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• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If you leave the work area, switch the appliance
off or unplug it from the receptacle (don‘t pull the cord, but use the plug).
• In order to protect children from electric household appliances, make sure that the cable can’t cause
children to stumble and don‘t give children access to the appliance.
• Check the appliance and the power cord regularly for any possible damages. Don’t use damaged
appliances.
• Don’t try to repair the appliance yourself. Always use an authorised technician for repairs. Always have
faulty power cords replaced immediately by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician. Use the same
type of cable in order to prevent any danger of electric shock and injury.
• Only use original spare parts.
• 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.
• Please also pay particular attention to the following “Special Safety Information”.
Special Safety Information
• Never vacuum up liquids.
• Never vacuum up ashes or pointed or sharp objects.
• Never use the appliance in damp rooms.
• Never use the appliance without a filter. Make sure that the filter is inserted into the appliance correctly.
• When using the appliance, make sure that no hair, clothing, or members are drawn in.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sources such as radiant heaters, ovens, and so on.
Electrical Requirements
• Check that the voltage onthe rating plate of yourappliance corresponds withyour house electricity
supply which must be A.C.(Alternating current).
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
Disposal Information
The appliance contains electric and electronic components and may not be disposed of as household
garbage.
The local and currently applicable legislation must be observed unconditionally.
Please also observe the new WEEE guideline (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
UK Helpline 0870 060 2604
Replacement Parts 0870 167 6635
Ireland Helpline 1800 409119
