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5. To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the plug, the power cord or the
appliance in water or other liquids.
6. Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is on. Remove the plug from the
outlet socket when you do not use the vacuum cleaner or before cleaning it.
7. Never attempt to clean wet surfaces with the vacuum cleaner.
8. Use the vacuum cleaner only as described in this instruction manual. Use the
accessories recommended by the manufacturer only.
9. Never touch an electric appliance if it has been immersed in water or water has
been spilled on it. Disconnect it from the power supply immediately.
10. Warning! When cleaning or maintaining the appliance do not immerse its electric
parts in water or other liquids. Never immerse the appliance in water.
11. Use only original accessories with the appliance.
12. Do not pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by its power cord, do not use the power
cord as a handle, do not close a door on the cord or pull the cord over sharp
edges. Make sure that the flat vacuum nozzle of vacuum cleaner does not run
over the power cord. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
13. Do not unplug the vacuum cleaner by pulling on the cord. To unplug it, grasp the
plug, not the cord.
14. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
15. Clean the appliance as described in section
8. Cleaning and maintenance.
16. Do not put any objects into openings in the vacuum cleaner. Do not use the
vacuum cleaner with any opening blocked - keep openings free of dust, lint, hair
and anything that may reduce air flow.
17. If the suction opening, the telescopic tube become blocked, turn the vacuum
cleaner off immediately. Before you turn the vacuum cleaner on again, remove
the object(s) blocking air flow.
18. Keep your hair, loose clothes, fingers and other body parts away from openings
and moving parts.
19. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum flammable substances such as
gasoline, and do not use it in places where such substances may be present.
20. Do not vacuum any objects which are burning or emitting smoke, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
21. Do not vacuum fine powders such as: flour, cement, soot, plaster, toners for
printers and copiers etc.