidance
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Further contact details can be found online at: w w w .bush- suppo rt.co .uk
You’ll soon be enjoying your new Bush Multi
Cyclonic Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner.
It all begins here, with your instructions. Don’t
worry, there’s nothing too technical coming up.
Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up
and running quickly. Sound good? Then let’s get
started.
We’re here to help you get the most from your Bush Multi Cyclonic Bagless
Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner.

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Contents
1
Safety information
Pow er source
Ventilation heat and m oisture
Warning
Plug / Wiring advice
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7
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Getting to know your vacuum cleaner
Accessories
Parts
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Installing your vacuum cleaner
Assembly
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Using your vacuum cleaner
Getting started
Nozzle use
Storage
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Care and maintenance
Maintenance
Em ptying the dust co ntainer
Cleaning the filters
Technical specification
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Product support
Troubleshooting
Help and assistance
Recycling electrical products
Guarantee
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Safety information 1

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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
Power source
Fo r ho usehold and indoor use only
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or m ental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged
from 8 years and above and supervised.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from m ains supply.
Fully unwind the cable before plugging in and ensure the cable
is positioned away from areas w here it is likely to get dam aged
or cause a trip hazard.
Do not operate the vacuum if dam aged or after it malfunctions.
In the event the supply cord is damaged, it must only be
replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved
part.
This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible
and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord.
Switch off and unplug when not in use and before emptying,
cleaning or servicing the appliance. Servicing of this appliance
must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
Ventilation, heat and moisture
Keep appliance, cable and plug away from areas w here it is likely
to get splashed. Never im m erse in w ater.
Warning!
Do not place fingers or other objects into the hose nozzle or
under the floor head when the vacuum cleaner is in use.
Do not run the appliance over the pow er cable.
Do not use the appliance to pick up burning or hot objects (e.g.
coal, ash, cigarettes etc} of any kind.
Do not use the appliance to pick up any liquids or use on wet
surfaces.
Do not cover the appliance or restrict air vents.
Do not use the appliance to pick up sharp objects (e.g. pins, nails,
tacks, staples etc) or string.
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Safety information
Important - Please read these instructions fully
before installing or operating
Plug / Wiring advice
The wires in this m ains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
Non-rewireable plug
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refitted. If the fuse cover is lost o r dam aged, the appliance m ust not
be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the m ains lead of this appliance m ay not
correspond with the coloured m arkings identifying the term inals in a
rewireable plug. Rew ireable plugs should o nly be replaced by a
suitably co m petent person. If in do ubt, co nsult a qualified
electrician.
The BLUE wire must be connected to
the terminal m arked with the letter N
The BROWN wire m ust be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter L

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Getting to know your vacuum 2

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Getting to know your vacuum
Please read these instructio ns carefully. They co ntain im portant info rm ation which
will help you get the best from your vacuum and ensure safe and correct
installation and o peration.
If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For
full details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.
Accessories
Vacuum cleaner Floor head
Co m bination nozzle
Extension tube Flexible hose