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This appliance can be used by
children
who are
over 8 and by those with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lacking experience and/
or knowledge given that they have been supervised
or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and
have understood the resulting dangers .
Children
must not play with the appliance . Cleaning and
user maintenance
must not be undertaken by
children
who are not subject to supervision .
c
Never use the TWIN T1 AQUAFILTER for dry vacuum-
ing without the fitted Aquafilter system . This filter
must be fitted according to the operating instruct-
ions . Otherwise the appliance can be damaged .
c
Never point the cleaning jet in the direction of people or animals,
plugboxes or electrical appliances .
c
Persons with sensitive skin should avoid direct contact with the
cleaning liquid . Rinse out immediately with plenty of water upon
contact with the mucous membrane (eyes, mouth, etc .)
c
Caution!
This version of the appliance is not suitable for sucking
up health hazardous substances or liquids containing solvents such
as paint thinners, oil, petrol and etching liquids .
c
Never use the appliance to vacuum fine dust such as
toner or soot because this will reduce the capacity of
the filter . Moreover, you avoid damaging the appli-
ance .
c
Empty the tank after wet, moist operation . Chemicals (cleaning
detergents for hard floors and carpets) are to be kept away from
children .
c
Only by using Original THOMAS cleaning agents you can assure
perfect function of the appliance and effective cleaning .
c
Turn off all the switches on the appliance before
cleaning, servicing, filling and emptying, also pull
out the mains power plug in case of irregularities .
c
Do not leave the appliance outdoors and never directly expose
the appliance to moisture or immerse it in liquids . Never store the
appliance next to heating appliances .
c
Never repair any damage to the THOMAS TWIN T1 AQUAFIL-
TER, accessories or mains connection cable yourself (you need a
special cable) but always have such repairs done by an authorised
customer service station, since any changes made to the appliance
can be hazardous to your health . Make sure that only original
THOMAS spare parts and accessories are used .
c
Above all, observe the “instructions for use” in the
relevant chapters .
c
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any possible damage
caused by improper use or using the appliance for any purpose
other than for what it was designed and built .
c
Never tug on the cable to disconnect the plug from the plugbox
but always pull it out of the socket by the plug .
c
Make sure that the mains connection cable is never exposed to
heat or comes into contact with liquid chemicals . Never pull the
appliance across sharp edges or uneven surfaces .
We congratulate you …
... on buying the THOMAS TWIN T1 AQUAFILTER, a top-
class wash-vacuum cleaner with which you can clean
your carpets, hard floors and upholstered furniture.
By purchasing your new THOMAS TWIN T1 AQUAFILTER
you have decided in favour of an exclusive product that
sets new standards for everyday vacuum cleaning.
This is an unusually powerful vacuum cleaner with superior technology
which ensures that you can now clean various surfaces such as hard
floors, carpet flooring or upholstered furniture more thoroughly and
with less effort.
In its function as vacuum cleaner it is suitable for getting rid of dry dirt
and dust. Moreover, it can be used to clean up waterbased liquids.
When using this appliance as a wash vacuum cleaner, it really comes
into its own for thoroughly cleaning your carpet and hard floors (tiles,
parquet, laminate, PVC), upholstered furniture and windows.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and thoroughly. This
will enable you to become quickly familiar with your appliance and
its manifold features and, in turn, ensures that you can exploit it to its
full extent. Your new THOMAS appliance will give you many years
of good service if you treat it properly and give it the necessary care
and attention. We wish you a great deal of pleasure when using this
appliance.
Your THOMAS Team
Before putting into operation for the first time
Please read the following instructions carefully and
the other information provided . This will give you
important instructions for safety, use, maintenance
and servicing the appliance . Keep the operating
instructions in a safe place ready to hand at all times
and always pass these on to the next owner .
Safety instructions
c
The THOMAS TWIN T1 AQUAFILTER is only to be used in the
home .
c
Never use the appliance if:
– the mains connection cable is damaged,
– you can see that the appliance has been damaged
– it has been dropped on any occasion .
c
The voltage given on the rating plate must comply with mains
power supply voltage .
c
Never use the appliance in rooms where fire hazardous materials
are stored or where there is a risk of escaping gas .
c
Never leave the appliance unattended when switched on .
c
Particular care has to be taken when cleaning stairway steps .
Make sure that the appliance stands firmly on the step or floor and
the hose is not overstretched .
Make sure that the appliance
is never in an upright position when in operation .
c
Keep the nozzles and tubes well away from your head (while
working) because this is dangerous both for your eyes and ears .