Philips FC8188 - Caution; Electromagnetic fields (EMF); Preparing for use; Hose

Caution
- When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, ne sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the dustbag become clogged. As a result, the dustbag-full indicator will
indicate that the dustbag is full. Replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter
‘Replacing/emptying the dustbag’).
- Never use the appliance without the motor protection lter. This damages the motor and
shortens the life of the appliance.
- Noise level: Lc= 82 dB(A).
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
- This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If
handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to
use based on scientic evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Hose
1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 2).
2 To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance (Fig. 3).
Tube
1 To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section
and turn it a little. (Fig. 4)
2 To connect the tube to the bend of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider
section and turn it a little (Fig. 5).
- To disconnect the tube or tube parts, pull and turn a little.
- Connect and disconnect the accessories in the same way.
Floor nozzle
The oor nozzle enables you to clean the oor efciently. You can use the oor nozzle on carpet
with the brush strips folded in or on hard oors (for instance for tiled, parqueted, laminated and
linoleumed ooring) with the brush strips folded out.
1 Toconnecttheoornozzletothetube,insertthenarrowsectionintotheoornozzleand
turn a little (Fig. 6).
2 Pushtherockerswitchontopoftheoornozzlewithyourfoottomakethebrushstripfor
cleaninghardoorscomeoutofthenozzlehousing(Fig.7)
3 Pushtherockerswitchontheothersidetomakethebrushstripdisappearintotheoor
nozzlehousing(Fig.8)
Crevice tool
You can use the crevice tool to clean hard-to-reach places quickly and conveniently.
- You nd the crevice tool in the crevice tool compartment of the appliance. (Fig. 9)
- You can connect the crevice tool to the tube or directly to the handgrip of the hose.
1 To connect the crevice tool, insert the tube or handgrip while turning it a little.
Using the appliance
Vacuuming
1 Pullthemainscordoutoftheapplianceandputthepluginthewallsocket.
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