Before operating
appliance for the first time
Please read through all of the information below
carefully. The information provides important points
for the safe use and the maintenance of the appli-
ance. Please keep these operating instructions in a
safe place and provide them to the next owner.
Part identification
1 = Collecting bin
2 = Motor block
3 = Snap fastener
4 = Cover wheels
5 = On/Off switch
8 = Suction socket
9 = Carrying handle
10 = Mains cable
11 = suction control
12 = Flexible hose
13 = Suction tubes
14 = All-purpose nozzle
15 = Upholstery nozzle
16 = Carpet nozzle
17 = Gap nozzle
18 = Siphon nozzle
19 = Heavy-duty cleaner
23 = Long-life wet and dry filter
24 = Tissue filter bag
25 = Suction tube
26 = Suction tube – park position
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1.2 Safety points
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• THOMAS POWERPACK is only for use in the home.
• The appliance must not be put into operation if:
– the mains cable is damaged
– the appliance shows clear signs of damage
– the appliance has fallen or been dropped.
• 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
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user maintenance shall not be made by
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children without supervision.
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• The voltage data on the appliance's rating plate must conform to
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the power supply.
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• Do not allow nozzles and tubes (when the appliance is switched
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on) to come within the proximity of the head – danger for eyes
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and ears, for example.
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• Do not vacuum noxious substances or corrosive or solvent liquids.
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• Never operate the appliance in rooms where inflammable materi-
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als are stored or where gases have formed.
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• Store the appliance and its attachments in a dry, clean and
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enclosed space.
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• Materials such as petrol, paint thinner and heating oil can form
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explosive gases or mixtures by being subjected to centrifugal air
from the appliance.
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• Never vacuum hot ash or glowing objects.
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• Check before every use to be sure that you have correctly fitted
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the filters required for the specific application.
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• Do not vacuum toner dust! Toners such as those used in printers and
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copiers, can be electric conductors! Furthermore, it is possible that the
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appliance's filter system will not completely filter out toner dust, and
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in this way it can enter the air supply of the room.
• Acetone, acids and solvents can attack the materials used in this
appliance.
• Extreme care is required when vacuuming stair carpets with your
appliance. Ensure that the vacuum cleaner stands firmly on the
step and take care that the flexible hose is not stretched beyond
its actual length. When using the vacuum cleaner on stairs, always
ensure that you hold the appliance steady with one hand.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on.