Miele HS08, Operating Instructions Manual

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en - Warning and Safety instructions
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This vacuum cleaner can only be used by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, if they are supervised whilst us-
ing it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand and recognise the consequences of incorrect
operation.
Safety with children
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Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrap-
pings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and chil-
dren. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in
packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.
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Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from
the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the vacuum
cleaner unsupervised if they have been shown how to use
it safely and recognise and understand the consequences
of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the
vacuum cleaner unsupervised.
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Please supervise children in the vicinity of the vacuum
cleaner and do not let them play with it.
Technical safety
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Before using the vacuum cleaner and its accessories,
check for any visible signs of damage. Do not use a dam-
aged appliance.