F40 Turbocyclone 2000 - Aspirateur TAURUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL F40 Turbocyclone 2000 TAURUS

no professional o industrial.

Bagless Vacuum cleaner

F40 Turbocyclone 2000

Many thanks for choosing to purchase a TAURUS brand

Thanks to its technology, design and operation and the

fact that it exceeds the strictest quality standards, a fully

satisfactory use and long product life can be assured.

A Vacuum cleaner base

H Transportation handle

J Extraction button for deposit

K Opening button for deposit

N Lance + Multi-use brush

If the model of your appliance does not have the acces-

sories described above, they can also be bought separa-

tely from the Technical Assistance Service.

Safety advice and warnings

En todo este apartado, La altura

- Read these instructions ca-

refully before switching on the

appliance and keep them for fu-

ture reference. Failure to follow

and observe these instructions

may result in an accident.

- Do not use the appliance if the

cable or plug is damaged.

- Ensure that the voltage indica-

ted on the nameplate matches

the mains voltage before plug-

ging in the appliance.

- Connect the appliance to a base

with an earth socket withstan-

ding a minimum of 10 amperes.

- The appliance’s plug must fit

into the mains socket properly.

Do not alter the plug. Do not use

- Do not use or store the applian-

- Do not leave the appliance out

in the rain or exposed to moistu-

re. If water gets into the applian-

ce, this will increase the risk of

- If any of the appliance casings

breaks, immediately disconnect

the appliance from the mains to

prevent the possibility of an elec-

- Do not use the appliance if it

has fallen on the floor, if there

are visible signs of damage or if

- CAUTION: Maintain the

- Do not force the electrical wire.

Never use the electric wire to lift

up, carry or unplug the applian-

- Ensure that the electric cable

does not get trapped or tangled.

- Do not allow the connection

Manual F40.indb 12 19/12/12 10:40cable to come into contact with

the appliance’s hot surfaces.

- Do not allow the connection

cable to hang or to come into

contact with the appliance’s hot

- Check the condition of the elec-

trical connection cable. Damaged

or tangled cables increase the

risk of electric shock.

- Do not touch the plug with wet

- Do not use the appliance if its

filter(s) are not correctly in place.

- Do not use the appliance if its

accessories are not properly

- Do not use the appliance if the

accessories attached to it are

defective. Replace them imme-

- Do not use the appliance to va-

cuum up water or any other type

- Do not use the appliance if the

on/off switch does not work.

- Use the appliance handle/s, to

catch it or move it.

- Do not use the appliance if it is

tipped up and do not turn it over.

- Do not force the appliance’s

- Respect the MAX level mark.

- Disconnect the appliance from

the mains when not in use and

before undertaking any cleaning

- Unplug the appliance from

the mains before replacing any

- This appliance is for household

use only, not professional or

- This appliance can be used by

people unused to its handling,

disabled people or children aged

from 8 years and above if they

have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved.

- Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children

unless they are supervised

- This appliance is not a toy.

Children should be supervised to

ensure that they do not play with

- This appliance should be stored

out of reach of children and/or

- Make sure that dust, dirt or

other foreign objects do not

block the fan grill on the applian-

- Use the appliance, its acces-

sories and tools in accordance

with these instructions. Take

working conditions and job to be

carried out into consideration.

Manual F40.indb 13 19/12/12 10:40Using the appliance for anything

other than its intended use can

- Do not operate on areas which

contain metal objects such as

nails and/or screws.

- Never vacuum hot or sharp ob-

jects (cigarette butts, ash, nails,

- Use the appliance only for dry

- Never leave the appliance

connected and unattended if is

not in use. This saves energy and

prolongs the life of the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance on any

part of the body of a person or

- WARNING: There is a risk of

fire if the appliance is not clea-

ned following these instructions.

- Any misuse or failure to fo-

llow the instructions for use

renders the guarantee and the

manufacturer’s liability null and

Instructions for use

- Remove the appliance’s protective film.

- Make sure that all the product’s packaging has been

- Prepare the appliance according to the function you

- Fit the hose unit to the vacuum cleaner’s air intake.

- To disconnect the hose unit from the vacuum cleaner,

press the two buttons on the hose joint at the same time

and pull outwards (Fig. 1).

Insertion of accessories into the appliance’s grip:

- The appliance’s grip is designed in such a way that it

allows the insertion of the following accessories: (use

the combination that best meets your requirements)

- Extendable extension tube: Designed to provide access

to surfaces which are out of reach and make floor

cleaning comfortable, its length can be adjusted by using

the adjustment control.

- Lid: Specially designed for cleaning floors (both rugs,

carpets and hard floors), its base has a retractable brush

that can be adjusted to two heights for greater efficiency

- Lance: Specially designed for getting into cracks and

- Upholstery brush: Especially suitable for cleaning

- Take the length of cable required out of the housing.

- Connect the appliance to the mains.

- Turn the appliance on using the on/off switch.

Once you have finished using the appliance:

- Turn the appliance off, using the on/off switch.

- Unplug the appliance to the mains.

- Retract the cable by pressing the roller cable button

and guide the cable into the appliance.

- Clean the appliance

- This appliance has a cable compartment situated on its

- The device has a handle on the upper part so it can be

transported easily and comfortably.

- This appliance has one parking position for comfortable

and straightforward storage.

- To use the horizontal parking position, fix the break

pad hook to the hook situated on the rear side of the

Safety thermal protector:

- The appliance has a safety device, which protects the

appliance from overheating.

- If the appliance turns itself off and does not switch

itself on again, disconnect it from the mains supply, and

wait for approximately 45 minutes before reconnecting.

If the machine does not start again seek authorised tech-

- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and let it cool

before undertaking any cleaning task.

- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few

drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.

Manual F40.indb 14 19/12/12 10:40- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or base

pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for cleaning the

- Do not submerge the appliance in water or any other

liquid, or place it under a running tap.

Emptying the dust box:

- Empty the vacuum deposit when dust is visible though

the transparent walls, when it is full, or when the va-

cuum cleaner does not work to its full potential.

- In all cases, empty the deposit when the deposit full

indicator shows completely red.

- Disconnect the hose from the vacuum cleaner’s air

- Disconnect the dust box from the appliance. (Fig. 3)

- Open the lid of the dust box and empty the contents into

the appropriate waste disposal receptacle.

- Close the lid of the dust box.

- Attach the dust box to the appliance.

- Connect the hose to the vacuum cleaner’s air intake.

Changing the filters:

- Motor filter, it is advisable to be changed at least once a

year or every 100 hours of the appliance’s use.

- HEPA air vent filter (High efficiency air filter that

efficiently retains spores, ash, sawdust, pollen…), it is

advisable to change it a least once a year or after every

- Disconnect the dust box from the appliance. (Fig. 3)

- The filter motor can be found in the motor’s turbine air

- Turn the external cyclonic filter in a clockwise direction

and remove the filter.

- Repeat this operation with the internal conical filter.

- Remove the filter from its housing. (Fig. 5)

- To reassemble the filter, proceed with the above ins-

tructions, in reverse order.

- Open the cover of the filter housing at the top part of

the vacuum cleaner. (Fig 6).

- Remove the filter from its housing.

- To reassemble the filter, proceed with the above ins-

tructions, in reverse order.

- Supplies can be acquired from distributors and au-

thorised establishments (such as filters, etc. ) for your

- Always use original supplies, designed specifically for

your appliance model.

Anomalies and repair

- Take the appliance to an authorised technical support

service if problems arise. Do not try to dismantle or

repair without assistance, as this may be dangerous.

- If the connection to the mains has been damaged, it

must be replaced and you should proceed as you would

in the case of damage.

For EU product versions and/or in case that it is reques-

ted in your country:

Ecology and recyclability of the product

- The materials of which the packaging of this appliance

consists are included in a collection, classification and

recycling system. Should you wish to dispose of them,

use the appropriate public recycling bins for each type

The product does not contain concentrations of substan-

ces that could be considered harmful to the environment

This symbol means that in case you wish to

dispose of the product once its working life has

ended, take it to an authorised waste agent for

the selective collection of waste electrical and

electronic equipment (WEEE)

This appliance complies with Directive 2006/95/EC on

Low Voltage and Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromag-

netic Compatibility.

Manual F40.indb 15 19/12/12 10:40Français

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