Gtech HyLite2 SCV300 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Model number:
SCV300
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What’s in the box
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Main unit (with 1 x bag fitted)
Battery (fitted)
Steering module
Handle
Duster
3 x replacement bags
Charger
Hair removal tool
Thank you for choosing Gtech
“I started Gtech to create sensible, easy to use products that do a great
job. Your opinion is important to us and we’ll use your feedback to
improve our products and services, and to let other people know what
it’s like to be part of the Gtech family.”
Nick Grey – Inventor, owner of Gtech
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Make a note of your product serial number for future reference. You can find this on the
underside of item
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To attach the handle to the main unit there is
no need to li the vacuum from the floor. Just
push the hook on the steering module into
the latch at the back.
Assembly
To fit the steering module to the handle simply
push the end of the handle into the neck of the
steering module until it clicks into place.
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Press the green button
and pull the handle upwards
to extend.
When the handle is
fully extended, you’ll hear
a ‘click’.
To compress the handle,
simply press and hold the
green button while pushing
downwards, releasing the
green button towards the
bottom. The handle will lock
into place.
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A forward motion will pick up larger pieces of
debris.
Pulling the vacuum back towards you activates
the AirLOC and picks up finer particles.
AirLOC
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Operation
Place your foot on the le side of the unit and
recline the handle.
Press the power button to turn it on. You
can also do this with your hand when it is in
hand-held mode - be careful of the rotating
brush-bar.
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Removing the handle
To remove the handle, hold the main unit
down with your foot and pull upwards on the
handle.
You can also remove the handle while the
steering module is still attached to the main
unit to use the handle with the duster.
To remove the steering module press the
button and pull the handle out.
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In the case of a jam, the brush-bar will
automatically eject itself to allow you to
remove any obstructions and prevent
damages. Once the brush-bar ejects, turn the
unit off.
You will then need to reset the eject system by
pushing the button back into place.
Brush-bar eject system
When cleaning surfaces such as carpets and
upholstery, hold the vacuum and slide it back
and forth. Please be aware of the constantly
rotating brush-bar while using this product in
its hand-held mode.
For use on stairs, grip and move the vacuum
over each step. Extra care should be taken
when vacuuming stairs.
Hand-held operation
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WARNING: remove battery before carrying out any form of assembly.
Remove the battery before maintaining any
part of your product. Rotate the latch from the
‘locked’ position to the ‘unlocked’ position.
Brush-bar removal
To remove hair from the brush-bar, run the
blade of the hair removal tool between the
brushes to cut the strands.
Pull the latch out to remove the brush-bar.
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You can then use the comb end of the hair
removal tool to pull the hair from the brush-bar.
Never operate the product without the brush-
bar in place.
Brush-bar hair removal
When replacing the brush-bar, ensure that it
locates onto the steel pin at the other end of
the head, then turn the latch to the ‘locked’
position.
Battery removal
Press the latch on the top of the battery and
slide it out of the battery-housing.
To refit the battery, line it up and slide it into
the battery housing. The battery will click into
place when correctly fitted.
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Plug the charger into the mains and connect it to
the battery. Switch the power on at the mains.
The battery can be charged on or off the main
vacuum unit.
Battery state-of-charge indicator
The battery indicator shows how much charge
remains in the battery.
Whilst charging, the ‘G’ on the battery will
pulsate green. When fully charged, it will show
a solid green colour.
15% - 1%
100% - 16%
Recharging the battery
14.4V
For optimum battery performance, we recommend turning the plug socket
off once the battery is fully charged.
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The duster can be stowed on the handle. To remove the duster simply slide it upwards
and off the handle.
Attach the duster to the end of the handle,
clicking the latch into place
This allows you to clean low, or with the handle
extended, up high.
Using the duster
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Remove the battery before removing the bag.
Open the bag-chamber by liing the latch on
top of the lid.
Li and remove the bag-chamber lid.
Turn the product onto its back, unhook the end
of the bag and disconnect the collar from the
inlet. You can then remove the bag.
Removing the bag
Dispose of the bag safely and replace with a
new one.
(You can get more bags at www.gtech.co.uk)
Do not reuse bags as this could damage
and reduce the performance of the
Product.
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Put the new bag in the bag-chamber, fitting the
collar over the inlet.
Replacing the bag
To expand the bag, pull the hoop at the end
of the bag over the hook at the edge of the
chamber.
Place the lid back onto the chamber and press
down. It will click into place once it is secure.
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Troubleshooting
Reduced suction 1. Check for blockages.
2. Clean the brush-bar.
3. Check if the bag is full and
needs emptying.
4. Check the lid is closed properly.
Unexpectedly short battery life 1. Check the battery is fully charged.
2. Clean the brush-bar.
3. The run-time will vary depending on the
surfaces you are cleaning.
Battery will not charge 1. Check the charger is correctly connected
to the battery and mains supply.
2.Check the wall socket is switched on.
3. Try another plug socket.
4. Check the charger cord for signs of wear
or damage.
My vacuum won’t switch on 1. Check the battery is connected.
2. Check the battery is fully charged.
Brush-bar has ejected 1. Check for blockages.
2. Clean the brush-bar.
‘G’ on battery shows amber for
5 seconds
The brush-bar is jammed:
1. Turn off the Product, remove the battery
and clear the blockage.
The unit has over-heated:
1. Leave to cool down.
‘G’ on battery shows red Contact Gtech.
Product care
Your product doesn’t need much maintenance: replace bags when full, keep the brush-bar tangle-
free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets dirty. Before maintaining any part of the
product, remove the battery.
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The symbol indicates that this product is
covered by legislation for waste electrical and
electronic products (EN2002/96/EC)
When the vacuum has reached the end of its life, it and
the Li-ion battery it contains should not be disposed
of with general household waste. The battery should
be removed from the vacuum and both should be
disposed of properly at a recognised recycling facility.
Call your local council, civic amenity site, or
recycling centre for information on the disposal
and recycling of electrical products.
Alternatively, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
for advice on recycling and to find your nearest
recycling facilities.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Battery model 165A0005
Battery 14.4V 2000mAh Li-Ion
Charging period 2 hours
Battery charger output 17.3V DC 1.0A
Product weight 1.5KG
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Product support
If these initial tips don’t solve your problem, we have various other ways to help.
Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support
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