Precautions
5.
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed,
including the following;
1. This appliance 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 appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they
do not
play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock,
do not
immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug into
water or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock,
do not
use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
6.
Do not
unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Use only Australian and New Zealand electrical
safety approved extension cords.
7.
Do not
pull or carry the appliance by the power
cable, use the power cable as a handle or pull
the power cable around shaft edges or corners.
Avoid running the appliance over the power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
9.
Do not
handle or operate the appliance with wet
hands and follow electrical safety precautions at
all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised when
using the appliance on stairs.
11.
Do not
attempt to change the attachments
while the appliance is plugged in to mains
power supply. Switch off and remove plug from
mains power supply. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
12.
Do not
operate the vacuum cleaner too close to
heaters, radiators and other hot surfaces.
13.
Do not
use the appliance to pick up flammable
items or combustible liquids (i.e. petrol, hot
ashes cigarettes, matches, explosive materials
or anything burning) or use in areas where
such substances and items may be present.
14.
Do not
use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
15. Ensure the appliance is disconnected from the
mains power supply before connecting the
hose to the unit.
16.
Do not
operate or use the appliance without
the filters in place.
17. Before vacuuming, remove any large or sharp
objects from the floor or cleaning surface in
order to prevent damage to the filter.
18. If the air inlet, floor head or the telescopic rod
is blocked, switch off the cleaner straight away
and remove from the mains power. First clear
the blocked object before attempting to start
the vacuum cleaner again.
19. Hold the plug when using the cord retract. To
prevent accidental injury
do not
allow the plug
to whip when rewinding.
20.
Do not
extend the power cable beyond the
yellow mark.
Safety Precautions & Warnings
Never operate the vacuum cleaner without filters.
