[. . . ] Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. Warning Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. [. . . ] - The side brushes catch more dust and dirt at the sides of the nozzle and allow you to clean better along furniture and other obstacles (Fig. - The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 2 Snap two accessories into the accessory holder: Crevice tool and small nozzle (Fig. Note:The small nozzle must be placed in the accessory holder as shown in the picture. Adjusting suction power During vacuuming, you can adjust the suction power. - Use maximum suction power to vacuum very dirty carpets and hard floors. - Use minimum suction power to vacuum curtains , table carpets , etc. Suction power knob During vacuum cleaning, you can adjust the suction power with the suction power knob on top of the appliance (Fig. Storage 1 Slide the tube parts into each other to reduce the tube to its shortest length. Note: In some cases, the dustbag-full indicator can indicate that the dustbag is full, even though it is not. When you have vacuumed ashes, fine sand, lime, cement dust and similar substances) or if something blocks the nozzle, tube and/or hose. If the pores of the dustbag are clogged, you have to replace the dustbag, even if it is not full yet. If the dustbag is not clogged but not full either, something blocks the nozzle, tube and/or hose. Replacing the dustbag Replace the dustbag as soon as the dustbag-full indicator has changed colour permanently, i. [. . . ] The lower the air humidity in the rooms, the more static electricity the appliance builds up. - To reduce this inconvenience, we advise you to discharge the appliance by frequently holding the tube against other metal objects in the room (for example legs of a table or chair, a radiator etc. [. . . ]