Miele Olympus HS12, 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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Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from
the vacuum cleaner unless they are constantly supervised.
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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.
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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.
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Ensure that the connection data on the data plate of the
vacuum cleaner (voltage and frequency) match the mains
electricity supply exactly. The vacuum cleaner is suitable
for use with 50 Hz or 60 Hz without modification.
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The mains electrical plug must be fitted with an appro-
priate fuse.