[. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not point the hose, the tube or any other accessory at the eyes or ears nor put it in your mouth when it is connected to the vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner is switched on. Caution When you use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum ashes, fine 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 disposable dustbag and emtpy the reusable dustbag, even if it is not full yet (see chapter `Replacing/emptying the dustbag'). 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. Preparing for use Hose 1 To connect the hose, push it into the appliance (1) and turn it clockwise () (Fig. To disconnect the hose, turn it anticlockwise (1) and pull it out of the appliance () (Fig. Conical coupling (specific types only) 1 To connect the tube parts to each other and to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider section while turning a little (Fig. To disconnect the tube parts from each other and from the handgrip of the hose, pull while turning a little. 1 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, press the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip and insert the handgrip into the tube. Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the opening in the tube (`click') (Fig. This not only includes normal house dust, but also harmful microscopic vermin such as house dust mites and their excrements, which are well-known causes of respiratory allergies. Hold the filter at an angle so that the water washes away the dirt inside the pleats (Fig. Note: Cleaning does not restore the original colour of the filter, but does restore its filtration power. Ordering accessories If you have any difficulties obtaining dustbags, filters or other accessories for this appliance, please contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country or consult the worldwide guarantee leaflet. - Philips Classic s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8021. - Philips Clinic s-bag ` high filtration synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8022. - Philips Anti-odour s-bag ` synthetic dustbags are available under type number FC8023. Ordering filters - Super Clean Air filters are available under type number FC8032. - Non-washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filters are available under type number FC8044. [. . . ] Ordering filters - Super Clean Air filters are available under type number FC8032. - Non-washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filters are available under type number FC8044. - Washable Super Clean Air HEPA 12 filters are available under service number 4322 000 39090 Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. [. . . ]