Hitachi PV-XEH900 User manual

Category
Vacuum cleaners
Type
User manual
Contents
PV-XEH900
Instruction
Manual
Model
Hitachi Cordless
Vacuum Cleaner
Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi Cordless
Vacuum Cleaner.
This cleaner is for household use only.
Do not use for business purposes, purposes other
than cleaning, or outdoors. For proper use, please
read these Operating Instructions thoroughly
before using the cleaner.
Keep this manual for future reference in an easily
accessible place.
For proper use, please read "Safety
Precautions" (P.E-4-E-8)
Before use
Part names and assembly .....................
E-2
Safety precautions .................................
E-4
Notes on use ...........................................
E-9
How to use
Control part and indicator part .............
E-9
Control switch/Indicator lamp during charging/
Indicator lamp during operation
.....................
E-9
How to charge ........................................
E-11
How to operate .......................................
E-12
Attachments and assembly ...................
E-13
How to clean ...........................................
E-14
Power head ...........................................
E-14
Mini power head ...................................
E-15
Crevice brush ........................................
E-17
Broom brush .........................................
E-18
Handy nozzle ........................................
E-19
Hard brush ............................................
E-19
When Finished cleaning
Disposing the dust .................................
E-20
Checking the Max line ..........................
E-20
Emptying the dust case ........................
E-20
Removing dust from filters ....................
E-23
Attaching the dust case ........................
E-25
Stowing the cleaner ...............................
E-25
How to store .........................................
E-25
Maintenance ...........................................
E-26
Body, attachments, attachment accessories
...
E-26
Parts that might be washed with water
...
E-26
Maintaining the filters ............................
E-27
Maintaining the power head .................
E-30
Maintaining the mini power head ..........
E-32
Appendix
Troubleshooting ......................................
E-34
Replacement of the battery and disposing of the product
...
E-37
Replacement of the battery ..................
E-37
Disposing of the product ......................
E-38
Replacement Parts .................................
E-39
Specifications .........................................
E-39
E-2
LED light
Extension
pipe
Release button
Handy nozzle (P.E-19)
Safety Switch
Rotary brush
Back
Roller
Handy cleaner Stick cleaner
LED lights
(P.E-10)
Indicator lamp
(P.E-9, E-10)
Handle
Battery release
button
Battery
(P.E-8, E-37, E-38)
Body
Release button
Dust case (P.E-20 to E-25)
Click
Click
Click
Click
Inner cylinder filter
(P.E-24, E-28)
Inner cylinder
cap
Maintenance
brush
Dust disposal
button
Dust case lid
Sponge filter
Filter cover
Lock cramp
Clean filter
Dust case release
button
Exhaust direction shutter
Switching the exhaust direction shutter from
left to right changes the direction of the exhaust.
Push in the direction of
the arrow until you
hear a click.
Power head
(P.E-14)
Control switch
(P.E-9)
Part names and assembly
E-3
Attachment accessories
Handy nozzle (1 pc.)
(P.E-19)
Crevice brush (1 pc.)
(P.E-17)
Crevice nozzle
Broom brush (1 pc.)
(P.E-18)
Attachments
Power head (1 pc.)
(P.E-14)
Charging station
Base (1 pc.) Stand (1 pc.)
Charging station (P.E-11)
Base
Cord
Stand
Plug
Protrusion
Smart hose
Protrusion
Hose stand
Groove
Base
Stand
Insert the protrusion into the
attachment groove of the
body.
Push the part of the
stand until it is fully inserted
with no gaps.
Stand
Attachment
groove
Click
Crevice brush
Protrusion
Protrusion
Hook
Click
Broom brush Mini power
head
Hard brush
Maintenance brush (1 pc.)
(Attached to the back side of
the dust case)
Smart hose (1 pc.)
(P.E-13)
Mini power head (1 pc.)
(P.E-15, E-16)
Hard brush (1 pc.)
(P.E-19)
LED lights
Extension pipe (1 pc.)
The broom brush, mini power head, and hard
brush can be attached to two locations: the
stand recess or the protrusion of the charging
station base.
Do not let the power
cord become caught
in the base or stand.
Attach the power head to the
extension pipe, hook the wheels
of the power head on the
protrusion, and stand the
extension pipe on the hook.
Roll up the hose and insert it in
the hook protrusion of the hose
stand.
Part names and
assembly
E-4
Safety precautions
In order to prevent personal injury or damage to the property, please read and understand (the safety
precautions) thoroughly and follow them correctly.
The severity of injury or damage that occurs when ignoring instructions and improperly using the
cleaner is classified and explained below.
Be sure to follow these directions.
Content that "prompts warning or attention".
"Prohibited" content that must not be performed.
"Directive" content that must be performed.
Meaning of symbols
This indicates content that "might present imminent danger of
serious injury or death".
This indicates content that "might result in minor injury or property
damage".
WARNING
This indicates content that "might result in serious injury or death".
DANGER
CAUTION
DANGER
Do not disassemble, repair, or alter.
Doing so might cause leaking, heat generation, fire, or injury.
For repairs, please consult with the Hitachi authorized service agent.
Keep the body and charging station away from water and other liquids.
The battery might rupture and cause fire, malfunction, or electric shock.

Do not connect the contacts of the body and charging station with metal objects such as a wire and pin.
Do not carry or store with metal necklaces, hairpins, etc.
The battery might short-circuit and cause leaking, heat generation, rupturing, or fire.
Do not throw into fires or apply heat.

Do not charge, use, or leave near sources of heat such as fire or a stove, under direct sunlight or in cars exposed to the sun, etc.
Doing so might cause the battery to rupture, leak, generate heat, smoke, catch fire, malfunction, or deform.
100-
240V
Cord
Contacts
Plug
Socket
Charging station
Control switch
Power head
Body
Contacts
Contacts
Exhaust
E-5
WARNING
Others
Power head, mini power head (Inlet)
In the event of an abnormality or malfunction, stop using it immediately.
The cleaner does not operate even after pressing the control button though it is fully charged.
The power turns on and off when moving the plug or cord.
Sometimes the cleaner stops during operation.
There is an abnormal sound during operation.
The body or charging station is deformed or abnormally hot.
The cord is damaged or abnormally hot.
There is a burning "smell".
There are other abnormalities.
There is a risk of smoke, fire, or electric shock.
Immediately press the "Power Off" switch of the body to stop operation and detach the plug of the
charging station, and then request for inspection and repair by the Hitachi authorized service agent.
Socket, plug, cord, charging station
Use AC 100-240V socket.
Do not use any extension cord or share the socket with any other electrical products.
Periodically wipe off dust, etc. from the plug with a dry cloth.
Make sure to fully insert the plug.
Disconnect the plug from the socket when performing charging station maintenance.
If the cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the Hitachi authorized service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the charging station provided
with this cleaner.
Do not damage the cord.
[Do not damage, tamper, unreasonably bend, pull, twist, tuck, or place heavy objects on the cord, etc.]
Do not use damaged cords and plugs, or loose socket.
Do not let the cord get caught in the rotating rotary brush of the power head and mini power head.
Do not insert or disconnect with wet hands.
Do not touch the contacts of the charging station and body.
Do not charge using a combination other than the included charging station and body.
Do not use the included charging station to charge other types of rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable batteries.
Doing so might cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not use the vacuum near flammable objects, combustibles,
or fires. (Kerosene, gasoline, thinner, benzene, toner, iron
powder, detergent, large quantity of wheat flour,combustible
gas (sprays), cigarette butts, etc.)
Do not vacuum pointed objects (such as thumbtacks, needles, hairpins, or toothpicks).
Do not vacuum foaming substances such as carpet cleaners.
Do not use the cleaner outdoors.
Do not wash with water or use in the bathroom (except for parts that might be washed with water).
Do not charge or store the cleaner in a humid place.
This might cause eruption, fire, electrical shock, or injury.
Do not lean the body against a wall, etc.
The body might fall causing damage to the body, damage to floors, or injuries
.
Do not touch the rotating rotary brush or safety switch.
This might cause injury. Be careful especially for children.
Do not place the power head and mini power head on parts of
your body (on top of your feet, etc.) when pulling the power head.
This might cause injury.
Kerosene
gasoline
solvents
Combustible gas
Toner, iron powder, cleansers,
large amounts of flour, etc.
Thumbtacks,
needles, toothpicks
Foaming substances
such as carpet cleaners
Safety switch
Rotating rotary brush
Do not touch.
Safety
precautions
E-6
Safety precautions (Continuation)
Socket, plug, cord
Power head, mini power head, smart hose, extension pipe (inlet)
Do not block.
Hold the plug
Do not move left and right.
Do not insert pins, etc.
Do not block the inlet and operate for long periods
of time.
Doing so might cause fire or body and power head or
mini power head deformation due to overheating.
Detach the power head or mini power head from the
body when performing maintenance.
Otherwise it might cause injury.
Do not attach the power head or mini power head to
any other product.
Doing so might cause fire or body and power head or
mini power head deformation due to overheating.
Do not clean using the tip of the smart hose or
extension pipe, and do not insert pins or other
objects in the connections of the body, smart hose,
or extension pipe.
Doing so might cause a short circuit and result in electric
shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to floors.
Do not let electrical components (charging parts)
with a risk of electric shock come into contact with
the extension pipe.
These parts contain carbon fiber and are electrically
charged, which might cause an electric shock.
Do not move the power head or mini power head left
and right while they are facing forward.
Doing so might damage floors or fabrics.
Do not operate while the mini power head is inside
bedding.
Doing so may cause deformation or fire due to
overheating.
Caution
Hold and pull the plug at the end, not the cord.
Holding and pulling by the cord might damage and short it, causing
electrical shock or fire.
Do not use while the cord is wound around the charging station.
Damaging the cord might cause electrical shock or fire.
Detach the plug from the socket when you will not use the cleaner
for a long time.
Otherwise it might cause electrical shock, electric leakage, or fire due to
insulation deterioration.
E-7
Others
When carrying the body, do not hold the dust case.
The body might fall and cause injury or damage the floor.
Keep away from fire.
A short circuit due to body deformation might cause electrical shock or fire.
Flames might grow larger due to exhaust and cause fire.
Discontinue operation during maintenance.
This might cause injury.
Do not carry the body while it is set on the charging station.
The body might fall and cause injury or damage the floor.
Do not clean using the tip of the body without the handy nozzle.
Doing so might cause a short circuit resulting in electric shock, fire, malfunction and damage
to floors.
Do not put the charging station where dew condensation occurs or in a humid place.
This might discolor the floor.
Do not drop the body, power head, extension pipe, charging station, or attachment
accessories from high places.
Doing so might cause injury or damage to the floor or dropped part.
Do not look directly into the LED light.
Doing so might hurt your eyes.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Only allow children at least 8 years old to use the charging station. Give sufficient
instruction so that the child is able to use the charging station in a safe way and explain
that it is not a toy and must not be played with.
Instruct the child not to try and recharge non-rechargeable batteries because of the
danger of eruption.
Examine the charging station regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and
enclosure. If the charging station is damaged, it must not be used until it has been
repaired.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Safety
precautions
Exhaust
Do not block the exhaust.
Doing so might cause fire or body deformation due to overheating.
Do not expose your body to the air released from the
exhaust for long periods of time.
Doing so might cause low-temperature burns.
Do not expose your body
for long periods of time.
E-8
CAUTION
Battery (lithium-ion battery)
If the liquid inside the battery enters your eyes, do not rub your eyes, but thoroughly wash
them with clean water immediately, and then consult a doctor.
Failure to do so might cause damage to your eyes.
Charge in areas where the room temperature is between 5°C and 35°C.
The battery might not charge correctly, or the charge time might be long. Failure to do so might also
cause the battery to deteriorate.
Detach the plug if charging is not completed even long after the specified charging time.
Do not touch the battery for a long period of time while charging or operating the body.
Doing so might cause a low temperature burn.
Use and store the body in a location with low humidity or little dust.
Not doing so might cause heat to be generated, an explosion, smoke, or a fire.
If the liquid inside the battery attaches to your skin or clothes, wash them with clean
water immediately, and then consult a doctor.
Failure to do so might cause skin rashes.
Do not connect the battery to devices other than this body.
Also, do not disassemble, modify, or solder the battery, or charge the battery on its own.
Do not touch the metal contacts, or short-circuit with any metal items such as a wire and pin.
Do not carry or store with metal items [necklaces, hairpins, coins, keys, etc.].
Do not subject the battery to strong shock such as driving with nails, hitting it with hammers, or stepping on it, and do not throw it.
Keep away from fire.
Do not leave in places of high temperature, such as near fire or heater, under direct
sunlight, or in cars exposed to the sun.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for this body.
Do not put the battery in microwaves or ovens.
Do not submerge the battery in water (liquid) or expose it to water.
Doing so might cause leaking, heat generation, rupture, smoke, fire, electric shock, or injury.

Do not use the battery if it is leaking or has an abnormal odor, discoloration, deformation,
or damage due to being dropped or you notice something unusual.
Doing so might cause heat generation, rupture, smoke, or fire. The liquid might cause damage if it attaches to the floor.
Keep the battery away from children.
Failure to do so might cause electric shock or injury.
If the battery is leaking, do not touch it with bare hands.
Doing so might cause skin irritation.
Do not touch the battery with wet hands.
Doing so might cause heat to be generated, a fire, or an electric shock.
Do not set the body in the charging station while the battery is removed.
Doing so might cause heat to be generated, a fire, or an electric shock.
DANGER
WARNING
Safety precautions (Continuation)
E-9
To prevent malfunctions, etc., follow the directions below.
Also, for proper use, please read the
Note
thoroughly.

Do not subject the body, the power head, extension pipe, charging
station, or attachment accessories to strong physical shock.
Doing so might cause deformation or damage.
Do not vacuum the following objects.
Failure to do so might cause abnormal odors or malfunctions.
· Water or liquids · Wet objects · Desiccants (moisture absorbents)
· Large amounts of sand or powder · Long threads · Glass

Do not ride on the body, power head, or the charging station.
Doing so might cause malfunctions.
Thoroughly air dry parts washed with water.
Failure to do so might cause abnormal odors or malfunctions.

Do not remove the battery while the cleaner is
operating or while it is set in the charging station.
Doing so might cause malfunctions.
Notes on use
Control part and indicator part
Control switch
Indicator lamp during charging
To operate
The LED lights of the body, power head,
and smart hose turn on.
(P.E-2, E-3)
For careful carpet cleaning
For normal cleaning
To stop operation
Press the or button.
Press the button.
To stop rotating the rotary brush
Control switch
When you press and hold the button for
5 seconds or more during operation, the
operating rotary brush stops. To resume,
press and hold the button for 5 seconds
or more.
* When the rotating rotary brush stops, the LED
lights for the power head turn off.
Charging status
* When the battery indicator lamp quickly flashes (about four times
per second), there is a problem with the charging station or battery.
(P.E-37 )
* If you remove the body from the charging station while the battery
indicator lamp is off and then set it on the charging station again, the
battery indicator lamp will turn on, which is normal.
* If you remove the battery while charging, after a short time, the
indicator lamp flashes (about four times per second). Remove the
body from the charging station, fully attach the battery, and set the
body in the charging station again.
The battery is charging.
Charge time is approx. 3.5 hours. Depending on
the ambient temperature, usage time, and other
usage conditions, if the battery's temperature is
very hot, charging may automatically go into
standby until the temperature lowers to an
appropriate temperature for charging, causing
the charging time to increase.
Charging is complete (fully charged).
When charging is complete, it turns off.
On
Off
Battery indicator lamp
Battery indicator lamp
Safety
precautions
Notes on
use
Control part and
indicator part
E-10
Do not remove the battery from the body while it is set on the charging station.
Note
Indicator lamp during operation
Battery indicator lamp
Filter indicator lamp
LED lights
When the filter indicator lamp of the body flashes during operation or when
operation stops:
Dispose the dust, and perform dust case and filter maintenance. (P.E-2, E-20 to E-24)
If the filter indicator lamp flashes even though the dust was removed from each filter, wash each filter
with water. (P.E-27 to E-29)
There is a foreign object caught in the rotary brush of the power head or mini power head. Remove
the foreign object. (P.E-30 to E-33)
* When the battery indicator lamp quickly flashes (about four
times per second), there is a problem with the battery.
(P.E-37)
* If the filter indicator lamp flashes, the rotary brush and LED
lights might stop automatically to prevent the power head and
mini power head motor from overheating. (P.E-34)
Filter
maintenance
Indicator lamp
Charging status
Flashing
(about two times per second)
Flashing
(about two times per second)
Off
Operating
The remaining battery level is high.
The remaining battery level is low.
Charge the battery.
Indicates that filter maintenance
(P.E-23, E-24) is due.
WARNING
Control part and indicator part (Continuation)
Do not touch the contacts of the charging station or body.
Doing so might cause electric shock or injury.
Do not set the body on the charging station while the battery is removed.
Doing so might cause malfunctions or electric shock.
E-11
Insert the plug of the charging station into the socket.
Set the body on the charging station.
1
2
Shorten the crevice brush. (P.E-17)
Insert the charging station protrusion into the attachment groove of the body.
The battery indicator lamp turns on when the body is set on the charging station (P.E-10)
When fully charged, the battery indicator lamp turns off.
How to charge
The battery is not sufficiently charged at the time of purchase. Please charge it before use.
(Charge time is approx. 3.5 hours.)
If the battery indicator lamp does not turn on or if it immediately turns off, lift the body and set it on the
charging station again.
When using for the first time, or when not used for a long time, the operating time be shorter and the
charging time may be longer.
When charging the cleaner near a radio, the radio might be interrupted by noise or the radio program
might be difficult to hear.
When charging, place the charging station 2 m or more away from the radio and use separate sockets.
Note
Disconnect the plug from the socket when not using the cleaner for long periods of time.
If you leave the body set on the charging station with the plug inserted in a socket for long periods of time
(a month or longer), the remaining battery level might be low. Lift the body once and set it on the charging station
again before use. Also, if the remaining battery level is low, the cleaner might automatically charge periodically.
If you remove the body from the charging station while the battery indicator lamp is off (charging completed) and
then set it on the charging station again, the battery indicator lamp will turn on (charging in progress), which is
normal.
The body or charging station might become hot while charging, which is normal.
The body will not operate even if the control button is pressed while charging.
The body cannot be set on the charging station while the extension pipe is attached. Remove the extension pipe.
If you set the body on the charging station, attach the dust case to the body.
Note
Hold and pull the plug at the
end, not the cord.
Holding and pulling by the cord might damage
the power cord and cause a short circuit
resulting in an electrical shock or fire.
CAUTION
Hold the plug
Socket
Plug
Control part and
indicator part How to charge
Operating
The remaining battery level is high.
The remaining battery level is low.
Charge the battery.
Set the body on the charging station
while the body is propped up, and
insert the charging station
protrusion into the attachment
groove of the body.
Battery indicator lamp
Charging status
On
Off
Charging is completed (fully charged).
When charging is completed, it turns off.
The battery is charging.
The temperature of the battery
changes depending on the usage
conditions, such as surrounding
temperature and operating time.
When the battery is hot, the cleaner will
automatically go into standby until the
temperature is suitable for charging,
which might prolong the charging time.
Stand
Attachment
groove
Protrusion
E-12
Make sure to charge when you are finished cleaning, regardless of the operating time.
If you will not use the cleaner for a month or more, fully charge and store it, and charge it once a year.
(Storing it when there is no remaining battery level will cause the battery performance and life to deteriorate.)
If the battery is depleted and operation stops during cleaning, the cleaner might be operable for a short while by
pressing the control button again. However, do not repeat this procedure. The battery life will shorten.
Charge in areas where the room temperature is between 5°C and 35°C. The battery might not charge properly in
places of low temperature, or places of high temperature such as under direct sunlight. (The operating time might
be shorter, or the charge time might be longer.)
Do not remove the battery from the body while
operating. Doing so might cause malfunctions.
Note
To prolong battery life
How to operate
Hold the handle and pull the body upward.
Remove an unwanted attachment by pushing the
release button and pulling the attachment in the
direction of the arrow.
Remove the body from the charging station.
1
3
Attach the attachment you want to use. (P.E-13)
2
To stop, press
4
Handle
Release button
How to charge (Continuation)
Do not strongly press or hit the body against the floor.
The body might be deformed or the dust case might fall.
Risk of injury or damage.
CAUTION
Press the or button.
E-13
Attachments and assembly
How to operate
How to charge Attachments and assembly
Power head (P.E-14) Extension pipe
Smart hose
Extension pipe and smart hose
Mini power head (P.E-15,E-16)
Crevice brush (P.E-17)
Broom brush (P.E-18)
Hard brush (P.E-19)
The extension pipe can be attached to the
tip of the smart hose.
Body
Handy
nozzle
Attachments can be attached to the body, extension pipe, and smart hose.
E-14
Safety switch
Stop
Rotate
For maintenance of the safety switch (P.E-30)
When you lift the power head from the floor, the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for your safety.
WARNING
Risk of injury.
Do not touch the safety switch or the rotating rotary brush of the power head.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
The safety switch of the power head
How to clean
Carpet
Flooring/Tatami
To prevent damage to the floor, move along the grain of the flooring.
When cleaning a new tatami, its surface might become polished.
If dust remains on the floor after pulling the power head towards yourself, lift the
power head and vacuum again.
Clean by moving back and forth. You can collect dust thoroughly when pulling back.
When cleaning a new carpet for the first time, the cleaner might collect many loose threads.
CAUTION
RollerWheels
Rotary brush
Brushes
Brushes
You can clean proficiently by moving the power head back and forth across floor.
WARNING
Risk of injury.
Do not place the power head on parts of your body (on top of your
feet, etc.) when pulling the power head.
There is a risk of getting caught in the rotating rotary brush.
Power head
Use in accordance with the floor type
Risk of damage to the floor.
Do not leave the power head in the same position during operation.
Do not firmly press the power head against the floor.

The floor might be damaged if it is easily damaged especially such as cypress or padded flooring.
*
Padded flooring is flooring where the surface is cushioned using vinyl chloride, etc.
Firmly pressing the power head against uneven surfaces such as
thresholds might wear out the wheels and damage the floor.
If dust gets tangled in the wheels, the wheels cannot rotate, which
might cause wear and tear and floor damage. Please do periodic
maintenance (about once a month). (P.E-30, 31)

The "brushes, wheels, rotary brush, or roller" might be worn out due to long-
time usage, etc. Using the power head while they are worn out might
damage the floor. You cannot replace the "brushes and wheels"
by yourself, So please consult with the dealer where you purchased the
cleaner or the Hitachi authorized services agent. You can purchase the "rotary
brush and roller" as replacement parts. (P.E-39)
The vacuum might be difficult to use depending on the floor type. In such case, switch to the "Standard" operation.
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust blocking the power head inlet. In this case,
perform maintenance (clean with water) for each filter. (P.E-27 to E-29)
Note
E-15
For maintenance of the safety switch (P.E-32)
Turning the handle changes the orientation of the power head. Then, you can smoothly clean narrow
places such as crevices.
This is a compact suction head that can be used on sofas, car seats, and bedding.
Multi angle head
Rotate
Rotate to the left Rotate to the right
Rotate
Risk of damage to the floor

The "brushes, wheels, rotary brush, or roller"
might be worn out due to long-time usage, etc.
Using the power head while they are worn out
might damage the floor. You cannot replace the
"brushes and wheels" by yourself. So please
consult with the dealer where you purchased the
cleaner or the Hitachi authorized services agent.
You can purchase the "rotary bsurh
and roller" as replacement parts.
(P.E-39)
Do not move the power head left and
right while they are facing forward.
CAUTION
Mini power head
When you lift the mini power head from the floor, the safety switch activates and the rotary brush stops rotating for your safety.
The safety switch of the mini power head
Safety switch
Stop
Rotate
Risk of injury
Do not place the mini power head on parts of your body (on top of your
feet, etc.) when pulling the mini power head.
There is a risk of getting body parts caught in the rorating rotary brush.
Do not touch the safety switch of the rotating rotary brush of the mini power head.
The rotary brush might rotate. Be careful especially around children.
How to clean
WARNING
E-16
CAUTION
Risk of damage
Use on bedding, mattresses, bed covers, pillows, seat cushions, fabric
sofas, and other fabric products.
Do not use on wood furniture, wood floors, or locations with a glossy
surface that is easily damaged.
Do not press against fabrics that are easily damaged, such as leather.
Do not leave the mini power head stopped in the same position while
operating.
If dust gets tangled in the wheels, the wheels cannot rotate, which might
cause wear and tear and floor damage.
Perform periodic maintenance (about once a month). (P.E-32, E-33)
The wheel and rotary brush might become worn after a long period of use.
Using the mini power head with a worn out rotary brush and wheel might
damage fabrics.
When cleaning fabrics, lay the fabric flat, and do not press firmly.
If you clean fabrics while folded, they might become tangled and be damaged.
The vacuum might be difficult to use depending on the cleaning location.
In such a case, switch to the "Standard" operation.
If the suction power becomes weak, there might be dust blocking the mini power head inlet.
perform maintenance (clean with water) for each filter. (P.E-27 to E-29)
Do not clean the nozzle with water. (Only the rotary brush can be cleaned with water.)

Do not leave the body in locations with high temperature such as in a car parked under the blazing sun.
Note
How to clean (Continuation)
Rotary brush
E-17
Crevice brush
Risk of injury
Do not press the length adjustment button during
operation. The crevice nozzle might suddenly
shorten.
Do not strongly press the body against the
floor or wall. The crevice nozzle might suddenly
shorten.
Do not hold the area around the slide groove
when shortening the crevice nozzle. Your hand
might get pinched between the slide groove.
Do not add excessive force. Doing so might result in damage.
· To change the length, press the length adjustment button.
· Do not drop from high places.
· Do not strongly press the body against the floor since the nozzle tip
might leave a mark on the floor. If the nozzle tip leaves a mark on the
floor, refrain from using the body at that location, and remove the mark
using soft cloths, etc.
The crevice brush can be washed with water. After washing, allow it to dry
naturally before use.
Using it while wet might lead the body to malfunction.
If there is dust on the tip or inside the nozzle, or within the groove of the
slide, remove the dust.
Note
Slide groove
WARNING
Swiftly perform cleaning with the brush on the tip.
The mode can be switched to crevice nozzle
mode with one touch so it is useful when cleaning
book shelves and crevices.
The length can be adjusted to fit your needs.
The length of the crevice nozzle can be adjusted to
2 levels.
Adjust
by pressing the length adjustment button.
Crevice nozzle
CAUTION
Risk of damage
Do not press against items that are particularly easy to be damaged, such as pianos.
How to clean
E-18
Hold the side of the brush and
match the brush groove and
base protrusions.
Press until it fits
entirely.
Rotate the brush side
to the state of the
diagram.
Broom brush
If too much force is applied, the body might malfunction.
·
Do not drop or apply too much force in the direction of the arrow.
·
If the tube is pressed down on floors with too much force, it might become
damaged or cracked.
·
When changing the angle, hold the recess and projection portions and rotate
the tube.
Do not strongly press the tube against the floor since it might leave a mark
on the floor. If the tube leaves a mark on the floor, refrain from using it at that
location, and remove the mark using soft cloths, etc.
The broom brush can be washed with water.
After washing, allow it to dry naturally before use. Using it while wet might lead
the body to malfunction.
If there is dust on the tip or inside the nozzle, the suction power will reduce, so
remove the dust using tools such as tweezers.
Note
Useful when cleaning locations such as the grooves of a sash due to its broom-like brush and thin tube.
The nozzle angle can be changed depending on the location you are cleaning.
If the brush becomes detached from the base (how to attach the brush)
CAUTION
Risk of damage
Do not press against items that are particularly easy to be damaged, such as pianos.
WARNING
Risk of injury
When changing the angle, do not hold the rotating section.
Your hand might get pinched.
BaseBrush
Groove Protrusion
You can change the angle.
Rotate section
Recess and projectionTube
A
How to clean (Continuation)
E-19
Handy nozzle
Hard brush
Match the position of the projection on the side
of the handy nozzle with the groove on the body.
Press the recess and projection of the handy
nozzle and pull in the direction of the arrow.
Press in the direction of the arrow.
It might be damaged if excessive force is applied.
If the handy nozzle is pressed down on floors with too much force, it might become damaged or crack.
Do not strongly press the handy nozzle against the floor since it might leave a mark on the floor.
If the handy nozzle leaves a mark on the floor, refrain from using it at that location, and remove the
mark using soft cloths, etc.
The handy nozzle can be washed with water. After washing, allow it to dry naturally before use.
Using it while wet might lead the body to malfunction.
Note
CAUTION
CAUTION
Risk of damage
Do not press against areas that are particularly easy to be damaged, such as pianos.
Risk of electric shock, fire, malfunction or damage.
Do not clean using the tip of the body without the handy brush.
WARNING
Risk of injury
When changing the angle, do not hold the rotating section.
Your hand might get pinched.
Attach to the body before use.
Attachments can be applied while the handy nozzle is attached to the body.
This hard brush can be used to remove stains around your front entrance hall and from the floor mats in your car.
The angle can be changed depending on the location you are cleaning.
How to attach
How to detach
How to clean
Groove
Handy nozzle
Protrusion
2
1
Recess and
projection
You can change the angle.
Rotate section
E-20
Disposing the dust
Empty the dust case before exceeding the "Max line"
(guideline). If the "Max line" is exceeded, the dust
might be difficult to remove from the dust case.
Dust might not rotate depending on the type of dust
and how it accumulates, which is normal.
Fine dust might disperse in the air when emptying the dust case.
Empty the dust case in a well-ventilated environment such as outdoors, or wear a mask and avoid breathing in the dust.
Cyclonic cleaners have the advantage of not requiring paper bags, but to clean with high
suction power, we recommend frequent disposal of dust and filter maintenance.
Note
Check whether the dust in the dust case exceeds the "Max line".
When dispose the dust from the dust case,
remove the dust adhered to the dust case and
clean the filter. (P.E-20 to E-23)
If dust is wrapped around the inner cylinder filter
and cannot be removed, detach and maintain the
inner cylinder filter. (P.E-24)
Checking the Max line
Emptying the dust case [When equipped on the body]
1
Tilt the body and position the dust case
to face the trash can.
Press the disposal button.
Dust case
Dust case
Max line
Dust disposal button
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Hitachi PV-XEH900 User manual

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Vacuum cleaners
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User manual

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