Model number: SCV100/SCV101 OPERATING MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining. WARNING: basic safety precautions should always be observed when using an electrical appliance in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury. These include the following: Personal safety: • Store indoors in a dry place out of the reach of children. • Always use responsibly.
Battery safety: • This appliance includes Li-ion batteries; do not incinerate batteries or expose to high temperatures, as they may explode. • Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. • In an emergency situation, seek professional help immediately. • Leaks from the battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. Do not touch any liquid that leaks from the battery. If the liquid gets on the skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
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Battery removal Press the latch on the top of the battery and slide it out of the battery-housing. To refit the battery, line it up and slide it into the battery-housing. The battery will click into place when correctly fitted. WARNING: remove battery before carrying out any form of assembly. Assembly Make sure the locking clip is open. Insert the metal pin on the steering module into the handle. Make sure the handle is fully engaged with the steering module and push the locking clip into the handle.
Assembly (continued) Holding the unit from the right-hand side, line the steering module up with the locking tabs on the main unit. You can’t do this while the main unit is on the floor. Press the green button and pull the handle upwards to extend. 6 Lift the handle up to a 90° angle. The locking tabs on the steering module will slot in and you’ll hear a ‘click’ when it’s locked into place. When the handle is fully extended, you’ll hear a ‘click’.
Operation Place your foot on the left side of the unit and recline the handle. Press the power button to turn it on. You can also do this with your hand when it is in hand-held mode - be careful of the rotating brush-bar. To detach the handle, squeeze the two green buttons on each side of the steering module. The handle will now unlock and can be removed from the main unit. Hand-held operation When cleaning surfaces such as carpets and upholstery, hold the vacuum and slide it back and forth.
Brush-bar eject system In the case of a jam, the brush-bar will automatically eject itself to allow you to remove any obstructions and prevent damages. Once the brush-bar ejects, turn the unit off. Assess the blockage. If necessary, remove the brush-bar, running the blade of the hair removal tool between the brushes to cut the strands (see p.12-13 for more information). After clearing the jam, slide the brush-bar back into place and turn the latch to the ‘locked’ position.
Recharging the battery 2 14.4V 2 hours hours Plug the charger into the mains and connect it to The battery can be charged on or off the main the battery. Switch the power on at the mains. vacuum unit. For optimum battery performance, we recommend turning the plug socket off once the battery is fully charged. Battery state-of-charge indicator 100% - 16% 15% - 1% The battery indicator shows how much charge remains in the HyLite battery. Whilst charging, the ‘G’ on the battery will pulsate green.
Removing the bag Remove the battery before removing the bag. Open the bag-chamber by lifting the latch on top of the lid. Lift and remove the bag-chamber lid. Turn the product onto its back, unhook the end of the bag and disconnect the collar from the inlet. You can then remove the bag. Dispose of the bag safely and replace with a new one. (You can get more bags at www.gtech.co.uk) Do not reuse bags as this could damage and reduce the performance of the HyLite.
Replacing the bag Put the new bag in the bag-chamber, fitting the collar over the inlet. To expand the bag, pull the hoop at the end of the bag over the hook at the edge of the chamber. Brush-bar removal Place the lid back onto the chamber and press down. It will click into place once it is secure. Remove the battery before maintaining any part of your HyLite. Rotate the latch from the ‘locked’ position to the ‘unlocked’ position.
Brush-bar removal (continued) Pull the latch out to remove the brush-bar. When replacing the brush-bar, ensure that it locates onto the steel pin at the other end of the head, then turn the latch to the ‘locked’ position. Brush-bar hair removal To remove hair from the brush-bar, run the blade of the hair removal tool between the brushes to cut the strands. 12 You can then use the comb end of the hair removal tool to pull the hair from the brush-bar.
Product care Your Gtech HyLite doesn’t need much maintenance: just keep the filters clean, keep the brush-bar tangle-free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets dirty, including under the bin. Before maintaining any part of the HyLite, remove the battery. Troubleshooting Reduced suction 1. Check for blockages. 2. Clean the brush-bar. 3. Check if the bag is full and needs emptying. 4. Check the lid is closed properly. Unexpectedly short battery life 1.
Product support If these initial tips don’t solve your problem, we have various other ways to help. Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support Online Live chat support support@gtech.co.uk How-to videos HYLITE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Battery model 165A0005 Battery 14.4V 2000mAh Li-Ion Charging period 2 hours Battery charger output 17.3V DC 1.0A Weight 1.
WARRANTY – REGISTRATION Visit www.gtech.co.uk/warrantyregistration to register your product and ensure that we have all the information required to provide you with quick and efficient support. You will need your product’s serial number. X-XX-XXX~ XXXXX~ WWYY~ 00~0000000 If you purchased directly from Gtech, your details are already registered and your 2-year warranty will start automatically. If you purchased from an authorised Gtech retailer, please register your warranty within 3 months.
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