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8. Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
9. Do not handle or operate the
appliance with wet hands and
follow electrical safety precautions
at all times.
10. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using the appliance on stairs.
11. Do not attempt to change the
attachments while the appliance is
plugged in to mains power supply.
Switch off and remove plug from mains
power supply. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
12. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
too close to the heaters, radiators and
other hot surfaces.
13. Do not use the appliance to pick
up flammable items or combustible
liquids (i.e. petrol, hot ashes cigarettes,
matches, explosive materials or
anything burning) or use in areas
where such substances and items
may be present.
14. Do not use the appliance to pick
up toxic materials (i.e. chlorine
bleach, ammonia).
15. Ensure the appliance is disconnected
from the mains power supply before
connecting the hose to the unit.
16. Do not operate or use the appliance
without the dust bag and/or filters
in place.
17. Before vacuuming, remove any
large or shaft objects from the floor or
cleaning surface in order to prevent
damage to the filter.
18. If the air inlet, floor head or the
telescopic wand is blocked, switch off
the cleaner straight away and remove
from the mains power. First clear the
blocked object before attempting to
start the cleaner again.
19. Hold the plug when rewinding onto
the cord reel. To prevent accidental
injury do not allow the plug to whip
when rewinding.
20. Do not extend the power cable
beyond the red mark.
21. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when it is connected
to a mains power supply.
22. Before carry out any maintenance
service or cleaning the filters, always
switch off the vacuum cleaner and
disconnect the plug from power supply.
SAFEtY InStruCtIonS
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