General safety instructions
• Before commissioning this device please read the instruction manual
carefully.
• Please keep these instructions, the guaranty certificate, the sales receipt and, if
possible, the carton with the inner packaging!
• The device is intended exclusively for private and not for commercial use!
• Always remove the plug from the socket whenever the device is not in use, when
attaching accessory parts, cleaning the device or whenever a disturbance
occurs. Switch off the device beforehand. Pull on the plug, not on the cable.
• In order to protect children from the dangers of electrical appliances, never leave
them unsupervised with the device. Consequently, when selecting the location
for your device, do so in such a way that children do not have access to the devi-
ce. Take care to ensure that the cable does not hang down.
• Test the device and the cable regularly for damage. If there is damage of any
kind, the device should not be used.
• Do not repair the device yourself, but rather consult an authorised expert.
• For safety reasons a broken or damaged mains lead may only be replaced by an
equivalent lead from the manufacturer, our customer service department or a
similary qualified person.
• Keep the device and the cable away from heat, direct sunlight, moisture, sharp
edges and suchlike.
• Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not
using it, even if this is only for a moment.
• Use only original accessories.
• Do not use the device outdoors*).
• Under no circumstances must the device be placed in water or other liquid, or
come into contact with such*). Do not use the device with wet or moist hands*).
• Should the device become moist or wet, remove the mains plug from the socket
immediately*). Do not reach into the water.
• Use the device only for the intended purpose.
*) Please note the following „Special safety instructions...“.
Special safety notes
•
Do not suck up liquids!
•
Do not suck up hot ashes or pointed or sharp objects!
•
Do not use the appliance in humid rooms!
•
Never use without the filter. Check that the filter is inserted correctly!
•
Keep hair, clothing and body parts away from the vacuum nozzle during use!
•
Keep the vacuum cleaner away from sources of heat like radiators, ovens, etc.!
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