Akai XVC-V8213, Instruction Manual

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Important safety Instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules. Primarily
there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: DANGER TO THE PERSON!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliances!
In addition we offer the following safety advice.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Location
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Do not use or keep this product outside when it is raining.
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Do not store the appliance near hot ovens or heating appliances.
Mains lead
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Do not allow the mains lead to become strained or run this appliance over it.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Children
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Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances.
Never allow children to use this appliance.
Personal safety
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The plug must be removed from the wall socket before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
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Never modify the cleaner in any way.
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Never use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors.
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Never pick up inflammable or poisonous liquids such as petrol, copier toner or other volatile
substances. Never pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos dust.
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Repairs to electrical appliances are only to be undertaken by trained personnel.
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Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for users.
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The appliance must never be left running when unsupervised.
Product safety
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Never use the appliance without the filters being installed.
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Never use the appliance to vacuum hot ashes, broken glass, sharp objects or liquids.
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To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plug or
cleaner in water or other liquid.
Electrical requirements
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Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C (alternating current)
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If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance
the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.