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Never use the appliance without the Motor Protection Filter. This damages the motor and

shortens the life of the appliance.

Only use Philips s-bag ` double-layer paper dustbags or the reusable dustbag, if provided.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

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.

Connecting accessories

 1 

 To connect the hose to the appliance, push it into the appliance and turn it clockwise (Fig. 2).

 2 

 To disconnect the hose from the appliance, turn it anticlockwise and pull it out of the 

appliance.
Tube

 1 

 To connect the tube to the handgrip of the hose, insert the narrow section into the wider 

section while turning a little (Fig. 3).

 2 

 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, pull while turning a little.

Use the same method connect and disconnect the nozzles.

 1 

 To connect the tube to the handgrip, press  the spring-loaded lock button on the handgrip 

(1) and insert the handgrip into the tube (2). Fit the spring-loaded lock button into the 

opening in the tube (‘click’) (Fig. 4).

 2 

 To disconnect the tube from the handgrip, press the lock button and pull the handgrip out of 

the tube. 

Use the same method to connect and disconnect the nozzles.

 1 

Adjust the tube to the length you find most comfortable during vacuum cleaning (Fig. 5).

The Tri-Active nozzle is a multi-purpose nozzle for carpets and hard floors.

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. 6).

The opening at the front of the nozzle allows you to vacuum larger particles (Fig. 7).

 1 

Connect the Tri-Active nozzle to the tube.

 2 

Hard floor setting: push the rocker switch on top of the nozzle with your foot to make the

brush strip come out of the housing. At the same time, the wheel is lifted to prevent

scratching and to increase manoeuvrability (Fig. 8).

 3 

Carpet setting: push the rocker switch again to make the brush strip disappear into the

nozzle housing. The wheel is lowered automatically (Fig. 9).

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