Gtech HyLite2 SCV300 - Small Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Manual

What's in the box

1. Main unit (with 1 x bag fitted)
2. Battery (fitted)
3. Steering module
4. Handle
5. Duster
6. 3 x replacement bags
7. Charger
8. Hair removal tool

Assembly

To fit the steering module to the handle simply push the end of the handle into the neck of the steering module until it clicks into place. (To fit the steering module to the handle, simply push the end of the handle into the neck of the steering module until it clicks into place.)

To attach the handle to the main unit there is no need to lift the vacuum from the floor. Just push the hook on the steering module into the latch at the back. (To attach the handle to the main unit, there is no need to lift the vacuum from the floor. Just push the hook on the steering module into the latch at the back.)

Press the green button and pull the handle upwards to extend. (Press the green button and pull the handle upwards to extend it.)

When the handle is fully extended, you'll hear a 'click'. (When the handle is fully extended, you'll hear a 'click' (click).)

To compress the handle, simply press and hold the green button while pushing downwards, releasing the green button towards the bottom. The handle will lock into place. (To compress the handle, simply press and hold the green button whilst pushing downwards, releasing the green button towards the bottom. The handle will lock into place.)

Operation

Place your foot on the left side of the unit and recline the handle. (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. (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.)

AirLOC

A forward motion will pick up larger pieces of debris.

Pulling the vacuum back towards you activates the AirLOC and picks up finer particles. (Pulling the vacuum back towards you activates the AirLOC and picks up finer particles.)

Removing the handle

To remove the handle, hold the main unit down with your foot and pull upwards on the handle. (To remove the handle, hold the main unit down with your foot and pull upwards on the handle.)

To remove the steering module press the button and pull the handle out. (To remove the steering module, press the button and pull the handle out.)

You can also remove the handle while the steering module is still attached to the main unit to use the handle with the duster. (You can also remove the handle whilst the steering module is still attached to the main unit to use the handle with the duster.)

Hand-held operation

When cleaning surfaces such as carpets and upholstery, hold the vacuum and slide it back and forth. Please be aware of the constantly rotating brush-bar while using this product in its hand-held mode. (When cleaning surfaces such as carpets and upholstery, hold the vacuum and slide it back and forth. Please be aware of the constantly rotating brush-bar whilst using this product in its hand-held mode.)

For use on stairs, grip and move the vacuum over each step. Extra care should be taken when vacuuming stairs. (For use on stairs, grip and move the vacuum over each step. Extra care should be taken when vacuuming stairs.)

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. (In the case of a jam, the brush-bar will automatically eject itself to allow you to remove any obstructions and prevent damage. Once the brush-bar ejects, turn the unit off.)

You will then need to reset the eject system by pushing the button back into place. (You will then need to reset the eject system by pushing the button back into place.)

Brush-bar removal

Remove the battery before maintaining any part of your product. Rotate the latch from the 'locked' position to the 'unlocked' position. (Remove the battery before maintaining any part of your product. Rotate the latch from the 'locked' position to the 'unlocked' position.)

Pull the latch out to remove the brush-bar. (Pull the latch out to remove the brush-bar.)

Remove battery before carrying out any form of assembly.

To remove hair from the brush-bar, run the blade of the hair removal tool between the brushes to cut the strands. (To remove hair from the brush-bar, run the blade of the hair removal tool between the brushes to cut the strands.)

Brush-bar hair removal

You can then use the comb end of the hair removal tool to pull the hair from the brush-bar. Never operate the product without the brush-bar in place.

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.

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.

Recharging the battery

Plug the charger into the mains and connect it to the battery. Switch the power on at the mains.

The battery can be charged on or off the main vacuum unit.

For optimum battery performance, we recommend turning the plug socket off once the battery is fully charged.

Battery state-of-charge indicator

The battery indicator shows how much charge remains in the battery.

Whilst charging, the 'G' on the battery will pulsate green. When fully charged, it will show a solid green colour.

Using the duster

The duster can be stowed on the handle.

To remove the duster simply slide it upwards and off the handle.

Attach the duster to the end of the handle, clicking the latch into place.

This allows you to clean low down, or with the handle extended, up high.

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 Product.

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.

Place the lid back onto the chamber and press down. It will click into place once it is secure.

Product care

Your product doesn't need much maintenance: replace bags when full, keep the brush-bar tangle-free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets dirty. Before maintaining any part of the product, remove the battery.

Troubleshooting

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

The symbol indicates that this product is covered by legislation for waste electrical and electronic products (EN2002/96/EC)

When the vacuum has reached the end of its life, it and the Li-ion battery it contains should not be disposed of with general household waste. The battery should be removed from the vacuum and both should be disposed of properly at a recognised recycling facility.

Call your local council, civic amenity site, or recycling centre for information on the disposal and recycling of electrical products.
Alternatively, visit www.recycle-more.co.uk for advice on recycling and to find your nearest recycling facilities.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY