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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
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• If the appliance falls into water, have it checked out by an electrician before using it again.
• Do not use this appliance near the water (bath-tubs, washbasins, etc.) nor expose it to rain
or other humidity. Ensure hands are dry when using appliance!
• Only trained experts should repair electrical appliances. Unskilled repairs can cause consid-
erable danger to the user.
Disposal
• Make worn out appliances unusable.
• Electric appliances are to be returned to a shop of sale or handed over to an official dump.
• No household waste. Must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
• No warranty for any damage can be accepted if the appliance is used for improper purpose,
wrongly operated or unprofessionally repaired. In such a case, any warranty claim is void.
• Never place fingers or objects into appliance openings. Do not cover appliance opening.
Remove any items (hair, fluff etc.) that might block the brushes and wheels.
• Never vacuum damp / wet floors / carpets; solvents; corrosive substances; burning, hot,
sharp-edged, explosive or flammable substances.
• Only open the appliance at the positions intended for this purpose (changing the filter etc.).
• Never use the vacuum cleaner unless there is a filter in place. The appliance must not be
directed onto people or animals.
• Do not place any objects on vacuum cleaner. Do not stand on vacuum cleaner.
• Remove battery if the appliance is not used for a longer period of time.
• If rechargeable battery is used incorrectly, liquid can leak out – avoid physical contact with
this liquid. If liquid comes in contact with the eyes, a doctor must be consulted.
• Do not store unused rechargeable battery in the vicinity of coins, keys, nails, screws or other
metal objects.
• Operate appliance only in an ambient temperature of 0 ° – 45 °C.
• Do not use vacuum cleaner on tables or chairs. Only use original charging station.
• The appliance is designed for household use and not for industrial operation. Do not operate
the appliance outdoors.
• Never place the appliance / cable on hot surfaces or near open flames. Do not store / expose
the appliance to intense heat (from radiators, prolonged sunshine). Only extinguish burning
appliances using a fire blanket.
• Do not use attachments not recommended / sold by the manufacturer.
• Keep packaging (e.g. plastic bags) away from children.
• Children aged 8 years or over and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, lack of experience or knowledge may only use the appliance if they are supervised
by a person who is responsible for their safety or if they have been shown how to use the
appliance safely and they have understood the risks inherent in its use. Cleaning and
maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its
power cable out of reach of children aged under 8. Never leave the appliance unattended
while in operation.
• Please read all safety instructions and observe, properly store and pass on to subsequent
owners this operation manual.
• Never immerse appliance in water / other fluids. Danger of short-circuiting!
• Mains connection: The voltage must comply with that shown on the appliance label.
• Regulary check if the power cable / appliance / extension lead is defective. Never switch on
damaged appliances (incl. mains lead) – have repairs carried out / obtain replacement
from the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service point or from qualified experts.
• Don’t pull the flex over sharp edges. Don’t wedge it. Don’t bend it. A short circuit can occur
if the cable breaks. Never pull on the mains cable / with damp hands.
• Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the mains when it is not in use.
• Always switch off the appliance whenever you leave it unattended, before assembling / dis-
assembling, cleaning, when it fails to work properly, after use.
