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Safety notices
2.1
Re: Operating Manual
Read this operating manual completely before working with the appli-
ance. Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating man-
ual if you pass the appliance on to someone else.
Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as
well as damages to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to violations of these oper-
ating instructions. By all means always observe the notices marked as fol-
lows to avoid accidents and damages to the appliance.
2.2
Re: Certain groups of persons
These appliances can be used by children of eight years and upwards
and persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or insuffi-
cient experience or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been
instructed in the proper use of the appliance and understand the risks in-
volved. Children are not permitted to play with the appliance. Children must
not carry out cleaning work or maintenance unless they are supervised.
Children must not be allowed to stand or sit on the appliance.
As the manufacturer, we strongly advise against children of any age us-
ing the appliance for safety reasons. Children of all ages will not fully rec-
ognise or understand the risks this appliance poses. Keep the appliance
out of reach of people of these groups.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of suf-
focation.
2.3
Re: Power supply
The appliance runs on electricity -- that means there is a general risk of
electric shock. So please especially observe the following:
Never touch the plug with wet hands.
Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Keep it away
from rain and moisture.
Always pull directly at the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance
from the mains. Never pull on the cable as this could damage it.
Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets
in contact with heat sources. Also take care that it does not become a stum-
bling-hazard.
Never carry the appliance by its power cord. It could be damaged.
Before connecting to the power supply, make sure that the voltage stat-
ed on the type plate matches the voltage of your plug socket. Only use
sockets with a ground/safety contact.
If possible, avoid using extension cords. If you must use an extension
cord, use only safety-certified, water-protected single extension cords (no-
multi-socket distributors) designed for the power consumption of the appli-
ance.
Always check the power cord for possible damages before using the
appliance.
2.4
Re: Appropriate Use
The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only. It is not suita-
ble for commercial use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled
floors. With the furniture brush attached, you may also use the appliance
for vacuuming furniture surfaces. With the bypass vent (Fig. 1/15) com-
pletely open and the necessary caution, you may even use the appliance
to vacuum-clean drapes.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
To use the appliance near explosive or easily flammable substances.
There is danger of fire or explosion.
To use the appliance outdoors. There is danger of rain and dirt destroy-
ing the appliance.
To stick objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance on your own.
It is also forbidden:
To vacuum-clean:
- parts of 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 cleaning agents. Mois-
ture inside the appliance can cause a short-circuit.
- toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of
fire or explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a 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.
2.5
If the appliance is defective
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective
power cord. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be re-
placed by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative or a
similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Royal
Appliance
customer service for repair. Address
Z
page 48, „International Service“
.
2.6
Re.: Disposal
Dispose of the appliance in compliance with the environmental
protection laws of your country. Electrical waste may not be dis-
posed of together with domestic waste. Use local old-appliance
collection points instead.
The filters used are made from environmentally-friendly materials. You can
dispose of these—unlike the device—with domestic waste.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
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