Shark EP709 Manuale Utente

Warning:

To reduce the risk of electric 

shock, the power cord must be 

disconnected before changing the dust bag or 
performing maintenance/trouble shooting checks.

1. To open main unit, press the storage 

compartment release button to unlock and lift 

the cover. (Fig. 4)

Note Vacuuming new carpet or carpet 

with fine powders may clog the dust 

bag, so check the bag more often.  

Never operate without dust bag in 

place.

2. Remove the old dust bag by pushing the 

paper bag holder towards the rear of the 

unit and then pull up on the cardboard 

collar. Dispose of paper bags. Never 

3. To insert a new dust bag slide the 

cardboard collar end with the slot into the 

matching slot on the holder (a). Cardboard 

should be behind the (2) two securing tabs 

on holder. Press the paper bag holder (b) 

toward the front of the unit and make sure 

that the paper bag is locked in place. 

(Fig. 5)

4.  Close storage compartment cover.

Before closing main unit, 

make certain that paper bag is well inside 

the compartment and does not get caught 
between the hinges when closing the cover.

Paper bag

holder

b) Push in

a) Cardboard

insert 

The vacuum cleaner has a built-in pressure 

safety valve.  As soon as the dust bag is full 

or the suction hose is blocked, the dust bag 

full light will come on. If the suction power is 

noticeably diminished, first check if the 

suction hose is blocked. Then check if dust 

bag is full.  If this is the case, change it. We 

The pre-motor filter is located inside the 

storage compartment behind the dust bag. 

(Fig. 6) 

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The pre-motor filter should be cleaned at 

least twice a year or when it becomes 

visibly soiled.

•

Always operate the cleaner with the  filter 

installed.

•

Disconnect from electrical outlet 

before cleaning the filter.

•

Do not use a washing machine to 

rinse the filter.

•

Do not use a hair dryer to dry it.

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Always allow 24 hours to air dry.

1. Press the storage compartment release 

button and open the cover.

2. Remove the paper bag from the unit.

3. Pull the pre-motor filter assembly out of 

the unit.

4. Remove the pre-motor filter from the 

filter grill.

5. Rinse the pre-motor filter in lukewarm 

water and let the pre-motor filter air dry 

for 24 hours until it is completely dry. 

(Fig. 7)

6. Replace the pre-motor filter into the filter 

grill and replace back into the unit.

7. Replace the dust bag and close the 

storage compartment cover.

Pre-motor

filter

Your vacuum cleaner includes a manual 

variable suction control.  The suction power can 

be adjusted by moving the slide regulator to the 

desired position between Open and Closed. 

(Fig. 3) Open gives you less suction, closed 
maximum suction. For example, less suction is 

required on upholstery and draperies compared 

to thick carpets, which require maximum 

suction.

1.

Crevice Tool with Brush
For radiators, crevices,

corners, baseboards and 

between cushions.

2.

Upholstery Brush
The upholstery brush is 

used for the furniture

Once all 

attachments are 

in place, unwind 

a sufficient length 

of cable and insert 

the plug into the 

wall outlet. A 

yellow mark on 

The power cord 

shows the ideal 

cable length. Don't pull the power cord 

beyond the red mark.

1. Insert the power plug into the wall 

outlet. (Fig. 1)

2. Press the Power 

On/Off button 

located on the 

unit to turn the 

vacuum cleaner 

"On".

3. To rewind the 

power cord, press the cord rewind 

button with one hand and hold the 

plug of the power cord with the other 

hand to ensure that it does not whip 

causing damage or injury. (Fig. 2)

Always remove the power plug 

from the wall outlet before assembling or 

removing accessories.

2. Fitting the Extension Tubes 

Push the extension tube that is 
without the parking position hook  

into the curved wand / hose 

extension, as  shown in the 

illustration below. Then insert the 

other extension tube into this one.

1. Attaching the Flexible Hose 

Connect the flexible hose into the 

hose inlet. Push in until you hear a 

“click”, indicating it is in its locked 

position.

3. Fitting the Floor to Carpet 

Push the end of the extension tube 
into the floor-to-carpet brush as 

show in the illustration below.