the appliance.
• If the appliance is used in dangerous areas (e.g. petrol stations), the relative safety standards
must be observed. The appliance must never be used in environments with a potentially
explosive atmosphere.
• In order to avoid short-circuits when working in the vicinity of electrical components, do the
following: avoid the use of non-insulated tools; do not place or allow metallic objects to fall
upon the electrically powered components; remove any rings, watches and/or clothing with
metallic parts that might come into contact with the electrically powered components.
• Never use with a damaged cable or plug. When removing from an electrical socket, pull the plug
and not the cable. Do not handle the plug or the vacuum cleaner with wet hands. Deactivate all
the controls before connecting or disconnecting from the electrical socket.
• Do not pull or transport the appliance by the cable, do not use the cable as a handle, do not
close a door on the cable, and do not pull the cable around edges or sharp corners. Do not
pass the vacuum cleaner over the cable. Keep the cable away from hot surfaces.
• The appliance must not be used or kept outdoors, in damp conditions or directly exposed to
rain.
• The storage temperature must be between -25°C and +55°C.
• Conditions of use: ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C with a relative humidity between
30 and 95%. The vacuum cleaner has been developed only for dry cleaning and it should not
be used or kept outdoors in moist conditions.
• Before using, make sure the appliance and the work equipment and in particular the extension
cable are in a good condition. If there is any damage, immediately pull out the power plug from
the mains socket, the appliance should not be used.
•
When the appliance is used in dangerous situations (for example filling stations) the relative
safety regulations must be followed. It is forbidden to use the appliance in areas with a high
risk of explosion.
• Certain substances can form explosive vapours and mixtures together with intake air.
• Never vacuum the following substances:
♦ Explosive or inflammable gases, liquids and powders (reactive powders).
♦
Reactive metal powders (for example aluminium, magnesium, zinc) together with
strongly alkaline detergents and acids.
♦
Acids and alkalines in their purest state.
♦
Organic solutions (for example gasoline, paint thinners, acetone or gasoline).
WARNING:
• The appliance must be only used by authorized, trained personnel.
• Do not use the appliance on surfaces with an inclination greater than the one shown on the
registration plate.
•
The appliance is not suitable for cleaning rough or uneven floors. Do not use the appliance on
slopes.
• Adapt the speed to the adhesion conditions.
•
Do not use to vacuum flammable or combustible liquids like gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smouldering, like cigarettes, matches or glowing
embers.
• Children must be supervised to make sure they do not play with the appliance.
• Children should not do any cleaning or maintenance that is the responsibility of the user without
supervision.
• This appliance should only be used in closed areas.
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