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sAFeTY InsTRUCTIons
Personal safety
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WARNING!: When using this
vacuum cleaner, basic safety
precautions, including the following,
should be followed to reduce the
risk of personal injury and material
damage. Read all of this User Guide
before using this vacuum cleaner.
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Keep loose clothing, hair, fingers etc. away
from the turbo nozzle
Ó
during use.
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Only lift and carry the product by the carry
handle
Ì
.
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Never use in the presence of explosive liquid
or vapours.
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Never pick up inflammable or poisonous
liquids such as petrol, copier toner or other
volatile substances.
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Never pick up acids, asbestos or asbestos
dust.
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Never touch the plug or cable with wet
hands.
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Unprofessional repairs can be dangerous for
users.
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The appliance must never be left running
unsupervised.
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This appliance is intended for domestic use
only.
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Misuse or use for commercial or any other
purpose will render the guarantee invalid.
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Always disconnect from the main supply
after use or prior to emptying, cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.
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To protect against fire, electric shock and
personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
cleaner in water or other liquid.
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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.
Children
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Children do not understand the dangers
associated with operating electrical
appliances. Never allow children to use this
appliance.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance, or
stumble over the power cord.
Product safety
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CAUTION!:
Never use the appliance
without the bag and filters being
installed.
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CAUTION!:
Never use the appliance
to vacuum hot ashes, broken glass,
sharp objects or liquids.
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Use only JCB approved spare parts and
accessories.
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Never modify the cleaner in any way.
Location
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Do not use or keep this product outside.
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Do not store the appliance near hot surfaces
eg. ovens or heating appliances.
Mains lead
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Do not allow the mains lead to become
strained or run this appliance over it.
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If the electrical cable becomes damaged
the cable assembly must be replaced. Do
not attempt this task yourself, contact the
Helpline number that is found on page 11.
Electrical requirements
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Check that the voltage on the rating plate
of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply which must be A.C.
(Alternating Current).
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If the socket outlets in your home are not
suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance the plug should be removed and
the appropriate one fitted.
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If you cut off the plug and let go of the cable
it will rewind into the machine, therefore you
must pull out a length of cable and secure
it before cutting the plug off and re-fitting a
new one.
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WARNING!: The plug removed
from the mains lead, if severed,
must be destroyed, as a plug with a
bared flexible cord is hazardous if
engaged into a live socket outlet.
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Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require
changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be
fitted.
