Checking for blockages
Always disconnect the cordless vacuum cleaner from the mains before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance.
To prevent a loss of suction, ensure any removable accessories/filters are assembled and aligned correctly.
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To check the floor head for blockages, press the release button, then pull the floor head away from the extension tube.
- 2.
Check for any blockages and remove using a pair of long nose pliers.
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To check the extension tube for blockages, press the release button, then pull the floor head away from the extension tube.
- 4.
Press the release button, then pull the extension tube away from the handheld unit.
- 5.
Check for any blockage and remove using a pair of long nose pliers or a long thin piece of wire.
- 6.
Push the extension tube onto the handheld unit until you hear a click.
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Push the floor head onto the extension tube until you hear a click.
- 8.
To check the dust container filter for blockages, remove the dust container filter and check for and remove any blockages.
For more information, see the Clean the dust container filter topic.
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To check the HEPA filter for blockages, remove the HEPA filter and check for and remove any blockages.
For more information, see the Clean the HEPA filter topic.