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Before use
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Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the safety, use and maintenan-
ce of the appliance. Keep this booklet in a safe place and, if appropriate, hand it on to the next owner.
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Fakir appliances comply with recognized technological standards and the current safety regulations for electri-
cal appliances.
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This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law (GPSG) and the EU Directives
2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low-Voltage Directive.” The appliance is mar-
ked with the CE symbol on the rating plate.
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Fakir reserves the right to modify designs and specifications without notice.
Important information
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Do not switch on the appliance if the housing exhibits any evidence of damage (cracks/fractures), if the connec-
ting lead is defective, or if an internal defect is suspected (e.g. if the appliance has been dropped).
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Appliance only to be connected to voltage indicated on the rating plate.
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Fakir will not accept any liability for damage or injury if the appliance is used other than for its intended purpo-
se or is improperly operated or inexpertly repaired and maintained.
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Before use, check to ensure that all the filters are correctly installed. The appliance must not be used without
filters.
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Use only genuine Fakir filters and accessories.
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When cleaning, repairing or servicing the unit, unplug the unit.
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Do not let children use electrical appliances unsupervised.
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This appliance is not suitable to be used to pick up substances constituting a health hazard.
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Repairs should be carried out by an authorized Fakir service center (see list of adresses). Incorrect repairs may
the user to electrical danger.
Safety Precautions
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Do not pull out the plug from power supply socket by pulling on the connecting lead.
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Do not pull the connecting lead over sharp edges or allow it to become jammed.
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Before any maintenance operation or replacing a filter, and after use, switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug.
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Keep the nozzles well away from the eyes and ears.
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The appliance must only be used for dry vacuum cleaning. lt is not a dual-purpose (wet/dry) vacuum cleaner.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up hot or glowing substances.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up coarse slivers of glass.
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Do not use the appliance to pick up any solvents, explosive liquids or gases.
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Do not store the appliarice in the open air.
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Do not exposure the machine to weather, humidity nor excessive heat.
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Clean the appliance only with a dry or slightly moist cloth. Do not allow any of the electrical com ponents (swit-
ches, plug, socket etc.) to come into contact with water.
Disposal instructions
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Please dispose of packaging materials, used filters and, eventually, the appliance itself in accordance with any
official regulations or guidelines which may apply.
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f facilities are available in your locality for the recycling of packaging materials, please make use of these accor-
dingly.
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When finally disposing of the appliance itself, please render it unserviceable before taking it to the autorized
place of disposal.
Informations for your safety and notes on disposal
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