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Safety information
General notes on safety
Caution! When using power
tools, observe the following
basic safety measures for the
prevention of electric shocks
and the risk of injury and fire:
To avoid accidents and injuries:
• This device can be used by chil-
dren aged 8 and over and by
people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities
or with a lack of experience or
knowledge, if they are super-
vised or have been instructed
regarding safe use of the device
and understand the resulting
risks. Children are not permitted
to play with the device. Clean-
ing and user maintenance are
not to be undertaken by children
without supervision.
• Never leave a machine which is
ready for operation unattended
at the workplace.
• People and animals must not be
vacuumed with the machine.
• 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 occur.
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.
• Before each use, check the pow-
er supply lead and the extension
cable for damage and ageing.
Do not use the equipment if the
cable is damaged or worn. Dan-
ger of electric shock hazard.
• If the power cable for this equip-
ment is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer,
a customer service agent of the
same or a similarly qualified per
-
son in order to prevent hazards.
• Switch the machine off and dis-
connect the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened
up,
- for all maintenance and clean-
ing work,
- if the connecting cable is dam-
aged or tangled up.
• Never use the mains lead to pull
the plug out of the socket or to
pull the appliance. Protect the
cable from heat, oil, and sharp
