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1 Safety instructions
GB
1.4
Regarding certain
groups of persons
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons
(including children) with impaired physical, sensorial or
mental abilities or insufficient experience or knowledge, un-
less they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the ap-
pliance by this person. Keep the appliance out of reach of
people of these groups.
Children should be supervised in order to make sure
that they don’t play with the appliance. Children must not be
allowed to stand or sit on the appliance.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There
is danger of suffocation.
1.5
Regarding intended
use
The appliance may only be operated in households.
It is not suitable for industrial or commercial use.
Only use the cylinder vacuum cleaner for cleaning nor-
mally dirty floors, carpets and curtains. Any other use is
considered non-intended use and is prohibited.
The following is prohibited in particular:
Do not vacuum:
- persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and
other parts of the body as well as pieces of clothing
worn on the body. They could be sucked in and cause
injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp carpet clean-
ing agents. Internal dampness can lead to a short-cir-
cuit.
- toner (for laser printers, copy machines, etc.). There
is a risk of fire and explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. These can
cause fire.
- pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They
can damage the appliance.
- rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, makeup,
etc. These might damage the appliance.
Do not use near explosive or easily flammable sub-
stances. There is a risk of fire or explosion.
Do not use in the open-air. There is a risk of the appli-
ance being destroyed by rain and dirt.
Do not push objects into the openings of the appliance.
It could overheat.
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