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EXCELLENCE SE-400
EXCELLENCE SE-400
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic
precautions should always be observed,
including the following;
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not
immerse the appliance, power cord or
power plug into water or other liquids.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not use
the vacuum cleaner outdoors or on
wet surfaces.
• Always check the power cord before
use, the power cord and the plug should
be in a good condition and must not be
damaged. If the mains power supply
cord is damaged or defective, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the power
cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the
power cord. Use only Australian and
New Zealand electrical safety approved
extension cords.
• Do not pull or carry the appliance by the
power cable, use the power cable as a
handle or pull the power cable around
sharp edges or corners. Avoid running
the appliance over the power cable.
• Ensure the appliance is switched off
before unplugging.
• Do not handle or operate the appliance
with wet hands and follow electrical
safety precautions at all times.
• Extreme caution should be exercised
when using the appliance on stairs.
• 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.
• Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too
close to the heaters, radiators and other
hot surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up
flammable items or combustible liquids
(i.e. petrol, hot ashes and cigarettes,
matches, explosive materials or anything
burning) or use in areas where such
substances and items may be present.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up toxic
materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
• Ensure the appliance is disconnected
from the mains power supply before
connecting the hose to the unit.
Safety Instructions
• Do not operate or use the appliance
without the dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Before vacuuming, remove any large or
sharp objects from the floor or cleaning
surface in order to prevent damage to
the filter.
• If the air inlet, floor head or the telescopic
tube is blocked, switch off the cleaner
straight away and remove from the mains
power. First clear the blocked object
before attempting to start the vacuum
cleaner again.
• Hold the plug when rewinding onto the
cord reel. To prevent accidental injury do
not allow the plug to whip when rewinding.
• Do not extend the power cable beyond
the yellow mark.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
when it is connected to a mains
power supply.
• Before carry out any maintenance service
or cleaning the filters, always switch off
the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the
plug from mains power supply.
• Keep ends of the hose, telescopic tube
and other openings away from your face
and body.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it is
damaged or breaks down. Check the
electrical regularly for defects. If connection
cables, electrical hoses, electrical contacts
and electric tubes are damaged, have
them replaced immediately.
• Never clean the vacuum cleaner or
any of the electrical parts, especially
the electrical connections with water
or liquid cleaners.
• Never attempt to make any modifications
electrically to the vacuum cleaner.
• Always store the appliance indoors in a
cool and dry place.
• Do not pickup water, dry household
use only.
• Damage caused by improper use or
by not observing the instructions in this
manual will void warranty.
ET1 and PL1
Safety Instructions
• The electric hose contains
electrical connections;
- Do not immerse it in water for cleaning;
- The hose should be checked regularly
and must not be used if damaged.
- The vacuum cleaner handle contains
electrical connections, the handle is
not a serviceable part.
- The vacuum cleaner rod contains
electrical connections, the rod is not
a serviceable part.
- The vacuum cleaner powerhead
contains electrical connections, the
powerhead is not a serviceable part.
• Use the electric powerhead only for
vacuuming dust and dry substances
in the home.
• Never run over the power cable with
the powerhead as the cable could
get damaged.
• Never touch the brush roller while the
vacuum cleaner is connected to the mains
power supply.
• To prevent unnecessary wear on the
powerhead cleaning nozzle, keep it
moving while in operation.
IMPORTANT! Always switch off the cleaner and remove the plug from the
electricity power supply before cleaning your appliance, when not in use or
attempting any maintenance task. The cleaner must only be connected to an AC
power supply at the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only
be used for its intended purpose as described in this instruction manual. Never
operate the vacuum cleaner without filters.
