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INTRODUCTION
Your new STATUS electric appliance will more than satisfy your expectations.
It has been manufactured under stringent STATUS Quality Standards to meet
superior performance criteria. You will find your new electric appliance easy
and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of
dependable service.
WARNING:
Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before
using your new STATUS power tool.
Take special care to heed the Warnings. Your STATUS power tool
has many features that will make your job faster and easier.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority
in the development of this tool, making it easy to maintain and operate.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances together with household waste!
Waste electrical appliances should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local
authority or retailer for recycling advice.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-
friendly recycling.
The plastic components are labelled for categorised recycling.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VACUUM CLEANERS
WARNING:
This appliance complies with the compulsory safety
regulations for electric equipment. To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual. Read all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal
injury and/or property damage and as a result, the guarantee will
become void. Save these instructions for future reference!
WARNING:
Make sure the power supply volt-age corresponds to the
value indicated on the name plate with technical data of the appliance.
• If in doubt, do not plug in the appliance.
• A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the appliance can
result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the appliance.
• Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to
the motor.
• The appliance is designed to vacuum up materials that are not hazardous to your
health and that are not flammable.
• This appliance is designed solely for use in the household or workshop.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors (unless it has been specifically designed for
use outdoors).
• Do not subject the appliance to heat, direct sunshine or very high moisture
(e.g. rain).
• Never immerse the appliance in liquids and be aware of sharp edges that may
damage it.
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• Never use the appliance with wet or damp hands. Unplug it immediately if the
appliance becomes wet or damp when it is running. Do not immerse the appliance
in water.
• When operating the vacuum cleaner in damp environment, use a residual current
device (RCD). Using a residual current device (RCD) reduces the risk of an
electric shock.
• The appliance must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than
those mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and
not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such
cases of misuse.
• Never hold the connectors in front of your face (especially your eyes, ears, etc.)
Never direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Make sure that the correct dust bag has been inserted securely in its holder before
using the appliance. The wrong dust bag or incorrectly installed dust bags can
cause damage to the appliance and cause the guarantee to become void.
• Do not vacuum up ashes, hot coals or the like, large fragments of glass and sharp
objects.
• Do not vacuum up any toner dust, which is used in printers and copiers for
example, because it is electrically conductive. In addition, it is possible that it will
not be completely filtered out by the filter system of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner
and can be released into the air via the exhaust fan.
• Never vacuum flammable or poisonous liquids like petrol, oil, acids, or other
volatile substances.
• Do not vacuum up liquids that are hotter than 60ºC or any poisonous or flammable
dusts.
• Never vacuum asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular attention to a horizontal position
and adequate stability on stairs.
WARNING:
Always switch off and unplug the appliance after use, prior to
cleaning, changing the fil-ters or accessories, carrying or storing.
Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
Dismount all accessories from the appliance prior to storing.
• Keep the vacuum cleaner away from heat sources
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended. If you leave the work area,
switch the appliance off or unplug it from the receptacle (don't pull the cord, but
use the plug).
• Never use the appliance when you are under the influence of medication, alcohol
or drugs, if you are currently under medical care, or if you are tired.
• Make sure that the cable can't cause bystanders to stumble and do not give
children access to the appliance.
• Check regularly the perfect working condition of the electric appliance and the
supply cable. Do not operate faulty electric appliances.
• In case the supply cable is damaged, the replacement has to be done in an
authorised STATUS service centre.
