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Safety Precautions
Operating Manual
Read this operating manual carefully before using the appliance.
Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance to third
parties.
Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as well as damages to the
appliance.
Prolux takes no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
The Notices Given
Notices for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid any damages to the
appliance.
WARNING
: Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION
: Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE
: Highlights tips for you.
Children
Never leave the appliance unattended and use it with special precaution if children or persons who cannot
judge dangers are nearby.
People (including children) who are unable to safely operate the appliance on account of their physical,
sensory or mental abilities or their lack of experience or knowledge should only use this appliance under
supervision or instruction of a responsible person.
Packing-materials are not toys. There is danger of suffocation.
Appropriate Use
Use the vacuum cleaner only for cleaning normally soiled floors, rugs and curtains.
The appliance is intended for home use only. Any other use is considered inappropriate and is not
suggested.
Do not vacuum or clean:
- Hair and other parts of the body. They could be sucked in and cause injury.
- Pieces of Clothing (e, g, shoe laces, scarves, etc.). They could be sucked in and cause
injury.
- Water and other liquids, especially moisture from carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside
the appliance can lead to short-circuiting.
- Toner dust (from laser printers. copying-machines. etc.). There is danger of fire or
explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- Pointed objects such as glass shards, nails, etc. Such objects destroy the filters.
- Plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, makeup. etc. The filters may clog causing damage to
the appliance.
Never use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials -- there is danger of fire or explosion.
Never use the appliance outdoors -- there is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
Never stick objects into the appliance's openings -- it could cause the appliance to overheat.
