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Safety Warnings
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the
safety precautions listed below.
• Read all the instructions carefully before using the appliance and keep them for future
reference.
• Retain the manual. If you pass the appliance onto a third party make sure to include this
manual.
• Check that the voltage marked on the rating label matches your mains voltage.
• Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your
appliance.
• Do not remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
• Do not allow any electrical appliance to be exposed to dripping or splashing.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the mains cable, mains plug, or any part
of the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Make sure the dust bag is properly installed before use.
• Never vacuum up water or any other liquids. Never vacuum up flammable substances and do
not vacuum up ashes until they are cold.
• Never use the appliance without the motor protection filter. Without this, the motor will be
damaged and the life of the appliance will be shortened.
• If a blockage is found in the brushes, hoses or tubes, it should be removed before use.
• Store and use the appliance well away from heat sources such as radiators or gas / electric
fires.
• Do not run over the mains cable with the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• 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 supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not point the hose, tube or any other accessory at the eyes, ears or mouth during
operation.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains socket when it is not in use and before replacing the
dustbag or filter.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning or storing.
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