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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
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• The appliance is designed for household use and not for industrial operation. Do not operate
the appliance outdoors.
• Never place the appliance / cable on hot surfaces or near open flames. Do not store / expose
the appliance to intense heat (from radiators, prolonged sunshine). Only extinguish burning
appliances using a fire blanket.
• Do not use attachments not recommended / sold by the manufacturer.
• Keep packaging (e.g. plastic bags) away from children.
• Children aged 8 years or over and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, lack of experience or knowledge may only use the appliance if they are supervised
by a person who is responsible for their safety or if they have been shown how to use the
appliance safely and they have understood the risks inherent in its use. Cleaning and
maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its
power cable out of reach of children aged under 8. Never leave the appliance unattended
while in operation.
• Please read all safety instructions and observe, properly store and pass on to subsequent
owners this operation manual.
• Never immerse appliance in water / other fluids. Danger of short-circuiting!
• Mains connection: The voltage must comply with that shown on the appliance label.
• Regulary check if the power cable / appliance / extension lead is defective. Never switch on
damaged appliances (incl. mains lead) – have repairs carried out / obtain replacement
from the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service point or from qualified experts.
• Don’t pull the flex over sharp edges. Don’t wedge it. Don’t bend it. A short circuit can occur
if the cable breaks. Never pull on the mains cable / with damp hands.
• Switch the appliance off and pull the plug out of the mains when it is not in use.
• Always switch off the device and plug out the power cable whenever you leave it unattended,
before assembling / disassembling, cleaning, when it fails to work properly, after use.
• Never open the appliance yourself – risk of injury! Only trained experts should repair
electrical appliances. Unskilled repairs can cause considerable danger to the user.
Disposal
• Make worn out appliances unusable. Pull out the mains plug and sever the cord. Electric
appliances are to be returned to a shop of sale or handed over to an official dump. No
household waste. Must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
• If the device falls into water, have it checked out by an electrician before using it again.
• Do not use this appliance near the water (bath-tubs, washbasins, etc.) nor expose it to rain
or other humidity. Ensure hands are dry when using appliance!
• No warranty for any damage can be accepted if the appliance is used for improper purpose,
wrongly operated or unprofessionally repaired. In such a case, any warranty claim is void.
• Operate appliance only in an ambient temperature of 5°– 45°C.
• Never place fingers or objects into appliance openings. Do not cover appliance opening.
Remove any items (hair, fluff etc.) that might block the brushes and wheels.
• Never vacuum damp / wet floors / carpets; solvents; corrosive substances; burning, hot,
sharp-edged, explosive or flammable substances.
• Only open the appliance at the positions intended for this purpose (changing the filter etc.).
• Never use the vacuum cleaner unless there is a filter in place. The appliance must not be
directed onto people or animals.
• Nozzles and tubes must not be allowed near to anybody’s head. Danger to eyes and ears.
• To avoid risk of injury, keep your hair, hands and feet away from the rotating brush.
• If the appliance is not used for long periods, remove the rechargeable battery.
• If rechargeable battery is used incorrectly, liquid can leak out – avoid physical contact with
this liquid. If liquid comes in contact with the eyes, a doctor must be consulted.
• Do not store unused rechargeable battery in the vicinity of coins, keys, nails, screws or other
metal objects.
