Miele S 500 - Manual (Page 18)

Turning the vacuum on and off
^ Press the On/Off switch.
While vacuuming
The vacuum cleaner can also stand on
its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes
etc.
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To prevent static discharge your
hand must touch the metal inlay on
the underside of the vacuum
handpiece. Be certain to
continuously touch this inlay when
vacuuming fine dust, flour or
sawdust as these materials are more
likely to create static discharge. To
further prevent static discharge
while vacuuming, pull the vacuum
along by the hose with one hand
while continuing to hold the
handpiece in the other hand.
Operation
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