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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Caution: what to do
1. All power conduction parts must be protected against water. SHORT-CIRCUIT RISK.
2. All services or maintainence performed on the appliance must always be done with the
plug disconnected from the power supply.
3. Operation with a residual current circuit breaker provides extra protection for the operator
(I_n=30 mA).
4. Only ever use the appliance for the purposes for which it has been designed and
manufactured. ACCIDENT RISK.
5. If vacuum exhaust starts emitting water or foam, turn off immediately and waste level and
ensure all correct filtration is present.
Caution: what not to do
1. Do not leave the machine running and unguarded nor within reach of children, animals or
persons that are not responsible for their own actions.
ACCIDENT RISK.
2. Do not vacuum inflammable combustion substance (e.g.: hot ashes), explosive and toxic
substances, electrostatic or substances that are dangerous for health. EXPLOSION OR
POISONING HAZARD
3. Do not rest the vacuum inlet on or move this close to delicate parts of the body (eyes,
ears, mouth, etc.). ACCIDENT RISK.
4. Do not touch the plug and/or socket with wet hands. ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK.
5. Do not soak the appliance or spray it with liquid substances. SHORT-CIRCUIT.
6. In the case of extractor models, only use detergents compatible with vacuum and pipe
covering materials.
ACCIDENT RISK.
7. Do not pull or lift the appliance using the power cable. SHORT-CIRCUIT RISK.