TECHWOOD TAB-8183 User manual

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2 in 1 VACUUM CLEANER
Instruction manual
Dear consumer, Please read these instructions carefully before use in
order to avoid damage due to incorrect use and to better understand the
functions of this product. Please pay particular attention to the safety
guide.
If you pass the device on to a third party, these Operating Instructions
must also be handed over.
Please keep them for future references.
TAB-8183
TAB-8186
TAB-8186
TAB-8183

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit
provided with the appliance.
Please read these instructions carefully before use.
Keep present instructions for future references.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and household
or similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
Never use this apparatus near water projections.
Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
Inform potential users of these instructions.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
This device can be used by children aged 8 years and older
and adults, 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

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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 supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
This device is not a toy, do not leave small children or people
with disabilities to play with.
In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
Never place it into the dishwasher.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and
risk to damage the appliance.
Never use any other connector than the one provided.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.

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Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
This appliance is only intended for household use.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.
The symbol "DOUBLE SQUARE" means a double
insulated. A basic insulation and supplementary
insulation. This device requires no connection to the
mass of a protective conductor grounded. The
materials are said : double insulation class II.
The symbol "III" means that the equipment concerned
is designed to be supplied at a voltage of not more

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than 50 volts AC or 120 volts DC. Materials with this
sign are classified as Class III.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
For more information : http://www.quefairedemesdechets.fr
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Before first use,
Remove the device and all accessories and being careful with sharp accessories.
Clean the apparatus according to the instructions in "Cleaning" paragraph.
USE
Unroll the power cord completely.
Check that the tension in force in the country where you are, corresponds to
that indicated on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus in a correct socket-outlet, (and connected to the ground
if the unit is Class I), to avoid any danger.
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
Never modify the appliance in anyway.

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TO KNOW IT’S DEVICE
1. handle
2. On / Off button
3. Power adjustment knob
4. Unlock button to fold the device
5. Base of the portable vacuum cleaner
6. Portable vacuum cleaner
7. Air outlet
8. Vacuum / Support Contact
9. Motorized brush lock / unlock button
10. Motorized rotary brush
11. Aperture of the brush tank
12. LED light
13. Power connector adapter
14. Support and base charger
15. Suction nozzle
16. Dust tank
17. Dust container opening button
18. On / Off switch of the portable vacuum cleaner
19. Power Pilot light
20. lock / unlock Button of the vacuum cleaner => in portable vacuum cleaner
21. Locking / Unlocking the motorized brush shaft
22. Rotating cleaning brush23. Charging connector
MOUNTING
Open the arm of the portable vacuum cleaner base until it clicks into place.

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Assemble the stand and the rotating brush.
Insert the bottom tube of the holder into the rotating brush
and push it down until the tube is well assembled
with the brush.
Assemble the vacuum cleaner on its support.
Slide the bottom part of the vacuum cleaner
in the support (1).
Approach the top of the vacuum cleaner towards
the support
And gently press until you hear the lock click (2).
Assemble the charging base with the power adapter.

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CHARGING
- When the product is shipped from the factory, the battery is not fully charged.
Please, Charge the battery before using it. (it takes about 8 hours to fully charge
it).
- If not used for more than one month, fully charge the battery then unplug the
power adapter. It is possible to keep the device charged for at least three
months.
- When the unit stops itself, the battery is empty and it needs to be recharged. It
is useless to try to restart it.
Charge the device immediately, otherwise, prolonged discharge will result in
decreased battery life.
- Make a habit of putting the device on the charging base after each use.
- The ambient temperature must be between 5 ° C and 35 ° C.
- If the unit is returned to its base during operation, it will automatically stop and
switch to charging mode.
- It is normal for the body and adapter temperature being hot during charging.
- Place the support in vertical position, Connect the adapter to the charging
terminal.
- Place the appliance and its rotating brush on the charging base.
After about two seconds, the indicator light on the handle will automatically give
a bright indication of the condition of the battery.
- Only the first indicator light flashes (1),
the charge is low or even exhausted.
- The first light is on and the second is flashing (2),
the battery is charged more than half.
- The first two lights are on and the third is flashing (3),
the battery is almost fully charged.
- The three lights are on (1 + 2 + 3) The battery is full.
1 - 2 - 3 Charge indicator lights
4 Charge Controller
5 Handle of the device
USE
- When the unit is in the upright position, if necessary, turn the handle
backwards so that the support is operational and in the working position.

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Power selector
Press the power button "On" the device is in max power mode.
When it is activated, Press the power button "On" again the unit will enter soft
power mode. In LOW speed, press "On" again, it will go off. Press "ON" again
to return to HIGH speed. Each cycle works this way.
As soon as it is switched on, the brush and LED lighting work. And the speed of
the brush and the power of the lighting depends on the chosen power.
- Push the handle back and forth to move the brush back and forth. - Turn the
handle to turn the brush to the left or right.
- Press the release button to remove the vacuum cleaner from its holder.
This is convenient for cleaning under furniture, sofas, seats and other less
accessible surfaces.
If necessary, connect the nozzle (15) on the bottom of the vacuum to reach
difficult accessible places.
Whatever the chosen speed, high or low:
If the battery is full, all three lights are on (A);
If the battery is half, the third light is off (B);
If the power is low, the second light goes out (C).
If the battery level is extremely low, the two first lights are off, only the last
indicator light flashes (D)
When the last indicator light flashes. The machine must be turned off and
charged. If you continue to use it, the system will stop by force when the battery
reaches the cut-off voltage. It is a protective action to prevent the battery from
being discharged too much. This is not a malfunction of the machine, just put it
back to the charge.
However, we recommend that you turn off the power immediately when the light
is flashing, which will help prolong the life of the battery.
ASPIRATE FLOORS AND CARPETS
Start the device by pressing the On / Off button.
Note: after several uses, it is advisable to check the state of cleanliness of the
brush, in order to avoid scratching sensitive surfaces.

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EMPTY THE DUST COMPARTMENT AND CLEAN THE FILTER
1. Remove the hand-held vacuum from its holder
by pressing the release button.
2. Separate the tank from the body of the unit by
pressing the release button (1).
3. Remove the assembly: dust container
and filter (2).
4. Remove the filter and empty the contents of the dust container into a bin.
The filter can be shaken or cleaned with soapy water and rinsed with warm water.
Remove the sponge filter. It can also be cleaned with soapy water and rinsed with
warm water. Dry the pieces. (Make sure parts are dry before assembly.)
5. Reinstall the filter and then the dust container in its housing.
CLEANING THE BRUSH
If the brush is obstructed, by threads or dirt, the suction will be less good.
Stop, disconnect from stand and turn up side down the rotating brush. Carefully
use a pair of scissors, or a knife, to remove annoying items such as tread or hair
that may have clogged the brush inlet.

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If necessary, locate the Lock / Unlock button on the motorized
brush shaft (N ° 21 in the diagram Knowing your device).
Open it as much as possible and remove the
brush roll.
Clean it. Return it to the original position and
press Lock until "click".
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, always: switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid!
Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by
the consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are:
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
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webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts
are not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by
a specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Vacuum cleaner
Power supply 24V DC ; 2000mAh Lithium Battery
Norm Class III
Power adapter
Main power (in put) 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 0.5A
Output 24V DC 350mA
Norm Class II
Rotative brush
Power supply 24V DC
Power 13.8W
Norm Class III
Charging base
Power supply 24V DC
Norm Class III
Made in PRC
The characteristics can change without prior notice

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CAUTION: order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician
for repairs.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all current
European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the latest
regulations and technical requirements for safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(Destruction of batteries)
The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the
battery.
To remove the battery:
• Open the battery compartment and retrieve the battery or batteries.
- THE BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE THE UNIT IS GIVEN TO
REBUS.
- BATTERY CONTAINS NICKEL CADMIUM AND / OR LITHIUM AND / OR
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE, THE BATTERY MUST BE ELIMINATED IN A SAFE
WAY.
DO NOT THROW IN A TRASH CAN, BUT GIVE IN CENTRE OF WASTE.
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous Bois –France
Made in P.R.C