Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

Motorised pet tool and several other accessories.

At first glance, the motorised floorhead seems pretty basic.It has a rotating brush, but there aren’t any headlights on the front, it’s not the widest floorhead we’ve seen, and the opening is on the narrow side, so it won’t take much to block it.. Having said that, when you turn the power on, we think it’s an effective floorhead with good suction power right to the edges.

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

You can also choose if you want the brushes rotating or not in all three power settings, which is useful for avoiding scratches on delicate floors or sending debris flying across hard floors.. Our main issue with the floorhead is how tricky it is to remove the brushbar.You need to remove six screws before you can wrestle it out, and Halo doesn’t recommend removing it at all.Instead, it’s suggested to cut tangled hair and fibres with scissors, which is a less effective system than you’ll find elsewhere..

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

The only hint at a fancy extra is the light indicator on the front of the floorhead.If it’s green, you know everything is running OK.

Process engineering and MMC: a Design to Value approach

But if there’s a blockage, the light will turn red, or the cleaner will switch itself off altogether.. Other Tools and Accessories.

In the box, you get a crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery tool, wall mount, and 26 dust pouches, which is roughly enough to last a year..and whether they can be washed..

Many modern vacuum cleaners have a washable filter.These are typically cleaned by tapping off any loose dust, then rinsing the filter under cold water.

Make sure you allow at least 24 hours for the filter to dry before you use it again.. Other vacuums have disposable filters.The Numatic Henry is a good example,.

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