Invictus X7 - Handheld vacuum GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Invictus X7 GENIUS

The appliance is intended for home use only. It is not suitable for commercial or industrial use. Only use the appliance for the clea

This appliance is not suitable for the following applications: - Vacuuming people, animals, plants or garments which are beingworn–highriskofaccident - Vacuuming hot ash/coals, cigarettes, matches or any other combustibleorammablesubstances–riskofre -Vacuumingwaterandotherliquids–riskofshortcircuit -Vacuumingverynedust(e.g.concretedustorash) -Usenearexplosiveorhighlyammablesubstances–riskofre and explosion

Only use the appliance with original accessories, otherwise you will damage it and impair its safety.

Only use the appliance as described in the operating instructions. All other uses are regarded as improper uses.

Never use the appliance if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged. Maintenance and repairs to the appliance should only be performed by a qualified technician. Repairs performed by persons without the necessary qualifications can lead to injuries or serious performance impairments to the appliance.

Before use check the power cable for possible damage. Never use the appliance if the adapter or cable is damaged. Only use the adapter in power sockets with the electric voltage specified on the adapter.23 Instruction manual

If the appliance’s power cable is damaged it has to be replaced with a special cable which can be obtained from the manufacturer or its customer service department.

When you unplug the adapter, hold the adapter and not the cable. Do not pull the cable.

Don’t allow the power cable to run across sharp metal edges, or place any heavy objects on it or expose it to heat. Do not bend, twist or knot the power cable. Never wrap the power cable around the appliance or the adapter.

Never immerse the appliance, adapter or power cable in water or other liquids.

Before cleaning the appliance, ensure that it is switched off and disconnected from the mains.

Charge the battery with the supplied adapter only. Do not charge any other appliances with the supplied adapter. Always use the original batteries. Other batteries will impair the appliance’s safety.

Do not use the appliance when it is connected to the adapter or the mains.

Do not allow children aged under 8 years or people with physical, sensory or mental handicaps or a lack of experience or knowledge use the appliance without supervision or instruction on the safe use of the appliance and potential risks.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

Cleaning and maintenance may not be performed by children without supervision.

Store the appliance and power cable out of reach of children and animals.24 Instruction manual

Ensure an adequate distance between the appliance and heat sources (e.g. hotplates or ovens) and open flames to prevent damage.

The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Store it in a dry place.

Do not use the appliance in rooms where there are highly inflam- mable substances, or where there are toxic or explosive vapours.

Do not touch the appliance, the adapter or the plug with wet hands.

Do not use the appliance to vacuum people, animals or plants. Keep body parts and items of clothing away from the moving parts and apertures of the appliance when it is in operation because the appliance may suck them in and cause injury.

Do not allow the power brushes to run over cables etc. because they can get caught up in the rotating brush and damaged.

Never insert any objects into the appliance’s apertures. Do not use the appliance if an aperture is blocked. Remove blockages caused by dust, fluff, hair etc. because they reduce the applian- ce’s suction power.

Never use the appliance without dust container and filter.

Be especially careful when vacuuming stairs.

Switch the appliance off before changing accessories.

Check the appliance for damage before each time you use it. Never use a damaged appliance.25 Instruction manual

When a battery leaks, avoid contact between the battery acid and the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If contact does occur, wash the affected areas immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention without delay.

Never open the battery case, throw the battery on a fire, immerse it in liquid or short circuit it. 2 Before rst use CAUTION! Plasticfoilandbagscanbedangerous! To avoid danger of suffocation, keep them away from children and pets.

Check that the set includes all the parts and inspect them for transport damage. The content of the set that you have purchased is indicated on the packaging or a separate insert. If you wish to make a complaint, please contact our customer service team.

Remove the packaging and any labels that have been affixed to the product for protection during transportation or advertising purposes.

Insert the battery and charge it.26 Instruction manual

3 Product components These operating instructions cover all available accessories for the appliance. The content of the set that you have purchased is indicated on the packaging or a separate insert. You can also purchase additional accessories which are not included in your set. Motorized power brush with ultra soft brush Li-ion battery Motorized mini power brush 2 in 1 combi brush Crevice nozzle Extra soft dusting brush

extension hose Flexible crevice nozzle Flexible multi-angle adapter Wall mount Charging cable Charging station Motorized power brush with universal brush roll Main unit X7 Tube27 Instruction manual

4 Main unit Transparent dust container Boost button Premotorlter Charging indicator light On/Off button with locking lever Handle HEPAltercover Dust container release button Battery release button Li-ion battery Hook for wall mount View of device from below: Dust container release button (quick clean) Suction opening on the dust container28 Instruction manual

Accessories Picture Use Motorized power brush - Has an integrated electric motor which rotates the brush at up to 10,000 r.p.m. - Use optionally with the universal brush roll or the ultra soft brush roll - For cleaning large areas such as hard ooringandcarpets Universal brush roll - Insert into the motorized power brush - Ideal for rugs/carpets - Can also be used for vacuuming smooth oors Ultra soft brush roll - Insert into the motorized power brush -Idealforhardoors,vacuumscoarseand nedirtatthesametime -Alsosuitableforsensitiveoors Motorized mini power brush - Has an integrated electric motor which rotates the brush at up to 8,000 r.p.m. - For vacuuming upholstered furniture, mattresses etc. - Also removes ingrained dirt 2 in 1 combi brush - The frame with the brushes can be removed by pressing the release button - For vacuuming upholstered furniture, curtains etc. Extra soft dusting brush - Very soft brush for cleaning of sensitive surfaces such as keyboards, lamps etc. 5 Use of attachments29 Instruction manual

Accessories Picture Use Crevice nozzle -Fornarrowanddifculttoaccesscorners or niches Flexible crevice nozzle - Flexible crevice nozzle to increase reach whencleaningnarrowanddifcultto access corners and niches Flexible multi-angle adapter -Increasesreachandexibility -Innitelyadjustable Flexible extension hose - To increase reach Wall mount - For simple and practical storage Charging station - For space-saving storage and battery charging Charging cable - For battery charging30 Instruction manual

Insert tube Remove tube Insert motorized power brush Remove motorized power brush

The motorized power brush and the motorized mini power brush are driven by a separate integrated motor and have to be directly connected to the main unit or the tube to ensure a power supply.

All other accessories can be directly connected to the main unit or, to increase the appliance‘s reach, to the tube, the extension hose and the multi-angle adapter. Note: Test an inconspicuous area of a sensitive surface before using an accessory on it. Always follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.31 Instruction manual

6.2 Charging the battery

NOTE! Charge the battery with the supplied charging cable only. Always use original batteries Disconnect the cable from the mains when it isn‘t being used. When the vacuum cleaner is in use the indicator light is blue. It changes to red when the battery power becomes depleted. To recharge the battery connect the charging socket to the mains with the charging cable. Theindicatorlightashesblueduringthechargingprocess.Whenit goes out the battery is fully charged. Connect the charging station to the mains with the supplied charging cable and insert the battery into the correct aperture. Position the charging station so that nobody can trip over it or the cable. Theindicatorlightashesduringthechargingprocess.Whenitgoes out the battery is full charged and can be returned to the main unit. The battery can also be recharged on the separate charging station. Remove the battery from the main unit by pressing the release button at the end of the battery and pulling it out.32 Instruction manual

7 Use CAUTION! Never use the appliance on wet surfaces or to vacuum liquid. Keep body parts and items of clothing away from the moving parts and apertures of the appliance when it is in operation. Do not use the appliance when connected to the charging cable. Switching the appliance on and off – boost button Use the on/off button to switch the vacuum cleaner on and off. It continues operating until you release the button. You can also use the locking lever for continuous operation. Press the boost button to maximise suction. When the appliance is switched off, boost mode is automatically deactivated. You can also deactivate boost mode by pressing the boost button again. Cleaning carpets and hard oors

Read the manufacture’s care instructions before cleaning floors and carpets.

Rotating brushes can cause damage to some carpets and floors. Some carpets pill when cleaned with rotating brushes. Test an inconspicuous area of the floor or carpet before cleaning it.

Before cleaning polished floors (wood, linoleum etc.) ensure that there are no foreign bodies on the underside of the motorized power brush that might cause scratches.33 Instruction manual

Charging Station Specially designed for the space-saving and safe storage of the appliance. Remove the tube from the main unit and place it on the charging station as illustrated. There is a recess on the front side for the motorized power brush (with or without tube) and 2 accessory holders. Also has a battery charging function (See: Charging the battery). Wall Mount Afxthewallmounttothewallusingthesuppliedscrews.Ensure that there are no pipes or electric cables behind the screw insertion points in the wall. The recesses on the mount can be used for cable storage to prevent thechargingcablefromhangingontheoorwhennotinuse. Emptying the Dust Container (quick clean) Do not empty the dust container until the dust has reached the max. line. Detach the tube and any accessories before emptying the dust container. Hold the appliance with dust container over a waste bin. Press the dustcontainer’sreleasebutton.Theapopensandthedustfallsinto the bin. Closethedustcontainerapagainafteremptyingthecontainer.34 Instruction manual

8 Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of electronic shock! Always switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning it or performing maintenance. Never hold the main unit and battery under water or immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. NOTE! DonotusesoapordetergenttocleanthepremotorlterorHEPAlterbecausethiswilldamagethe lter. Allowtheltertodrynaturallyintheair.Donotuseahairdryerorotherappliancetodryit. Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the housing. They could damage the surface. Clean the housing with a damp, soft cloth when necessary. Cleaning the dust container and cyclone lter The dust container can be detached from the main unit for thorough cleaning. Firstopenthedustcontainerandremovethecyclonelterby twisting it in an anti-clockwise direction and pulling down. Close the dust container and press the release button on the main unit’s base. Hold the button down, tip the dust container away from the main unit and remove it with your other hand. To insert the dust container back into the main unit connect it at the topfrontsiderst(ensurethatyouhavepositioneditcorrectly). Then press it into the main unit until you hear it click into place and replacethecyclonelter.Observethemarkingsonthelterand inside the dust container. Clean the dust container with a brush or damp cloth. There are power cables for the motorized power brushes inside the dust container. Take care not to get them wet when you clean the dust container. Thecycloneltercanbecleanedwithabrushorunderrunning water, if necessary.35 Instruction manual

Cleaning the premotor lter Pullthepremotorlterupandoutofthemainunit.Bothcompo- nents (the outer fabric ring and the inner foam rink) can be tapped against a hard surface or held under running water to clean them. Cleaning/replacing the HEPA lter Toensurefullfunctionality,theHEPAltershouldbecleaned regularly and replaced every 4-6 months. Removethelterunitbypressingthelockingmechanismtogether withtwongersandpullingitoutofthemainunit. ToremovetheHEPAlter,unscrewthescrewontheinsideofthe lterunit. CleantheHEPAlterbytappingitonahardsurface.Ifitisverydirty, wash it under running water. Putthecleanedornewlterinthelterunitandreplacethescrew. NOTE! OnlyusecoldwatertocleanthelterandallowallpartstodryCOMPLETELYbeforereassembling. Changing the battery Switch the appliance off. Press the battery release button and hold it down. Remove the battery. Insert a new battery and make sure you hear it clicking into place. If you cannot insert the battery completely into the main unit, check to see whether you have positioned it correctly.36 Instruction manual

NOTE! If the appliance is not used for a long time, store the semi-charged battery in a cool, dry place. Cleaning – replacing the motorized power brush Remove the screw and take off the side cover. Take out the brush in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the dirt. If necessary, the brushes can be cleaned under running water. Always allow the brushes to dry completely before replacing them. When you replace the brush ensure that it is correctly positioned and that it is in the correct recesses. Replace the cover and the screw. Clean the motorized power brush with a damp cloth or a soft brush. The motorized power brush should never be cleaned under running water because it has an integrated motor.37 Instruction manual

9 Troubleshooting WARNING! Always switch off and unplug the appliance before attempting to resolve a problem, otherwise you risk injury and electrocution!

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

The appliance doesn’t work Check whether the battery is charged and charge it if necessary. Check whether the brush is blocked and remove any dirt. The battery isn’t charging Check whether the charging cable is correctly inserted into the charging socket. Check whether the adapter is correctly connected to a functioning mains socket. The mains socket may not be working. Try another one. Check whether you have used the correct adapter. Weak suction power Check whether the suction opening on the dust container is blocked and clean it if necessary. Emptythedustcontainerandcleanthecyclonelterandthe premotorlter. Checkwhetherthereareanyhairs,bresorsimilarwrapped around the brush and remove if necessary. Abnormal motor sounds Check whether the tube or the suction opening on the dust container is blocked and clean it if necessary. NOTE! If you cannot solve the problem, please contact our customer service team. Neveropentheappliance’shousing!38 Instruction manual

10 Disposal Packaging The packaging material can be recycled. Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly way for recycling. Electrical appliances The symbol with the crossed out dustbin means that this product cannot be disposed of in the household waste. Electrical waste should be taken to a local acceptance point. You can obtain further information about the disposal and recycling of this appliance from your municipal utility company, the retailer where you purchased it or the manufacturer. Before disposing of the appliance remove the batteries because they have to be disposed of separately. Batteries cannot be put in the household waste as they pose an environmental risk. Takethemtoabatterycollectionpoint.Contactyourlocalauthoritytondoutwhereyoucan dispose of batteries in your area. Even empty batteries have a residual charge. Before you dispose of them, cover the poles with insulatingtapetopreventthemshortcircuiting,whichcouldcausereoranexplosion.39 Instruction manual

CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have any questions about the device or spare parts/accessories, please contact your local retailer. 11 Technical details Model

PROBLÈME CAUSE POSSIBLE / SOLUTION