User manual
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
scientic evidence available today.
Before use
Batteries for the remote control are supplied with the appliance. Insert the batteries into the
battery compartment before you use the appliance. The batteries last at least 2 years.
1 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw of the battery compartment lid (1) and remove the
battery compartment lid (2) (Fig. 4).
2 Insert two AAA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries into the handle. (Fig. 5)
Note: Make sure that the - and + poles point in the right direction.
3 Reattach the battery compartment lid (1) and fasten the screw with a screwdriver
(2). (Fig. 6)
The appliance is now ready for use.
Preparing for use
Ergonomic advice
- The unique ComfortControl handgrip is ergonomically designed to give you sufcient comfort
during vacuum cleaning.
- To gain optimal benet from this handgrip, it is important that you do not position your second
hand on the tube. When you do so, you twist and bend your back, which could result in back
problems (Fig. 7).
- Our ergonomist advises you to adjust the length of the tube so that the hand holding the
standard handgrip is at hip level.
- The unique PostureProtect handgrip is ergonomically designed for 2-handed use to prevent you
from placing your hand on the lower part of the tube.We recommend that you use the
PostureProtect handgrip to prevent bending your back, but if you do not nd it comfortable to
use, you can remove it. In this case, follow the instructions in section ‘Removing the
PostureProtect handgrip’ in chapter ‘Troubleshooting’ (Fig. 8).
- Do not place your other hand on the tube. You twist and bend your spine when you do so,
which could result in back problems.
- Our ergonomist advises you to adjust the length of the tube so that the hand holding the
standard handgrip is at hip level.
- If you need to carry the appliance, carry it in line with your arm to prevent twisting your wrist.
The carrying handle of the appliance is specially designed for this purpose.
1 Attach the handgrip to the telescopic tube (‘click’) (Fig. 9).
2 To disconnect the handgrip from the tube, hold the handgrip with one hand. With the other
hand, hold the telescopic tube and press the tube release button (1) and pull the tube off the
handgrip (2) (Fig. 10).
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