BS 1714 A CB - Vacuum Cleaner BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BS 1714 A CB BOMANN

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Demontage/Wartung

Demontage / Onderhoud • Démontage / Entretien • Desmontaje / Mantenimiento

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Contents

Overview of the Components ....3

Assembly 4

Disassembly/Maintenance....5

General Notes......32

Special Safety Instructions for this Device ....32

Overview of the Components / Delivery Scope ....33

Unpacking the Device 33

Notes on Use....33

On/off Switch (3 and 15)....33

Assembly and Battery Charging....34

Installing the Charging Station on a Wall....34

Assembly of the Appliance....34

Charging the Battery 34

Using the Device....34

Telescopic Crevice Nozzle on the Basic Unit 34

Emptying the Collection Container 34

Cleaning 35

Components 6 to 8....35

Floor Nozzle 35

Storage....35

Troubleshooting....35

Technical Data....35

Disposal 36

Removing the Battery/Battery Disposal....36

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol 36

General Notes

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
• The mains adaptor is only suitable for use in dry rooms.
• Check if the output current, voltage and the polarity of the mains adaptor match the information on the connected appliance!
• Do not touch the connected mains adapter with wet hands!
• If necessary, disconnect the appliance from the power adaptor.
• Ensure that the cable of the mains adapter does not become kinked, jammed, driven over or come into contact with heat sources.
• Do not use a damaged mains adapter.
• Do not repair the appliance yourself, but visit an authorized specialist.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING:

Do not allow small children to play with the foil. There is a danger of suffocation!

Special Safety Instructions for this Device

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• The device is intended for use with safety extra-low voltage. Connect only to a power supply according to the specifications on the rating label.
• If the connection cable of this device has been damaged, it must be replaced with a special connection cable available from the manufacturer or its customer service.
• Use only the mains adapter "YLS0041A-E180020" included in the scope of deliveries.
• Do not suck in combustible substances or liquids!
• Avoid vacuuming sharp or pointed objects!
• Never vacuum without the filter installed.

Overview of the Components / Delivery Scope

Page 3

1 Basic unit
2 Charging indicator lamp
3 On / off switch on the basic unit
4 Handle on the basic unit
5 Telescopic crevice nozzle
6 Dirt collection container
7 Coarse dust filter
8 Fine dust filter
9 Suction inlet
10 Motor housing with air outlet
11 Floor nozzle with turbo brush
12 Unlock button for the basic unit
13 Unlock button for folding handle
14 Folding handle with appliance holder
15 On / off switch for device with floor nozzle

Page 4

16 Wall holder
17 Base
18 Socket for mains adapter
19 Contact pins
20 Charging contacts

Page 5

21 Locking / Unlocking for floor nozzle
22 Turbo brush
23 Locking / Unlocking for floor crevice nozzle
24 Locking / Unlocking for catch tray

Not shown:

1x Mains adapter
3x Dowel
3x Bolt

Unpacking the Device

1. Remove the device from its packaging.
2. Check the delivery scope for completeness.
3. Check the device for any transport damage, in order to prevent hazards.

NOTE:

In case of any transport damage, contact your dealer immediately. Do not use a damaged device!

1. Remove the transport locks on the two On / off switches.

Notes on Use

• The device is especially suitable for quickly vacuuming small amounts of dry dirt or dust.
• The device is operated via charged battery. The battery is charged with the supplied charging station. Before that, you must assemble the device and must hang it into the charging station.
• The charging station can be installed on a wall.
• Direct power supply via mains adapter is not possible.

On / off Switch (3 and 15)

O Appliance off

I Appliance on

Assembly and Battery Charging

Installing the Charging Station on a Wall

WARNING:

Make sure beforehand whether there are cables in the wall which could be damaged!

NOTE:

• A power outlet must be near.
- Assemble the wall holder without the base.

1. Hold the wall holder against the wall and mark the 3 holes.

2. Drill the holes and insert the dowels into the wall.

3. Screw the screws into the dowels and suspend the wall holder.

4. Tighten the screws by hand.

Assembly of the Appliance

Refer to the illustrations on page 4.

A If you do not want to fasten the charging station to a wall, set the wall holder onto the base. It must engage. Set the assembled charging station onto a level, solid surface.
B Connect the power cable to the connection socket on the charging station.
C Connect the appliance holder with the floor nozzle. It must engages. Take note of the contact pins on the floor nozzle.
D Fix the basic unit in the appliance holder.

CAUTION:

The telescopic crevice nozzle must be pushed in! If the basic unit is set into the appliance holder with extended crevice nozzle, the crevice nozzle will jam.

First, insert the crevice nozzle into the opening of the appliance holder. Then push the handle of the basic unit into the appliance holder. It must audibly engage.

E When you want to charge the battery, hang the completely assembled appliance into the charging station. Make sure of stability and correct assembly. The contacts of the appliance holder must touch the contacts on the charging station. The 4 contacts must be clean and dry. Otherwise the battery will not be charged.

F For space-saving storage, you can fold the handle of the appliance holder. To do this, press the button (13).

Charging the Battery

1. Turn off the device (Position of both switches: O).
2. Connect the mains adapter to a certified wall socket. Charge the device for 12 - 14 hours before first-time use.

NOTE:

• The pilot lamp flashes during charging.
- The pilot lamp is lit continuously when the battery has been charged completely.
- It is normal for the device to heat up during charging.

1. Stop any charging operation after a maximum of 12 hours.

CAUTION:

Always disconnect the plug from the wall socket after 12 hours of charging.

NOTE on battery life:

Observe the following in order to prolong battery life:

• Charge the battery only when it is almost empty.
• Charge the device at an ambient temperature between 0^ and +40^ .

Using the Device

• You can use the appliance as a floor vacuum cleaner or as a handheld and upright vacuum cleaner (basic unit).
• To separate the basic unit from the appliance holder, press the button (12) and at the same time use the handle to pull out the appliance. (Page 5, Fig. G)
• Turn the appliance on or off with the on / off switch (3) or (15).

NOTE:

When you use the appliance as a floor vacuum cleaner, it can be turned on also with the on / off switch on the basic unit. In this case, it can be turned off only with the switch on the basic unit.

Telescopic Crevice Nozzle on the Basic Unit

You can extend the crevice nozzle.

• Pull out the crevice nozzle until the lock (23) on the rear of the appliance engages.
• To retract the crevice nozzle again, press the unlock button (23).

Emptying the Collection Container

Refer to fig. K on page 5.

1. Turn off the device (Position of both switches: O).
2. Keep the device horizontal when opening the collection container.
3. Slide the unlock button (24) and at the same time turn the motor housing off the catch tray.
4. Pull first the fine dust filter and then the coarse dust filter from the catch tray.
5. Empty the components.
6. Reinstall the components into the collection container in reverse order.
7. Proceed as follows to reattach the catch tray to the motor housing:

Confirm the 3 projections on the motor housing and the 3 recesses on the catch tray. Set the projections into the recesses and at the same time tighten the motor housing. The lock (24) must engage.

Cleaning

WARNING:

Under no circumstances should you immerse the motor housing in water in order to clean it. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• The single components are not dishwasher-safe.

• Wipe the casing with a damp cloth.

• You can wipe the mains adapter unit with a dry cloth.

Components 6 to 8

• These components can be rinsed off under running water. If need be, clean the components in warm soapy water using a soft brush.
• Allow the components to dry before you reassemble the device.

Floor Nozzle

Refer to Fig. H to J on Page 5.

• Press the unlock button (21) to pull the floor nozzle off the appliance holder.
• Remove threads and hair wound to the brush. Use scissors, if required.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described and allow it to dry.
• You can use the previously installed charging station for storage.
• We recommend that you keep the appliance in the original packaging if it will not be used for long periods.
• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a dry, well ventilated place.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Remedy
The device does not function.	The switch position has not been set correctly.	Check the switch position.
	The rechargeable battery is empty.	Recharge the battery.

Problem Possible cause Remedy
Weak suction power.	The battery is nearly discharged.	Charge the battery.
	The filters are dirty.	Clean the filters as described under “Cleaning”.
		CAUTION: Restart operation only with dry filters.
Noise during operation.	A foreign body has been sucked into the floor nozzle.	Remove the foreign body. If required, separate the floor nozzle from the appliance holder.

Technical Data

Model:....BS 1714 A CB Net weight (only battery-powered vacuum cleaner):.....approx. 1,24 kg

Mains adapter

Protection class: II
Input: AC 100 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz, 0.3 A
Output: DC 18 V, 200 mA
Polarity:

Battery: 10x 1.2V, 1800mAh NiMH Operating time: 20 minutes maximum Charging time: 12 hours

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest regulations.

Disposal

Removing the Battery / Battery Disposal

This appliance contains rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries.

Remove these batteries before you dispose of the appliance.

As a consumer you are legally obliged to return the spent batteries / battery packs.

WARNING:

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains before you remove the batteries!

• Only remove the batteries if spent.

• Separate the motor housing from the catch tray.

• Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6 screws from the motor housing.
• Remove both halves of the housing.
• Use scissors to cut the wires on the batteries.
• Remove the batteries.
• You may dispose of them at a collection site for spent batteries or special waste. Ask your local authority for details.

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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