[. . . ] - If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never suck up flammable substances and do not suck up ashes until they are cold. [. . . ] - To use the crevice tool, pull it out of the storage compartment at the rear of the vacuum cleaner (Fig. Using the appliance Vacuum cleaning 1 Pull the cord out of the appliance and put the mains plug in the wall socket. You can carry the vacuum cleaner by the handle on top of the appliance (Fig. You can adjust the suction power by means of: - the slide on the handgrip, or (Fig. Storage 1 Switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. 3 Put the appliance in upright position and attach the lower tube to the appliance by means of the clip (Fig. Replacement replacing the dustbag Replace the dustbag as soon as the `dustbag full' indicator has changed colour permanently. Pull the dustbag holder towards you to unlock the dustbag (1) and lift the dustbag out of the appliance (). Position the opening of the dustbag directly opposite the hose connection opening (1). Pull the front of the dustbag forwards until it locks into place in the holder () (Fig. Reusable dustbags If provided, you can use the reusable dustbag instead of paper dustbags. For removing and inserting the reusable dustbag, simply follow the instructions for replacing paper dustbags. [. . . ] Guarantee & service If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. Com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). [. . . ]