Before Using For The First Time - Bosch GL-40 Instruction Manual

Before using for the first time

1*
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Push the handle onto the flexible hose until it engages.
2*
Figure
Push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle back into the
accessories holder as illustrated.
Setting up
3
Figure
a) Push the flexible tube adapter into the air intake opening in
the vacuum cleaner lid until it engages
b) To remove the flexible hose, press the two lugs together and
pull the tube out.
4*
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a) Connect together the handle and vacuuming/telescopic
tube.
b) Push the handle into the telescopic tube until it engages.
Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube
to disconnect.
5*
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a) Insert the suction pipe into the floor tool adapter.
b) Push the telescopic tube straight into the connecting piece
of the floor tool until it engages.
Press on the locking collar and pull out the telescopic tube
to disconnect.
6*
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a) Connect the suction pipes together.
b) Release the telescopic tube by moving the adjusting
sleeve/sliding switch in the direction of the arrow and adjust
the tube to the required length.
7
Figure
Holding the power cord by the plug, pull out the required
length and plug the plug into the mains socket.
8
Figure Switching on/off
Your appliance is fitted with a pop-out control button.
To switch on the appliance, press the control button in the
direction of the arrow down to the stop and release. This will
release and extend the controller.
To switch off the appliance, press the control button in again
down to the stop. This will leave the control button retracted
in the appliance.
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Figure Controlling the suction level
a) The required suction level can be set to any level
required by turning the control knob in the direction of
the arrow.
Low suction range
(1 bar on the indicator lights up)
For vacuuming delicate fabrics, e.g. curtains.
Medium suction range
(2 bars on the indicator light up)
For daily vacuuming of lightly soiled floors.
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High suction range
(all 3 bars on the indicator light up)
For vacuuming durable floor coverings, hard floors and
for heavily soiled surfaces.
b) Depending on the type of floor covering, the suction level
is adjusted automatically once the control button is
turned beyond the retention point.
All three bars on the indicator light up. You can then use
the bar display to check the suction level setting.
Caution: delicate materials such as curtains must not be
!
vacuumed using the automatic setting.
Vacuuming
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Adjusting the floor tool:
Rugs and carpets
Hard floors
Caution!
Floor tools are subject to a certain amount of wear,
depending on the type of hard floors you have
(e.g. rough, rustic tiles). Therefore, you must check
the underside of the floor tool at regular intervals.
Worn undersides of floor tools may have sharp edges
that can damage sensitive hard floors, such as parquet
or linoleum. The manufacturer does not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by worn floor tools.
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Figure
Remove the upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle from the
accessories holder as illustrated.
12*
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Vacuuming with accessories
Attach the nozzles to the tube or handle as required:
a) Crevice nozzle for vacuuming crevices and corners, etc.
b) Upholstery nozzle for vacuuming upholstered furniture,
curtains, etc.
c) Hard furnishings brush
For cleaning window frames, cabinets, mouldings, etc.
d) Hard-floor brush
For vacuuming hard floor coverings (tiles, parquet
flooring, etc.)
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Figure
After use, push the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle
back into the accessories holder as indicated.
Turbo brush
If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a turbo brush, please
consult the accompanying instruction manual for notes on its
use and maintenance.
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Figure
You can use the parking aid on the back of the vacuum
cleaner if you wish to stop vacuuming for a short time.
Once you have switched off the vacuum cleaner, slide the
catch on the floor tool into the recess on the rear of the
appliance.
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