5
Before Y
ou Begin
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed, including
the following;
1. 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.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they
do not
play with the appliance.
3. To prevent electrical shock,
do not
immerse
the appliance, power cord or power plug into
water or other liquids.
4. To prevent electrical shock,
do not
use the
vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
5. Always check the power cord before use, the
power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the
power supply cord is damaged or defective,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
6.
Do not
unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Use only Australian and New Zealand electrical
safety approved extension cords.
7.
Do not
pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a handle
or pull the power cable around sharp edges or
corners. Avoid running the appliance over the
power cable.
8. Ensure the appliance is switched off before
unplugging.
9.
Do not
handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and follow electrical safety
precautions at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised when
using the appliance on stairs.
11.
Do not
attempt to change the attachments
while the appliance is plugged in to mains
power supply. Switch off and remove plug from
mains power supply. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
12.
Do not
operate the vacuum cleaner too
close to the heaters, radiators and other hot
surfaces.
13.
Do not
use the appliance to pick up flammable
items or combustible liquids (i.e. petrol, hot
ashes cigarettes, matches, explosive materials
or anything burning) or use in areas where
such substances and items may be present.
14.
Do not
use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the power plug from the
electricity power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or attempting
any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an AC power supply at
the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its intended
purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never operate the vacuum cleaner
without filters.
