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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
Be sure to read the following precautions for your safety.
Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind.
CAUTION! Do not vacuum corrosive or explosive materials or sharp items! Do
not vacuum liquids!
CAUTION! Keep pets and bystanders away from the vacuum openings!
CAUTION! Do not use on people or pets! Risk of injury!
1 . Before using the appliance for the first time, read the instructions carefully. Follow all safety instructions in
order to prevent damage from incorrect use!
2 . If you pass this unit on to third parties you must also deliver this user manual with it.
3 . No liability for any damage that occurs can be accepted in the event of improper use or incorrect handling.
4 . Choking hazard! Keep all packaging materials away from children and toddlers!
5 . Dispose of the packaging materials in an appropriate way. Ask your local authorities about collecting points or
waste separation.
6 . Before the first use, make sure the current and mains voltage match the specifications on the rating plate.
7 . This device is a vacuum cleaner for domestic use and is not designed for industrial or professional use in
cleaning companies.
8 . Never use the vacuum cleaner outdoors or in a garage.
9 . The unit 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 unit by a person responsible for their safety.
10 . Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.
11 . Check regularly the supply cord and plug for damage.
12 . If the cable of this unit becomes damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or customer service, or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid potential hazards.
13 . Prevent damage to the supply cable from crushing, kinking or chafing against sharp edges and keep it away
from hot surfaces.
14 . Never pull the cable to unplug the appliance, and never wrap the cable around the appliance.
15 . Any extension cable being used must be suitable for the appropriate power output.
16 . Lay the cable in such a way that no one can inadvertently pull it or trip over it.
17 . Never touch the mains plug with wet or moist hands.
18 . In case of damage or malfunction, unplug the appliance immediately.
19 . Unplug the appliance after use and before maintenance, cleaning and changing the dust bag.
20 . Never try to repair the unit yourself. In the event of any malfunction you should have the unit repaired by
qualified specialists only. Do not open the housing under any circumstances.
Risk of electric shock!
21 . Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
22 . Do not insert any object into the appliance.
23 . Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces. Do not store the appliance in the vicinity of heating appliances
such as hotplates, radiators, heaters etc.
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