Hitachi PV-XH3M User manual

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PV-XH3M
Instruction
Manual
Hitachi
Cordless Stick
Vacuum Cleaner
Model
Contents
Before using the vacuum cleaner
Safety precautions ........................
Usage notes ..................................
Part names and assembly..............
Attachments and assembly ...........
Storing the vacuum cleaner ...........
Using the vacuum cleaner
Controls and indicators .................
Control buttons..............................
Indicator during charging..............
Indicators during use ....................
Assembling the charging station ...
Charging the vacuum cleaner ........
Disassembling the charging station ....
Using the vacuum cleaner .............
Using the attachments...................
Power head ....................................
Handy brush...................................
Mini power brush...........................
2-way crevice nozzle .....................
Multi angle nozzle with brush.......
After vacuuming completes
Emptying the dust case and cleaning the filters ....
Checking the level of dust and debris in dust case ....
Emptying the dust case.................
Cleaning the filters ........................
Attaching the dust case ................
Maintenance .................................
Vacuum cleaner, attachments, attachment accessories ...
Washable Parts..............................
Maintaining (washing with water) the filters ......
Cleaning the power heads..............
Maintaining the power head .........
Maintaining the mini power brush .....
Appendix
Troubleshooting. ...........................
Replacing the battery and disposing of the vacuum cleaner ....
Replacing the battery ....................
Disposing of the vacuum cleaner ....
Specifications ...............................
EN-2
EN-6
EN-7
EN-8
EN-8
EN-9
EN-9
EN-9
EN-10
EN-11
EN-12
EN-13
EN-14
EN-15
EN-15
EN-16
EN-17
EN-18
EN-19
EN-20
EN-23
EN-25
EN-26
EN-26
EN-26
EN-27
EN-29
EN-29
EN-31
EN-33
EN-36
EN-36
EN-37
EN-38
EN-20
EN-20
Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless
Stick Vacuum Cleaner.
This vacuum cleaner is intended for use in
domestic households only and not designed
for commercial use.
To ensure proper use, read this manual
carefully before using the vacuum cleaner.
For future reference, keep this manual in an
easily accessible place.
To ensure proper use, read the safety
precautions → (P.EN-2 to EN-6).

EN-2
Safety precautions
Please fallow these safety precautions.
Warning symbols used in this manual
Control buttons
Vacuum cleaner
Exhaust
port
Power head
Terminal
Terminal
Terminal
Cord
AC adapter
Outlet
This section describes safety precautions that must be followed in order to prevent injury to the user or other
people, or damage to property. Please thoroughly read and follow the precautions in this manual.
The severity of injury or damage that might occur if these precautions are ignored or the vacuum cleaner is used
improperly is classified and explained below. Hitachi is not responsible for any injury or damage that occurs as a result
of ignoring these precautions.
DANGER
Do not repair or modify any part of the vacuum cleaner. Do not disassemble any part of the
vacuum cleaner unless instructed to in this manual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause leaking of the battery, the generation of heat, fire, or injury.
For repairs, please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent.
Keep the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter away from water and other liquids.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to rupturing of the battery, fire, malfunction, or electric shock.
Do not connect the terminals of the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter with metal objects such
as a wire and pin.
Do not carry or store with metal necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the vacuum cleaner to malfunction or cause the
battery to short-circuit, resulting in leaking, the generation of heat, rupturing, or fire.
Do not throw into fires or apply heat.
Do not charge, use, or leave near sources of heat such as fire or a stove, under direct sunlight
or in cars exposed to the sun, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat, rupture, smoke, fire, deform, or malfunction.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could present imminent danger of
serious injury or death.
This indicates warnings or cautionary notes.
This indicates prohibited actions that must not be performed.
This indicates instructions that must be followed.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in serious injury or death.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in minor injury or
property damage.
AC100-
240V

EN-3
If the vacuum cleaner malfunctions or you notice any of the following problems, stop using the vacuum cleaner immediately.
Do not touch.
Safety switch
Rotary
brush
WARNING
The vacuum cleaner does not turn on when you press a control buttons, even though the battery is fully charged.
The power turns on and off when you move the AC adapter cord or connector.
The vacuum cleaner sometimes stops in the middle of operation.
The vacuum cleaner makes strange sounds in the middle of operation.
The vacuum cleaner or AC adapter is deformed or abnormally hot.
The power cord is damaged or abnormally hot.
It smells like something is burning.
You notice some other problem or malfunction.
Outlet, plug, cord, and AC adapter
Use an AC220-240V outlet.
Do not use an extension cord, and do not plug the AC adapter in the same outlet as other appliances.
Periodically clean the plug of any dust and debris by using a dry cloth.
Insert the plug of the AC adapter all the way into the outlet.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the charging station before performing maintenance on the charging station.
Do not damage the cord.
(Do not damage or modify the cord. Do not forcefully bend, bundle, pull, or twist it, and do not
put it under heavy objects or pinch it between objects.)
Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the cord or the AC adapter’s plug or connector is damaged,
and do not plug the AC adapter into a loose outlet.
Make sure the cord does not get caught in the rotary brush of the power head.
Do not handle the plug (insert the plug into an outlet or remove the plug from an outlet) with wet hands.
Do not touch the terminals on the AC adapter or vacuum cleaner.
To charge the vacuum cleaner, use the AC adapter that was provided with the vacuum cleaner.
Do not attempt to charge the vacuum cleaner by using other AC adapters.
Do not use the AC adapter that was provided with the vacuum cleaner to charge other
rechargeable batteries or to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Failure to heed this warning might cause fire or electric shock.
Power head, mini power brush
Do not touch the rotary brush or the safety switch.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury. Be careful
especially around children.
Do not place the power head or mini power head on parts
of your body (on top of your feet, etc.) when pulling the
power head or mini power brush.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury.
Others
Do not use the vacuum cleaner near inflammable or combustible items or materials (kerosene,
gasoline, paint thinner, benzine, toner, iron powder, detergents, large amounts of flour, aerosol
sprays, flammable gas, cigarette butts, etc.), or to clean up such items or materials.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up things with sharp points (thumbtacks, needles, toothpicks, hairpins, etc.).
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up suds or foam from carpet cleaners or other types of detergents.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner outdoors.
Do not wash any part of the vacuum cleaner with water unless that part is listed
as a part that can be washed. Do not use the vacuum cleaner in the shower or bathtub.
Do not charge or store the vacuum cleaner in a location prone to high humidity.
Failure to heed this warning might cause eruption, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not lean the vacuum cleaner against a wall or other surface.
Make sure that the power head is attached when using the vacuum cleaner stand.
The vacuum cleaner might fall over, becoming damaged or causing injury or damage
to the floor.
Continuing to use the vacuum cleaner under these conditions could result in smoke, fire, or electric shock.
Turn off the vacuum cleaner immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet. Then, contact a
Hitachi authorized service agent to request an inspection and repair.
Safety precautions
Please fallow these safety precautions.
Warning symbols used in this manual
Control buttons
Vacuum cleaner
Exhaust
port
Power head
Terminal
Terminal
Terminal
Cord
AC adapter
Outlet
This section describes safety precautions that must be followed in order to prevent injury to the user or other
people, or damage to property. Please thoroughly read and follow the precautions in this manual.
The severity of injury or damage that might occur if these precautions are ignored or the vacuum cleaner is used
improperly is classified and explained below. Hitachi is not responsible for any injury or damage that occurs as a result
of ignoring these precautions.
DANGER
Do not repair or modify any part of the vacuum cleaner. Do not disassemble any part of the
vacuum cleaner unless instructed to in this manual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause leaking of the battery, the generation of heat, fire, or injury.
For repairs, please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent.
Keep the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter away from water and other liquids.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to rupturing of the battery, fire, malfunction, or electric shock.
Do not connect the terminals of the vacuum cleaner and AC adapter with metal objects such
as a wire and pin.
Do not carry or store with metal necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the vacuum cleaner to malfunction or cause the
battery to short-circuit, resulting in leaking, the generation of heat, rupturing, or fire.
Do not throw into fires or apply heat.
Do not charge, use, or leave near sources of heat such as fire or a stove, under direct sunlight
or in cars exposed to the sun, etc.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat, rupture, smoke, fire, deform, or malfunction.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could present imminent danger of
serious injury or death.
This indicates warnings or cautionary notes.
This indicates prohibited actions that must not be performed.
This indicates instructions that must be followed.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in serious injury or death.
This indicates warnings that, if ignored, could result in minor injury or
property damage.
AC100-
240V

EN-4
Hold onto the AC adapter.
Do not block
Do not move it left and right
Do not stick pins
Outlet, AC adapter, cord
CAUTION
Hold onto the AC adapter when you unplug it. Do not pull on the cord.
Pulling on the cord might damage the cord and cause short-circuiting, resulting
in electric shock or fire.
Do not wrap the cord around the charging station.
Damaging the cord might cause electrical shock or fire.
If you will not be using the vacuum cleaner for a long time, unplug the AC adapter.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to deterioration of the insulation, causing
electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire.
Power head, mini power brush, extension pipe
Do not let the vacuum cleaner run for an extended
period of time with the inlet blocked.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner
and power head or mini power brush.
Before performing maintenance on the vacuum cleaner,
remove the power head from the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury.
Do not attach any of the parts of this vacuum cleaner to
objects other than this vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation of the power head or
mini power brush.
Do not clean using the tip of extension pipe, and do not
insert pins or other objects in the connections of this
vacuum cleaner, extension pipe.
Doing so might cause a short circuit resulting in electric
shock, fire, malfunction and damage to floors.
Do not move the power head or mini power brush left
and right while they are facing forward.
Doing so might damage floors or fabrics.
Do not use any of these attachments if any foreign
objects (including sand or small pebbles) are stuck to
the attachment.
Failure to heed this warning might result in damage to
floors or cloth surfaces.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner under or in between
blankets.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation.
Do not expose your body
for long periods of time.
Exhaust port
Do not block the exhaust port.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating, leading to
fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner.
Do not expose your body to the air released from the exhaust
port for long periods of time.
Failure to heed this warning might cause minor burns.

EN-5
Others
When carrying the vacuum cleaner, do not hold the dust case.
The vacuum cleaner might fall and cause injury or damage the floor.
Keep away from fire.
Failure to heed this warning might cause short-circuiting due to vacuum cleaner deformation,
resulting in fire.
If the vacuum cleaner is used near a flame, exhaust from the vacuum cleaner might cause the
flame to grow into a conflagration.
Turn off the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury.
Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it is set on the charging station.
The vacuum cleaner might fall off, which could cause an injury or damage the floor.
Do not clean using the tip of the vacuum cleaner without the handy brush.
Failure to heed this warning might cause short-circuiting, resulting in electric shock, fire, or
damage to the vacuum cleaner or to the floor.
Do not put the charging station where dew condensation occurs or in a humid place.
This might discolor the wall.
Do not drop the vacuum cleaner, power head, extension pipe, AC adapter, charging station, or
any of the attachment accessories from high places.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury or damage to the floor or dropped part.
Do not look directly into the LED lights.
Doing so might hurt your eyes.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Only allow children at least 8 years old to use the AC adapter. Give sufficient instruction so
that the child is able to use the AC adapter in a safe way and explain that it is not a toy and
must not be played with.
Instruct the child not to try and recharge non-rechargeable batteries because of the danger of
eruption.
Examine the AC adapter regularly for damage, especially the Cord, plug and enclosure. If the
AC adapter is damaged, it must not be used.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Do not connect the battery to anything other than this vacuum cleaner. Do not disassemble, modify,
or solder the battery. Do not charge the battery when it is not connected to the vacuum cleaner.
Replacement of the battery is to be performed by a trained service technician.
Do not remove the battery except when disposing of this vacuum cleaner.
Please consult with a Hitachi authorized service agent.
Do not touch the terminals or connect them by using metal items such as wires and pins.
Do not transport or store the battery in the same container as metal objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or keys.
Do not subject the battery to strong physical shock. For example, do not put nails into the
battery, hit the battery with a hammer, step on the battery, or throw the battery.
Keep away from fire.
Do not leave the battery near sources of heat such as a fire or stove, under direct sunlight, or in a car in the sun.
Do not use any battery other than the one specified for this vacuum cleaner.
Do not put the battery in a microwave or an oven.
Do not submerge the battery in water or other types of liquid, or expose it to water or other types of liquid.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery to leak, generate heat, rapture, smoke, fire, electric shock, or injury.
Battery (lithium-ion battery)
DANGER
Hold onto the AC adapter.
Do not block
Do not move it left and right
Do not stick pins
Outlet, AC adapter, cord
CAUTION
Hold onto the AC adapter when you unplug it. Do not pull on the cord.
Pulling on the cord might damage the cord and cause short-circuiting, resulting
in electric shock or fire.
Do not wrap the cord around the charging station.
Damaging the cord might cause electrical shock or fire.
If you will not be using the vacuum cleaner for a long time, unplug the AC adapter.
Failure to heed this warning might lead to deterioration of the insulation, causing
electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire.
Power head, mini power brush, extension pipe
Do not let the vacuum cleaner run for an extended
period of time with the inlet blocked.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner
and power head or mini power brush.
Before performing maintenance on the vacuum cleaner,
remove the power head from the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause injury.
Do not attach any of the parts of this vacuum cleaner to
objects other than this vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation of the power head or
mini power brush.
Do not clean using the tip of extension pipe, and do not
insert pins or other objects in the connections of this
vacuum cleaner, extension pipe.
Doing so might cause a short circuit resulting in electric
shock, fire, malfunction and damage to floors.
Do not move the power head or mini power brush left
and right while they are facing forward.
Doing so might damage floors or fabrics.
Do not use any of these attachments if any foreign
objects (including sand or small pebbles) are stuck to
the attachment.
Failure to heed this warning might result in damage to
floors or cloth surfaces.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner under or in between
blankets.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating,
leading to fire or the deformation.
Do not expose your body
for long periods of time.
Exhaust port
Do not block the exhaust port.
Failure to heed this warning might cause overheating, leading to
fire or the deformation of the vacuum cleaner.
Do not expose your body to the air released from the exhaust
port for long periods of time.
Failure to heed this warning might cause minor burns.

EN-6
If the liquid inside the battery enters your eyes, do not rub your eyes, but thoroughly wash
them with clean water immediately, and then consult a doctor.
Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes.
Do not use the battery if it is leaking or has an abnormal odor, discoloration, deformation, or
damage due to being dropped or you notice something unusual.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke, rupturing, or fire. If
liquid from the battery leaks onto the floor, it might damage the floor.
Keep the battery away from infants and children.
Failure to heed this warning might cause electric shock or injury.
If the battery is leaking, do not touch it with bare hands.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
Do not touch the battery with wet hands.
Doing so might cause heat to be generated, a fire, or an electric shock.
Do not charge the vacuum cleaner if the battery is not attached.
Doing so might cause heat to be generated, a fire, or an electric shock.
If liquid from the battery gets on your clothes, immediately wash them in clean water. If the
liquid gets on your skin, consult a doctor.
Failure to heed this warning might cause skin irritation.
When charging the battery, make sure the ambient temperature is between 5 ° C and 35 ° C.
Charging the battery in temperatures outside of this range might prevent the battery from being
fully charged. As a result, the battery might take a long time to charge, or you might only be able
to use the vacuum cleaner for a short time. Failure to heed this warning might cause the battery
to deteriorate.
If the battery is still charging longer than the specified charging time, unplug the AC adapter.
Do not touch the battery for a long period of time while charging or operating the vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause minor burns.
Store the vacuum cleaner in a location with low humidity or little dust and debris.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the generation of heat or smoke, rupturing, or fire.
WARNING
CAUTION
Usage notes
To prevent malfunction and other problems, be sure to follow these instructions.
Be sure to thoroughly read these instructions, as well as those indicated by Note in other locations in this
manual, and to use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with these instructions.
Do not subject the vacuum cleaner, the power head,
extension pipe, charhing station , AC adapter, or
attachment accessories to strong physical shock.
Failure to heed this warning might cause the
deformation or damage.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to clean up the following objects.
Failure to heed this warning might cause strange
odors or malfunction.
Water or other liquids, wet objects, or desiccants.
Large amounts of sand or powder, long string or thread, or glass.
Do not ride on the vacuum cleaner, the power
head, charging station, or attachment accessories.
Doing so might cause malfunctions.
Thoroughly air dry parts washed with water.
Failure to heed this warning might cause strange
odors or malfunction.
Do not remove the battery while the vacuum
cleaner is running or being charged.
Doing so might cause malfunctions.

EN-7
Part names and assembly
Hand-held vacuum cleaner configuration
Stick vacuum cleaner configuration
Handy brush
Reverse side
Plug
Cord
Connector
Wall bracket
Stand pipe
Stand base
Safety swith
Rotary brush
Click Click
AC adapter
Charging station
configuration
Handle
Control buttons
Indicator
Extension
pipe
Release
button
LED lights
Battery
Vacuum cleaner
Release button
Dust case
Power head
Click
Click
Attachment accessories
Crevice nozzle
2-way crevice nozzle (1 pc.) Screws (2 pcs.) Screw anchors
(2 pcs.)
(Attached to the back
side of the dust case)
Handy brush (1 pc.)
Maintenance brush (1 pc.) Mini power brush (1 pc.) Multi angle nozzle with brush (1 pc.)

EN-8
Storing the vacuum cleaner
Attachments and assembly
2-way crevice nozzle
→(P.EN-18)
Extension pipe
Vacuum cleaner
Storing the vacuum cleaner, extention pipe, and accesories with charging station
Attachments can be attached to the vacuum cleaner and extension pipe.
Mini power brush
→(P.EN-17)
Power head
→(P.EN-15)
2-way crevice nozzle
Vacuum cleaner
Mini power brush
Extension pipe
Power head
Multi angle nozzle with brush
→(P.EN-19)
Handy brush →(P.EN-16)
Multi angle nozzle with brush
Charging station

EN-9
To operate To automatic operation
To Stop operation
Controls and indicators
Control buttons
Indicator during charging
Press the button.
The sensor will sense the type or state of
the floor, as well as the operation mode of
the electric suction head, and automatically
switch between “standard” and “High”
operation.
Press the button.
Battery
indicator
If the battery indicator blinks rapidly (about four times per second), this
indicates an abnormality with the AC adapter or the battery. →(P.EN-36)
If you remove the vacuum cleaner from the charging station (or
disconnect the AC adapter) after the battery indicator turns off, and then
set the vacuum cleaner back onto the charging station,
the battery indicator turns on, but this does not indicate a problem with
the vacuum cleaner.
If you remove the battery while charging, after a short time, the indicator
blinks (about four times per second). If this happens, remove the
vacuum cleaner from the charging station (or disconnect the AC
adapter) and then attach the battery back onto the vacuum cleaner.
Then, set the vacuum cleaner back onto the charging station or
reconnect the AC adapter.
Battery Indicator
On
Off
Charging status
The battery is charging.
Charge time is approx. 2.5 hours. Depending
On the ambient temperature, usage time, etc,
if the battery’s temperature is very hot,
charging may automatically go into standby
until the temperature lowers to an
appropriate temperature for charging,
causing the charging time to increase. →
(P.EN-36)
The battery is fully charged.
When the battery is fully charged, the battery
indicator turns off.
Press the button.
Each time the button is pressed, the
operation status will be the order of
“standard” →“high” →“turbo” →
“standard”... is switched.
Press 1st for normal cleaning
Press 2nd for careful carpet cleaning
Press 3rd for powerful cleaning in heavily
dirty areas.
WARNING
Do not touch the terminals on the AC adapter or vacuum cleaner.
Failure to heed this warning might cause electric shock or injury.
Do not charge the vacuum cleaner if the battery is not attached.
Failure to heed this warning might cause malfunction or electric shock.
Note Do not remove the battery while the vacuum cleaner is being charged.

EN-10
Indicators during use
Battery
indicator
Filter
indicator
If the battery indicator blinks rapidly (about four times per second),
this indicates an abnormality with the battery. → (P.EN-36)
If the battery indicator blinks slowly (about once per two seconds),
this indicates that the vacuum cleaner might be running in safe
mode with reduced suction power in order to prevent overheating
of the vacuum cleaner’s motor or battery. → (P.EN-36)
The filter indicator does not blink while the vacuum cleaner is being
operated in the Standard setting.
If the filter indicator blinks, this indicates that the power head and
mini power brush might have automatically turned off (and its LED
indicator turned off) in order to prevent overheating of the power
head and mini power brush. → (P.EN-33)
If the filter indicator on the vacuum cleaner blinks while the vacuum cleaner is
running or after the vacuum cleaner stops:
Empty the dust case and remove any dust and debris attached to each of the filters. →(P.EN-20 to EN-25)
If the filter indicator on the vacuum cleaner blinks while the vacuum cleaner is running, even though dust
and debris has already been removed from each filter, wash each filter with water. →(P.EN-27 to EN-28)
Objects might get caught in the rotary brush of the power head. If this happens, remove the object.
→(P.EN-29 to EN-30)
Indicator
Off
The remaining battery level is high.
The remaining battery level is low.
Charge the battery.
The filter needs to be cleaned.
→(P.EN-23, EN-24)
Blinking
(about two times per second)
Blinking
(about two times per second)
LED lights
Operating status

EN-11
127mm.
1050mm.
Assembling the charging station
Charging station →(P.EN-12)
Round
hole
AC adaptor
You can charge the vacuum cleaner by connecting it to the AC adapter directly, instead of using the charging
station → (P.EN-12)
Terminal
Connector
Insert the connector
terminal all the way
through the round hole.
Protrusion
Cord
On the charging
station, insert the
cord between
protrusion and
protrusion so align
the cord in every
position.
Push the connector
in the direction
indicated by the
arrow until the
terminal is
completely vertical.
Install the charging staion to the stand platform by install stand pipe
to the stand base, then install the charging station to the stand pipe.
Or install the charging station to the wall with two screws and two
screw anchors, using appropriate for the wall type. Please ensure
that the charging station is mounted securely.
AC adaptor
AC adaptor
Click
Click
CAUTION
Do not set the vacuum cleaner on
the charging station if the vacuum
cleaner is being used as a
hand-held vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner might fall off
of the charging station, causing
injury or damage to the floor.
Wall bracket
Stand pipe
Stand base
On the charging station On the wall

EN-12
Charging the vacuum cleaner
To change the vacuum cleaner using the charging station To charge the vacuum cleaner by connecting it to the AC adapter.
Charge the battery before using the vacuum cleaner. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
It generally takes about 2.5 hours to charge the battery. (It might take longer to charge the battery depending on
factors such as the ambient temperature and how long the vacuum cleaner was in use.)
AC adapter
Outlet
Hold the AC adapter
Attachment
groove
Protrusion
Terminal
Connector
If you want to charge the vacuum cleaner by
using the charging station, make sure the
dust case is attached to the vacuum cleaner.
lnsert the charging station protrusion into the
attachment groove of the vacuum cleaner.
When the vacuum cleaner is set on the charging
station and the AC adapter is connected, the
battery indicator turns on.
When fully charged, the battery indicator turns off.
When the AC adapter is connected to the vacuum
cleaner, the vacuum cleaner indicator turns on.
When fully charged, the battery indicator turns off.
If you will not be using the vacuum cleaner for a long time, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner.
While the AC adapter is connected to the vacuum cleaner, the battery will be automatically and periodically charged when the
remaining battery level becomes low. However, if the vacuum cleaner is left unused for two months or longer, the remaining battery
level might become low, even if the vacuum cleaner is connected to the AC adapter and the AC adapter is plugged in. If this
happens, before using the vacuum cleaner, remove the connector of the AC adapter from the vacuum cleaner and then insert the
connector back into the vacuum cleaner.
If you disconnect the AC adapter from the vacuum cleaner after the battery indicator turns off (indicating that the battery is fully
charged), and then reconnect the AC adapter to the vacuum cleaner, the battery indicator turns on (indicating that the battery is
being charged), but this does not indicate a problem with the vacuum cleaner.
While the vacuum cleaner is being charged, the vacuum cleaner or AC adapter might become hot, but this does not indicate a
problem with the vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner will not operate even if the control buttons is pressed while charging.
Set the vacuum cleaner on
the charging station while the
vacuum cleaner is propped
up, and insert the charging
station protrusion into
the attachment groove of the
vacuum cleaner.
Note
CAUTION
When unplugging the AC adapter, hold the AC adapter. Do not pull on the Cord.
Pulling on the cord might damage the cord and cause short-circuiting, resulting in electric shock or fire.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the floor.
lf you want to charge the vacuum
cleaner by connecting the AC adapter
to the vacuum cleaner, make sure the
vacuum cleaner is resting on the
floor or some other flat, level surface.
Do not drag the vacuum cleaner
while it is resting on the floor or any
other flat, level surface.
Plug the AC adapter into an outlet.
Attach the AC adapter to the charging station.
→(P.EN-11) Then, plug the AC adapter into an outlet.
Set the vacuum cleaner on the charging station. Insert the connector of the AC adapter
into the terminal on the vacuum cleaner.

EN-13
1
2
3
When charging the battery, make sure the ambient temperature is between 5 ° C and 35 ° C.
Charging the battery in temperatures outside of this range might prevent the battery from being
fully charged. As a result, the battery might take a long time to charge, or you might only be able
to use the vacuum cleaner for a short time.
If the battery indicator does not turn on, or it turns on briefly and then turns off, remove the
vacuum cleaner from the charging station and then set it back onto the charging station.
If you are using the vacuum cleaner for the first time or after the vacuum cleaner was left unused
for a long time, the battery might take a long time to charge, or you might only be able to use the
vacuum cleaner for a short time.
Charging it near a radio might cause sound interference when the radio is in operation. When
charging the vacuum cleaner, plug the AC adapter into an outlet that is at least 2 meters away
from any radio equipment.
To prolong battery life
Be sure to charge the vacuum cleaner after each use, even if you only used the vacuum cleaner for a short
period of time.
If the vacuum cleaner is not to be used for more than a month, please fully charge the battery before storing
it. Charging it once a year if the vacuum cleaner is not in use will prolong the battery life. (Storing a depleted
battery will deteriorate the battery performance and battery life.)
If the vacuum cleaner stops in the middle of operation because the battery has run out, you might still be able
to use the vacuum cleaner for a short while by pressing the control buttons. However, this type of action is
not recommended.
Performing this type of action will shorten the battery life.
Note
Unplug the AC adapter.
Disconnect the cord and connector, and then detach the wall bracket
and stand pipe.
Disassembling the charging station
Connector
Button
To disassemble the charging station, remove each segment, starting
from the top. At each of the locations to , hold onto the upper
segment, hold down the button, and slowly pull in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Gently pull the cord in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Hold the connector, and
disconnect it by polling in
the direction of the arrow.

EN-14
Using the vacuum cleaner
Hold the handle and pull the vacuum cleaner upward.
Attach an attachment. →(P.EN-8)
Charge the vacuum cleaner after using it. →(P.EN-12)
Press the or button.
To stop, press
Holding onto the connector of the AC adapter,
disconnect it from the vacuum cleaner.
Handle
Terminal
Connector
Release button
If the vacuum cleaner is set on the charging station. If the AC adapter is directly connected to the vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION
CAUTION
When disconnecting the AC adapter, hold the
connector. Do not pull on the cord.
Pulling on the cord might damage the cord and cause
short-circuiting, resulting in electric shock or fire.
Risk of injury or damage to the floor.
Do not strongly press or hit the vacuum cleaner against the floor.
The vacuum cleaner might be deformed or the dust case might fall.
When replacing an attachment, remove it by sliding the release
button and pulling the attachment in the direction of the arrow.
Continuous operating time
Standard [ Press 1st]: Approx. 40 minutes (with the power head), 60 minutes (without the power head) →
High [Press 2nd]: Approx. 15 minutes → Turbo [Press 3rd]: Approx. 6 minutes → Auto : Approx. 15 minutes
to 40 minutes. Note that these times might be shorter in low temperatures.
Remove the connector of the AC
adapter from the vacuum cleaner.
Remove the vacuum cleaner
from the charging station.
Note Do not remove the battery from the vacuum cleaner
while operating. Doing so might cause malfunctions.

EN-15
Power head
Use in accordance with the floor type
The safety switch of the power head
When you lift the power head from the floor, the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for
your safety.
For information on maintaining the safety switch →(P.EN-29)
Carpet
Flooring/
Tatami
Vacuum efficiently and thoroughly by moving the power head back and forth across floor.
Clean by moving back and forth. Dust and debris will be collected thoroughly when pulling back.
When cleaning a new carpet for the first time, the cleaner might collect many loose threads.
To prevent damage to the floor, move along the grain of the flooring.
When cleaning a new tatami, its surface might become polished.
If dust and debris still remain on the floor after you move the vacuum cleaner toward you, lift the
power head and then move the vacuum cleaner away from you (back over the dust and debris).
Rotary brush
Brushes
Wheels
Brushes
Safety switch Stop
Rotate
Using the attachments
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Risk of injury
Do not place the power head on parts of your body (on top of your feet, etc.)
when pulling the power head.
It might get your body parts caught in the rotary brush.
Risk of injury
Do not touch the rotary brush or the safety switch of the power head.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
Risk of damage to the floor
When pulling the power head.
Do not firmly press the power head against the floor.
The floor might be damaged if it is easily damaged especially
such as cypress or padded flooring*.
*
Padded flooring is flooring where the surface is cushioned using vinyl chloride, etc.
Firmly pressing the power head against uneven surfaces such as
thresholds might wear out the wheels and damage the floor.
If dust and debris gets tangled in the wheels, the wheels cannot
rotate, which might cause wear and tear and floor damage.
Perform periodic maintenance (about once a month).
→(P.EN-29, EN-30)
After extended use, the brushes, wheels, and rotary brush might
wear down. Using the power head while they are worn out might
damage the floor. You cannot replace the brushes or wheels by
yourself. Please contact a Hitachi authorized service agent to
have the brushes, wheels, and rotary brush replaced as a set.
The vacuum cleaner might be difficult to use depending on the floor type. In such a case, switch to the “Standard” operation.
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust and debris blocking the power head
inlet. In this case, perform maintenance for (wash with water) each filter.→(P.EN-27 to EN-28)
Do not push the power head against the floor with excessive force, because the power head
might leave a mark on the floor.
If the power head leaves a mark on the floor, please refrain from using the vacuum cleaner in that
area, and remove the mark by using a soft cloth.
Note

EN-16
Handy brush
Attaching the handy brush
Match the position of the protrusion on the
side of the handy brush with the groove on
the vacuum cleaner.
Press in the direction of the arrow.
Press the grooved area of the handy brush and
pull in the direction of the arrow.
Detaching the handy brush
Multi angle head
Turning the handle changes the orientation of the power head. Narrow places can be efficiently vacuumed.
Attach to the vacuum cleaner before use.
Attachments can be applied while the handy brush is attached to the vacuum cleaner.
Rotate to the left
Rotate
Handy brush
Groove
Grooved
area
Protrusion
Rotate
Rotate to the right
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock, fire, malfunction or damage.
Do not clean using the tip of the vacuum cleaner without the handy brush.
Do not press against areas that are particularly easy to be damaged, such as pianos.
It might be damaged if excessive force is applied.
If the handy brush is pressed down on floors with too much force, it might become damaged,
crack, or damage to the floor.
The handy brush can be washed with water. After washing with water, allow it to dry naturally
before use. Using it while wet might lead the vacuum cleaner to malfunction.
Note
Risk of damage to the floor
After extended use, the brushes, wheels, and
rotary brush might wear down. Using the power
head while they are worn out might damage the
floor. You cannot replace the brushes or wheels
by yourself. Please contact a Hitachi authorized
service agent to have the brushes, wheels, and
rotary brush replaced as a set.
Do not move the power head left and
right while they are facing forward.
Do not pull the power head
backwards while holding it aloft.

EN-17
Mini power brush
This is a compact suction head that can be used on sofas, car seats, and bedding.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the fabric.
Use on bedding, mattresses, bed covers, pillows, seat cushions, fabric sofas, and other
fabric products.
Do not use on wood furniture, wood floors, or locations with a glossy surface that is easily
damaged.
Do not press against fabrics that are easily damaged, such as leather.
Do not leave the mini power brush stopped in the same position while
operating.
After extended use, the wheels and rotary brush might wear down.
Using the mini power brush while they are worn out might damage
the fabric.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Do not place the mini power brush on parts of your body (on top of your
feet, etc.) when pulling the mini power brush.
It might get your body parts caught in the rotary brush.
Do not touch the rotating rotary brush of the mini power brush.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
When cleaning fabrics, lay the fabric flat, and do not press firmly.
If you clean fabrics while folded, they might become tangled and be damaged.
The vacuum cleaner might be difficult to use depending on the cleaning location.
In such a case, switch to the “Standard” operation.
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust and debris blocking the mini power
brush inlet.
Perform maintenance (clean with water) for each filter. →(P.EN-27, EN-29)
Do not clean the mini power brush with water.(Only the rotary brush can be cleaned with water.)
Do not leave the mini power brush in locations with high temperature such as in a car parked
under the blazing sun.
Note
Rotary brush

EN-18
2-way crevice nozzle
Swiftly perform cleaning with the brush on the tip.
The mode can be switched to crevice nozzle mode with one touch so it is
useful when cleaning book shelves and crevices.
To switch between the crevice nozzle and the crevice
brush, hold down the button and slide the brush in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Adjust
Brush Slide groove
Slide the brush while holding down the button
WARNING
Risk of injury
When sliding the brush, do not hold onto the slide
grooves. Your hand might get pinched.
Risk of damage
Do not press against areas that are particularly easy to be damaged, such as pianos.
CAUTION
It might be damaged if excessive force is applied.
Do not drop from high places.
You can wash the 2-way crevice nozzle. After washing, allow it to dry
naturally before use.
Using it while wet might lead the vacuum cleaner to malfunction.
If there is dust and debris on the tip or inside the nozzle, or within the
groove of the slide, remove the dust and debris.
Note

EN-19
Multi angle nozzle with brush
Use by attaching to the inlet of the handy cleaner.
Inlet
You can rotate in
90° increments.
You can remove the brush
and perform
maintenance.
Side Brush
Rotating section
Inlet
(do not insert fingers)
3 angles are available.
Insert
Multi angle nozzle
with brush
You can change to various angles according to the area to be cleaned. If you are using the nozzle with the brush removed,
use it to collect dust on clothing, curtains, etc.
It is a free rotating nozzle that can reach far
above furniture and into crevices.
WARNING
Risk of injury.
When changing the angle, do not hold the
rotating section. Your hand may get pinched.
Do not rotate while your fingers are inserted /
into the inlet of the Multi angle nozzle (with
brush). Your fingers may get pinched.
When using the Multi angle nozzle (with brush),
do not let it fall or add excessive force in the
direction of the arrow in.
Doing so may result in damage.
You can wash the Multi angle nozzle (with brush)
with water. After washing, thoroughly air dry
before use. Vacuuming water may result in
damage.
If fibrous dust clogs the end or interior of the
Multi angle nozzle with brush, suction power is
reduced, so remove the dust.
Note
CAUTION
Risk of damage.
Do not press against areas that are particularly
easy to be damaged, such as pianos.

EN-20
Checking the level of dust and debris in dust case
Emptying the dust case [when attached to the vacuum cleaner]
Dust case
Max line
Dust case
Dust disposal button
When dispose the dust and debris from the dust
case, remove the dust and debris adhered to the
dust case and clean the filter. →(P.EN-20, EN-23)
If dust and debris is wrapped around the inner
cylinder filter and cannot be removed, detach and
maintain the inner cylinder filter. →(P.EN-24)
Emptying the dust case and cleaning the filters
Fine dust and debris might disperse in the air when emptying the dust case.
Empty the dust case in a well-ventilated environment such as outdoors, or wear a mask and avoid
breathing in the dust and debris.
Note
Cyclonic cleaners does not require using paper bags as high suction power is used to compress dirt and
debris. We recommend disposal of dust and debris after each use, and frequent filter maintenance.
Tilt the vacuum cleaner and position the dust
case to face the trash can.
Press the disposal button.
Empty the dust case before exceeding the “Max line” (guideline). If the “Max line”
is exceeded, the dust and debris might be difficult to remove from the dust case.
Dust and debris might not rotate depending on the type of dust and debris and
how it accumulates, which is normal.