User manual HITACHI POWER TOOLS PSM8 ELECTRIC TOOL PARTS LIST

[. . . ] USE OF NON-HITACHI POWER TOOLS COMPONENTS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. , The use of dustbags made of paper or a similar material, or dustbags with a cardboard retaining plate can lead to serious damage to the vacuum cleaner and may void the warranty, just as with the use of dustbags without the "Original Miele" logo. The "Original Miele" Logo will appear on the packaging or directly on the dustbag. Purchasing new dustbags and filters Original Miele dustbags and filters can be purchased from an authorized Miele vacuum dealer or by visiting the Miele store at www. mieleusa. com. 2 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 29 How do I change the Active Air Clean or the Active HEPA exhaust filter?38 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user. WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: ~ To reduce the risk of electric shock, Before using ~ Check the voltage rating of the vacuum cleaner before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet. Your power source should correspond with the voltage rating plate located on the underside of the vacuum. [. . . ] Auto = Automatic adjustment of the suction power to the flooring , Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Excessive suction may cause damage to such items. * - Energy-efficient everyday vacuuming, low noise ( - Low pile carpets ) - Hard flooring and intensive cleaning of carpets. , If the floor tool is difficult to move across the carpeting reduce the suction power. 18 Use Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will be equipped with one of the following suction settings. Foot switches When used for the first time, the vacuum cleaner will turn itself on to the highest power level. The next time it is used, it will turn on to the power level last selected. ^ To select a lower power setting, press the - foot switch. Automatic foot switches When used for the first time, the vacuum cleaner turns on to the "Auto" power level. Auto = Automatic adjustment of the suction power to the flooring , Do NOT use the "Auto" power level to vacuum draperies or other lightweight fabrics. Excessive suction may cause damage to such items. ^ To select a higher power setting, press the + foot switch. The next time it is used, it turns on to the power level last selected. 19 Use Opening the auxiliary air regulator (depending on model) You can easily reduce the suction power briefly to prevent the brush from sticking to textile flooring, for example. ^ Open the auxiliary air regulator just far enough so that the suction nozzle moves easily. This reduces the suction so the floor tool is easier to push. While vacuuming The vacuum cleaner can also stand on its end for vacuuming stairs, drapes etc. , To prevent static electricity your hand must touch the metal inlay on the underside of the vacuum handpiece. Be certain to continuously touch this inlay when vacuuming fine dust, flour or sawdust as these materials are more likely to create a static electricity. To further prevent static discharge while vacuuming, pull the vacuum along by the hose with one hand while continuing to hold the handpiece in the other hand. 20 Use Illuminating the work area Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with an LED on the handle to illuminate the work area (depending on model). This is because the air flow of the filter bag may still be high enough not to activate the marker to show maximum. The filter bag should still be changed. 25 Maintenance and care How to change the filter bag ^ Lift the release button and open the dust compartment lid upwards until it clicks into place. The filter bag has a flap that automatically closes to prevent dust from escaping when the bag is removed. ^ Grasp the collar and remove the filter bag from the holder. ^ Insert the new filter bag into the blue holder as far as it will go. ^ Now close the dust compartment lid until it clicks into place, take care not to catch the filter bag in the lid. , If you do not insert a replacement filter bag, the dust compartment lid is designed not to close. Do not use force! 26 Maintenance and care When should I change the dust compartment filter? Change the filter each time you open a new box of genuine Miele filter bags. A dust compartment filter is supplied with every box of Miele filter bags. How to change the dust compartment filter ^ Open the dust compartment lid. ^ Open the blue filter frame until it clicks into place, use the clean corner to remove the used dust compartment filter. ^ Insert the new filter bag into the blue holder as far as it will go. ^ Close the dust compartment lid until it clicks into place. 27 Maintenance and care When should I change the exhaust filter? Depending on the model, your vacuum cleaner will use one of the following standard exhaust filters: a Air Clean Change the exhaust filter each time you open a new box of Miele filter bags. A new Air Clean exhaust filter is included in every box of Miele filter bags. b Active Air Clean SF-AAC 50 (black) c Active HEPA SF-AH 50 (blue) Replace this exhaust filter after approx. [. . . ] Once the cause has been addressed, allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approx. 20 - 30 minutes before resuming vacuuming. Technical service In the event of a fault which you cannot fix yourself please contact the Miele Service Department at the phone number listed on the back of this booklet. This can be found on the data plate on the bottom of the vacuum. 35 Optional accessories Turbo/Floor brushes Always follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning and care instructions. Turbobrush Turbo Comfort (STB 205-3) For cleaning low carpet and textile floorings. [. . . ]