Since 2008 I have used this vacuum cleaner and am still very satisfied with the device. Due to a back injury I have problems shutting stooping and when carrying heavy things. Criteria for the purchasing decision were: - On and off must be possible by foot -> fit -> by tapping on the generous shift knob possible - Adjusting the suction must be possible on foot -> fit -> via sliders (also generously proportioned) possible - Long cord to avoid repeated plugging -> fit -> 13 meters of cable are plugged in on the ground floor, I'm so in the last corner of the basement and up to the roof without having to re-plugging - Parking space of Saugstange on the device itself, so you do not have the rod put on the floor, when you have to clear something out of the way -> matches (again no bending required) -> the Saugstange is simply docked on the device, regardless of whether the nipple running after (flat) or is (upright) In practice, the device has proven super, the suction power is even after more than 5 years still excellent. Besides replacing the Hepa filter and emptying the vacuum cleaner bag is to do nothing. In some reviews there were complaints that there were problems when driving over the cable due to the very small role. Yes and no. Yes, the machine does not roll lightly over its own cord, the front wheels already, but not the rear wheels, you would have very tugging on the tube. Easy way out for those who are too lazy to bend down, or it can not: Quite slowly climb with one foot on the handle, characterized the rear part of the vacuum cleaner lifts, and can be - really easy and without the use of force - over the cable slide. All in all I am very satisfied and would buy back the unit immediately (then 229.-) and also -vorbehaltslos! - Recommend.
