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GB
Safety information
This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervi-
sion.
Symbols used in the
instructions
Hazard symbols with infor-
mation on prevention of per-
sonal injury and property
damage.
Precaution symbol (explana
-
tion of precaution instead
of exclamation mark) with
information on prevention of
harm/damage.
Notice symbol with informa-
tion on how to handle the
device properly.
General notes on safety
Please read the following
safety guidelines in order
to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and
damage to objects:
To avoid accidents and injuries:
• Never leave a machine which
is ready for operation unat-
tended at the workplace.
• People and animals must not be
vacuumed with the machine.
• Do not aim the suction hose
and nozzle at yourself or oth-
ers during use, particularly not
at the eyes and ears; there is a
risk of injury.
• Do not vacuum any hot, incan-
descent, flammable, explosive
materials, or those which en-
danger health. This includes hot
ashes, petrol, solvents, acids
or caustic solutions. Personal
injury could occur.
• Nozzles and suction tubes must
not reach head level whilst in
use. Personal injury could oc-
cur.
To avoid accidents and injuries
from electric shocks:
• Ensure that the mains cable is
not damaged by being pulled
over sharp edges, by jamming,
or by pulling on the cable.