Philips FC8256 - Manual (Page 7)

Caution
- When you use the appliance to vacuum ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar
substances, the pores of the filter cylinder become clogged. If you notice a strong decrease in
suction power, clean the filter cylinder.
- Never use the appliance without the filter cylinder. This damages the motor and shortens the life
of the appliance.
- The appliance does not work if the dust container is not properly placed.
- Noise level: Lc= 84dB(A)
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
You can remove the stickers from the plastic storage container (specific types only).
Preparing for use
hose
1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise (2) (Fig. 2).
To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the appliance.
Plastic tube (specific types only)
1 To connect the tube parts to each other, insert the narrow section into the wider section
and turn a little (Fig. 3).
2 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider
section and turn a little (Fig. 4).
- To disconnect the tube or tube parts, pull and turn a little.
- Use the same method to connect and disconnect the accessories.
telescopic tube (specific types only)
1 Press the spring-loaded lock button on the telescopic tube part and slide the lock button
into the opening in the other tube part.
2 To connect the telescopic tube part to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section
into the wider section and turn a little.
- To disconnect the tube, pull and turn a little.
- Use the same method to connect and disconnect the accessories.
3 Adjust the telescopic tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuuming. Push
the slide on the tube upwards and push the lower tube part downwards or pull it
upwards (Fig. 5).
Combination nozzle
You can use the combination nozzle on carpet (with the brush strips folded in) or on hard floors
(with the brush strips folded out).
- To clean hard floors, push the rocker switch on top of the combination nozzle with your foot to
make the brush strips come out of the nozzle housing (Fig. 6).
- To clean carpet, push the rocker switch on the other side to make the brush strips disappear
into the housing (Fig. 7).
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