Clatronic BS 1287 User manual

Instruction Manual
BS 1287
Floor-type vacuum cleaner

ENGLISH
Contents
Overview of the Components..............................Page 3
Instruction Manual ...............................................Page 25
Technical Data.....................................................Page 28
Disposal ...............................................................Page 28
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Overview of the Components
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is not t for commercial use. Do not use the appli-
ance outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat,
direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet
hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it im-
mediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the ap-
pliance and always pull out the plug from the socket
(pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not
being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If
you leave the room you should always turn the device
off. Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked
regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the
device must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep
all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.)
out of their reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with
the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!
• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety
Instructions”.
Instruction Manual
Thank you for selecting our product. We hope that you
will enjoy use of the appliance.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked.
It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to
avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
NOTE:
This highlights tips and information.
General Safety Instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully before putting
the appliance into operation and keep the instructions in-
cluding the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box
with the internal packing. If you give this device to other
people, please also pass on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private
use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance
Special Safety Instructions for this appliance
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact
an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger,
always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufac-
turer, by our customer service or by a qualied person and
with a cable of the same type.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental 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 haz-
ards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.

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Overview of the Components
1 Power cord with plug
2 Carrying handle
3 Cable-winding button
4 Suction power control
5 On/off switch
6 Dust bag lling display
7 Connection head of the vacuum hose
8 Hose connection
9 Handle for opening the dust bag compartment
10 Suction hose
11 Air adjustment slide
12 Two-piece suction tube
13 Floor nozzle (with hook (not shown))
14 Lever for extending and retracting the brushes
Accessories not shown:
Groove and brush nozzle
Start-up
• Insert the connection head of the suction hose into
the hose connector until it locks in place. To do so,
please press the buttons simultaneously. In order
to release the hose again, please press the buttons
once more on the connection head.
• Keep the buttons pressed down and then pull out the
hose.
• Insert the vacuum tube into the handle if required.
• Then assemble the oor nozzle and/or the accesso-
ries.
Using the Appliance
1. Unwind the length of cable you require.
CAUTION:
• Pull out the cable up to the maximum length
indicated with the yellow mark.
• Never pull the cable out up to the red mark as
the cable winding can be damaged.
NOTE:
If the red mark is visible, pull in the cable with the
help of the cable winding button back to the yellow
mark.
2. Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed power
socket. Turn the device on by the on/off switch by
pressing down the button.
3. Set the “carpet/hard oor” switch, depending on the
oor covering.
4. Adjust the suction power with the suction power
control.
5. Vacuum at a steady speed. There is no need to exert
pressure.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the range that can be covered with
the cable length!
Suction power control (4)
Low suction power:
Moderate suction power:
High suction power:
for curtains, sensitive mate-
rial.
for deep pile velour carpets
and textile oor covering.
for robust carpets and
oors.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision.
• Do not suck up liquids!
• Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed or sharp objects!
• Do not use the device in damp rooms!
• Never use without the lter. Check that the lter is inserted
correctly!
• Hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum nozzle
during use!
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from sources of heat like
radiators, ovens, etc.!

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Turn the suction power control clockwise if you want to
increase the suction power.
Air Slide (11)
Open the air slide on the hose handle in
order to regulate the airow or to clear
any particles sticking to the nozzle.
Switching off and Winding up the Mains Lead
1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off by the on/off switch and
remove the plug from the socket.
2. Keep the plug in your hand.
3. Press the cable winding button and guide the cable.
Hold the cable to avoid wrapping.
Nozzle Attachment
Floor nozzle (13)
The oor nozzle is tted with rollers for easier guiding.
You can clean smooth surfaces and carpets with the oor
nozzle.
• Adjust the brushes outwards or inwards using the
lever (14).
Best use of the appliance depends on the texture of the
oor covering. We recommend the following use:
• Use without brushes:
For vacuuming oor coverings with a deep pile
• Use with brushes:
For vacuuming smooth oors and carpets with a shal-
low pile
Crevice and jointed nozzle
For vacuuming upholstery, curtains and in corners and
crevices etc.
NOTE “2-in-1” nozzle:
When this is folded together it can be used as a groove
nozzle. If you would like to use the brush nozzle, pull
the brush section in the direction of the arrow until it
locks in place.
To detach the nozzle attachments from the suction pipe,
pull them off by turning them slightly.
Maintenance
Dust bag replacement display (6)
Hold the hose up into air. If the display for the vacuum
bag change shows “red”, the dust bag is full. Please
change it.
Changing the dust bag
1. Pull the plug out of the socket.
2. Open the lid of the dust bag compartment by the han-
dle (9).
3. Remove the bracket with the dust bag.
4. Then remove the dust bag by pulling it upwards.
5. Insert a new bag. Please ensure that the bag is
located correctly in the guide mechanism.
6. Fit the bracket with the new dust bag back into the
appliance. Press down the fastener with the bag. The
bag must be located completely in the dust bag com-
partment. Close the cover so that it snaps into place.
Filter
Your appliance has two lters.
Motor protection filter (inlet filter)
The inlet lter is located in the dust bag compartment.
The lter is located vertically in the rear section of the
dust housing. Remove the lter by pulling upwards.
Cleaning the Filter Element
Clean the engine protection lter after 10 dust bag chang-
es. If necessary, the lter can also be washed in warm
water without any additives. Place it back into place only
once it is completely dry!
Outlet filter
The appliance is also equipped with an outlet lter.
It can be found on the back of the appliance under the
stowage clip.
• Press the lever to the left and remove the ventilation
grille.
• Remove the lter insert and clean it as described
above.
• Place the completely dry lter back into the ventilation
grille.
• Put the ventilation grille back on the appliance. While
doing so, rst press the lever to the left again. Let go
of it when the ventilation grille is completely tted. It
needs to click in audibly.
Cleaning and storage
WARNING:
• Before cleaning remove the mains lead from the
socket.
• Under no circumstances should you immerse the
device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise
this might result in an electric shock or re.
CAUTION:
• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
Clean the housing with a soft, dry cloth without additives.
Storage
• Let the iron cool down completely.
• Wind the cable completely.

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• Please insert the hook of the oor nozzle into the
parking assistant on the rear of the device.
Troubleshooting
• TheDeviceDoesNotWork.
Remedy:
Check the connection to the mains.
Check the position of the switch.
• Thedevicedoesnotsuckupanything.
Possible Cause:
The suction power is set too low.
Remedy:
Check the position of the control.
Possible Cause:
The dust bag is full.
Remedy:
Renew the dust bag.
or
Possible Cause:
The lters are dirty.
Remedy:
Clean the components.
Possible Cause:
There is a foreign body in the suction tube or the
nozzle.
Remedy:
Check the accessories for foreign bodies.
Noise development
The sound pressure level in the ear of an operator (LpA)
was measured according to DIN EN ISO 3744.
Sound pressure level detected: 77 - 83 dB(A) (no limit)
Technical Data
Model: ................................................................... BS 1287
Power supply: ................................ 220-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
Pnom.: .................................................................1000 W
Pmax.: .................................................................1500 W
Dust lter bag: .................................... SSB 98 / Swirl Y 98
Protection class: ............................................................... II
Net weight: ............................................................. 3.65 kg
The right to make technical and design modications in
the course of continuous product development remains
reserved.
This device has been tested according to all relevant cur-
rent CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility
and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in
accordance with the latest safety regulations
Disposal
Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol
Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical
equipment in the domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no
longer use to the collection points provided for their
disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal
on the environment and human health.
This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of
reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.
Information concerning where the equipment can be
disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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