Siemens VK4 SERIES, Instruction Manual

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Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place.
When passing the vacuum cleaner on to another
person, please also pass on this instruction manual.
Intended use
This vacuum cleaner is intended for domestic use only,
not for commercial use. Only use this vacuum cleaner
in accordance with the instructions in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer will not accept any
responsibility for damage caused by improper use or
incorrect operation. Therefore, please note the
following points.
The vacuum cleaner must only be operated with:
Genuine filter inserts
Genuine spare parts and accessories
The vacuum cleaner is not to be used for:
Vacuuming persons or animals
Vacuuming up:
– Insects and spiders
– Hazardous, sharp-edged, hot or burning
substances.
– Highly flammable or explosive substances and gases
– Ash, soot from tiled stoves and central heating
systems
Safety information
This vacuum cleaner complies with the generally
recognised standards of technology and relevant safety
regulations.
The charger must only be connected and operated as
specified on the rating plate.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without filter inserts.
=> The appliance may be damaged.
When disconnecting the charger from the mains, pull
on the plug, not the power cord.
The appliance may be used by children
over the age of 8 years and by persons
with reduced phy-sical, sensory or
mental capacity or by persons with a
lack of experience or knowledge if they
are supervised or have been instructed
on the safe use of the appliance and the
have under-stood the potential dangers
of using the appli-ance.
Children must never play with the
appliance
Cleaning and user maintenance must
never be carried out by children without
supervision.
Do not charge the appliance in temperatures below
0 °C or above 40 °C.
Do not connect or open a defective charger; replace
it with a new unit.
Do not operate a cordless vacuum cleaner if it is
damaged.
To avoid dangerous situations, repairs and spare part
replacements, which are not dealt with in this
instruction manual under "Cleaning", must only be
carried out by an authorised after-sales service.
Protect the vacuum cleaner and charger from
exposure to weather, moisture and sources of heat.
At the end of its life, the vacuum cleaner should be
disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Disposal information
Please contact your specialist retailer or your local
council to find out about current means of disposal.
Caution: This appliance contains rechargeable nickel
cadmium batteries. Before disposing of the appliance,
remove the discharged batteries (see Fig. 14) and
dispose of them in an environmentally responsible
manner.
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