▪ Never vacuum flammable or poisonous liquids like
petrol, oil, acids, or other volatile substances.
▪ Do not vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60ºC or
any poisonous or flammable dusts.
▪ Never vacuum asbestos or asbestos dust.
▪ Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular at-
tention to a horizontal position and adequate stability
on stairs.
WARNING: Always switch off and unplug the
appliance after use, prior to cleaning, changing the fil-
ters or accessories, carrying or storing. Do not use the
cable to pull the plug out of the socket. Dismount all
accessories from the appliance prior to storing.
▪ Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sources
▪ Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If
you leave the work area, switch the appliance off or
unplug it from the receptacle (don't pull the cord, but
use the plug).
▪ Never use the appliance when you are under the influ-
ence of medication, alcohol or drugs, if you are cur-
rently under medical care, or if you are tired.
▪ Make sure that the cable can't cause bystanders to
stumble and do not give children access to the ap-
pliance.
▪ Check regularly the perfect working condition of the
electric appliance and the supply cable. Do not oper-
ate faulty electric appliances.
▪ In case the supply cable is damaged, the replacement
has to be done in an authorised SPARKY service
centre.
▪ Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
The repair of these electric appliances can be per-
formed only by qualified technicians in the authorised
SPARKY service centres using original spare parts.
Incorrect repair may cause considerable danger for
the operator.
▪ Only use original SPARKY spare parts and accesso-
ries. The use of non approved parts or accessories
may be a possible source of danger and will cause the
guarantee to become void.
▪ If you notice liquid leaking from your appliance, switch
it off immediately and unplug it.
▪ When disposing of the wastewater, make sure that
you observe any legal regulations.
▪ Only store the appliance in a safe and dry location out-
side the reach of children.
▪ Always keep the appliance clean. Don't use any sol-
vents or cleaners that contain solvents for cleaning.
▪ In order to operate this electric appliance properly you
must observe the safety regulations, the assembly
directions and the operating instructions specified in
this Manual. All users must be acquainted with this
manual and informed on the potential risks during op-
erating the electric appliance.
▪ The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
▪ Electric appliances must not be used outdoors in rainy
weather, or in moist environment (after rain) or in close
vicinity with easily flammable liquids and gases. The
working place should be well lit.
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EN
Know your product
1. Handle
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Cord reel
4. Tank cover
5. HEPA filter
6. Baffle plate with pipe
7. Clamps
8. Tank
9. Hose connection
10. Wheels
11. Hose with air control handle
12. Telescopic tube
13. Combo brush
14. Crevice nozzle
15. Brush for wet cleaning
16. Round brush
17. Accessory holder
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your electric appliance is faulty or that a part is miss-
ing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the ap-
pliance until the parts have been replaced or the fault
has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
Carefully unpack the contents of the box.
▪ Loosen clamps (7), remove tank cover (4) and take out
the contents from the tank. (Fig.1)
▪ Please check the parts using the list shown above to
make sure they are complete and undamaged during
transport.
▪ Turn the tank upside down on a stable leveled clean
surface.
▪ Fasten wheels (10) in the designated places by press-
ing them. (Fig.2).
▪ Turn the tank back in its normal position.
▪ Place the baffle plate (6) so that the opening of the
hose coincides with the end of the tube.
▪ Check that the HEPA filter (5) is securely attached to
the cover.
▪ Place the cover back on the tank, attach the clamps to
the cover and press them down until a click is heard.
(Fig.4)
▪ Insert the larger end of the hose (11) into the tank front
inlet hose connection (9) (Fig.5). The hose connector
teeth shall align with the grooves in the tank front inlet.
Rotate the hose connector to fix it.
▪ Select an appropriate nozzle and/or tube and attach
them to the hose (11).
▪ After you have completed vacuuming and cleaning
the appliance, store the accessories in the corre-
sponding holders (17). (Fig.6)
Operation instructions
This electric appliance is supplied from single-phase
alternating current mains only. It is double insulated ac-
cording to EN 60335 and IEC 60335 and can be con-
nected to grounded or not grounded sockets.
VC 1600AF