Miele 12033990, Operating Instructions Manual

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en - Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust con-
tainer, pre-filter, fine dust container and fine dust filter fit-
ted.
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Do not vacuum up anything which has been burning or
is still glowing e.g. cigarettes, ashes or coal, whether glow-
ing or apparently extinguished.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up any water,
liquid or damp dirt. Wait until any freshly cleaned or sham-
pooed rugs or carpets are completely dry before attempt-
ing to vacuum.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner to vacuum toner dust.
Toner, such as that used in printers and photocopiers, can
conduct electricity.
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Do not vacuum up any inflammable or combustible li-
quids or gases and do not vacuum in areas where such
substances are stored.
 Do not vacuum at head height and do not let the suction
get anywhere near a person's head.
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Important information on the handling of batteries (for
models with radio controls on the handle):
- Do not short-circuit or recharge the battery, or throw it
into a fire.
- Disposing of the battery: Remove the battery from the
radio-control handle and dispose of it in a municipal re-
cycling facility. Do not dispose of the battery with normal
household waste.