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Original instruction
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1.8 Important warnings
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury, please read and follow all safety
instructions and caution mar-kings before
use. This vacuum cleaner is designed to
be safe when used for cleaning functions
as specified. Should damage occur to
electrical or mechanical parts, the cleaner
and / or accessory should be repaired by
a competent service station or the manu-
facturer before use in order to avoid fur-
ther damage to the machine or physical
injury to the user.
• Do not leave the machine when it is
plugged in. Unplug from the socket when
not in use and before maintenance.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet
hands. Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or cor ners. Do not
run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of the body away from ope nings and
moving parts. Do not put any objects into
openings or use with opening blocked.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything else that could re du ce the flow
of air.
• This machine is not suitable for picking up
hazardous dust.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or com-
bustible liquids such as gasoline, or use
in areas where they may be pre sent.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, mat ches or
hot ashes.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use unless filters are fitted.
• If the cleaner is not working properly or
has been dropped, da ma ged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, re turn it to a
service center or dealer.
• If foam or liquid escapes from the ma-
chine, switch off immediately.
• The vacuum cleaner may not be used
as a water pump. The vacuum cleaner
is intended for vacuuming air and water
mixtures.
• Connect the vacuum cleaner to a properly
earthed mains supply. The socket outlet
and the extension cable must have an
operative protective conductor.
• Provide for good ventilation at the work-
ing place.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner as a lad-
der or step ladder. The vacuum cleaner
can tip over and become damaged. Dan-
ger of injury.
1.9 Double-insulated appliances*
CAUTION
• Use only as described in this manual
and only with the manufacturer’s re com-
men ded attachments.
• BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR CLEAN-
ER, check the rating plate at the cleaner
to see if the rated vol ta ge agrees within
10% of the voltage available.
• This appliance is provided with double
insu la tion. Use only identical re pla ce ment
parts. See instructions for ser vi cing dou-
ble insulated appliances.
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
appliance, nor should a mean for grounding be
added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system, and should be done only by quali-
fied service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated appliance must be identical to the
parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is
marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or
“DOUBLE INSULATED.” The symbol (square within
a square) may also be used on the product.
The machine is equipped with a specially designed
cord which if damaged, must be replaced by a cord
of the same type. This is available at authorised
service centres and dealers and must be installed
by trained personnel.
1.9.1 Only applicable to UK.
Please read these essential instructions
These instructions have been prepared with safety
and efficiency paramount.
The machine operator must be trained by a suit-
ably qualified instructor and must understand these
instructions for use, and be made aware of any rel-
evant regulations and legislation in force at the time
of use.
1.9.2 Electrical connections
CAUTION
DOUBLE-INSULATED MACHINES -
IMPORTANT:
This 240 volt 50 Hz. machine are fitted with a
13 amp. 3 pin moulded plug. The plug is fit-
ted with a 13 amp. detachable fuse. The cor-
rect replacement for the fuse is identified by
marking or colour coding. Only fuses that are