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2 Safety notices
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Safety notices
2.1
Re: Operating Manual
Read this operating manual completely before working with the appliance.
Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance on to someone
else.
Non-compliance with these instructions can lead to serious injuries or damage to the appliance.
We take no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
Notices for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid accidents and damage to
the appliance.
2.2
Re: Children
This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with impaired physical, sensorial or
mental abilities and/or insufficient experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or have been instructed in the proper use of the appliance by this person. Keep the appliance out
of reach of people of these groups.
Never leave the appliance unattended and use it with special precaution if children or persons who cannot
judge dangers are nearby. Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they don’t play with the
appliance.
Packing material must not be used to play with. There is danger of suffocation.
2.3
Re: Appropriate Use
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning normally soiled floors and rugs.
This appliance may only be used in households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
Any other use is considered inappropriate and is prohibited.
It is especially forbidden:
To vacuum-clean:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as pieces of clothing
worn on the body. They could be sucked in and cause injuries.
- water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the appliance can cause a
short-circuit.
- toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- pointed objects such as glass shards, nails, etc. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged.
- plaster, cement, finest drilling-dust, makeup, etc. Otherwise, the appliance might be damaged.
to use the appliance near explosive or easily flammable substances. There is danger of fire or explosion.
Outdoor use. There is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To alter or repair the appliance yourself.
2.4
Re: Power supply
The appliance runs on electricity - that means there is a general risk of electric shock. So please especially
observe the following:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull directly at the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Never pull on the
cable as this could damage it.
- Make sure that the power cable is not bent, caught or run over, and that it does not come into contact with
heat sources or sharp edges.
- Only use extension cords of a capacity sufficient for the power requirement of the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Keep it away from rain and moisture.
- Only operate the appliance if your mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance's nameplate.
Wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
2.5
If the appliance is
defective
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the power cord of this
appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorised service representative or a
similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Royal
Appliance service for repair. Address:
Z
Page
62, "International Service"
.
WARNING:
Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION:
Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE:
Highlights tips and information for you.
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