Russell Hobbs RHHS3001 User manual

Model Number: RHHS3001/3501
Sabre Cordless Handheld
Stick Vacuum
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Page(s)
Safety instructions
3-6
Sabre feature
diagram 7
Sabre assembly
8-9
Charging your
Sabre 10
Using your
Sabre 11-13
Cleaning and care
14-16
Problem solving
17
Guarantee and customer services
18
Spare
parts 19
Disposal information
20
CONTENTS
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Thank you for purchasing your Sabre 18V Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.
To get the best from your new cleaner, take a few moments to read these
instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Should you require any further assistance, our friendly Product Care team will
be happy to help.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to electrical parts.
•This product is intended for household use only. Do not
use outdoors.
•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 hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children less than 8 years.
•Only use the charger provided with the product. Using
another charger may damage the product and battery.
•Do not immerse in water or other liquids for cleaning.
•Do not store or charge the unit outdoors
•Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
•Do not handle the charger or appliance with wet hands
•Use only as described in this manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•Do not attempt to use the charger with any other
product nor attempt to charge this product with another
charger
•Do not abuse the charger cord; never carry the charger or
base by the cord or pull cord to disconnect from an
outlet; grasp the charger and pull to disconnect from an
outlet.
•Keep hair, clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body
clear of moving parts.
•Do not pick up anything that is flammable, burning or
smoking.
•Use extra care when cleaning on the stairs.
•Never remove parts from the appliance such as the feet,
screws and so on.
•Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
•Do not operate this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
•Never put any objects into the openings on the outer
case.
•This appliance is authorized for household/residential
use only
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
•Children should be supervised to ensure they don’t play
with the appliance.
•Use only as described and for the uses described in this
manual
•Do not use the charger if power cord or plug has been
damaged.
•Do not use cordless vacuum cleaner or charger if it has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in
water. Contact customer services for advice.
•Do not run over charger cord with vacuum cleaner.
Always unplug charger from vacuum cleaner before use.
•Never carry the charger by the cord, or yank to
disconnect from an outlet, to unplug, always grasp the
plug to remove from outlet, do not pull on cord.
•Keep charger cord away from heated surfaces(e.g.,
cooking surfaces).
•Do not handle charger cord or vacuum cleaner with wet
hands or while barefoot.
•Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked, keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything that may reduce particle flow into the dust
container.
•Do not use the vacuum cleaner without dust container in
place.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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•Do not attempt to empty dust container while unit is
running, always turn off the appliance and unplug
before emptying/replacing the dust container.
•Turn off vacuum cleaner before clearing debris from
floor brush assembly
•Do not run the vacuum cleaner over any cables, as this
will result in damaging the cable.
•Do not use to vacuum any liquid substance.
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SABRE FEATURE DIAGRAM
1Handheld Unit 6Screws for Cradle
2Extension Tube 7Charging Cable and Adaptor
32 in 1 Crevice Tool 8Dust Bin (Detachable)
4Powered Floorhead 9Battery (Detachable)
5Docking Cradle
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SABRE ASSEMBLY
Before using your vacuum cleaner
Remove all packaging and lay out the separate components.
Check the unit after unpacking for any visual damage such as:
•Misaligned or damaged parts
•Damage to the main body and separate components
•Damage to the plug or cable.
If you can see any damage do not use the cleaner and contact
customer services.
Charge your Sabre Vacuum until the blue LED’s remain solid before
first use.
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Attaching the Powered Floor Head
The powered floor head can be used with or without the extension
tube.
1. To use without the extension tube, line up the pins and push the
floor head directly onto the nozzle of the handheld unit until it clicks.
2. To use the floor head with the extension tube, place the extension
tube onto the nozzle of the handheld unit, ensuring that the pins are
aligned and click in to place.
Then, push the floor head onto the end of the extension tube,
ensuring the pins are aligned.
To remove the floor head, press the red release button on the floor
head and pull away the floor head.
To remove the extension tube, press the red release button on the
tube and pull away the extension tube.
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SABRE ASSEMBLY

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CHARGING YOUR SABRE
Before using for the first time you will need to charge the cleaner.
1. Before charging ensure the cleaner is switched off.
2. Plug the charging cable into the adaptor socket on the back of the
handheld unit. Insert the plug into a suitable 13 Amp mains socket,
pressing the switch on.
3. Lift the assembled cleaner onto the charger dock, ensuring that the
The charging indicator light on the handheld vacuum will illuminate
blue flashing to show that the unit is charging.
A full first time charge should be given, of 5 hours.
Once charged, the indicator light will illuminate solid blue.
Note:
•The body may become warm during charging and this is
completely normal.
•Make sure the battery is charged when the product will not be
used for prolonged periods of time.
•This vacuum cleaner is not designed to be left standing upright as
this can cause the vacuum cleaner to fall over, causing damage to
the vacuum cleaner.
•This appliance is designed so it will not power on when it is
charging.