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1. Safety instructions
• The manufacturer does not accept liability for damages caused by misap-
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propriation, inappropriate usage or incorrect repairs.
Avoid danger from electric shocks
• The voltage on the rating plate must match the mains voltage. Only connect
the vacuum cleaner to a sufficiently protected electric socket.
• Do not pull the mains connection cable over sharp edges, do not bend it or
clamp it. Only replace a damaged mains connection cable with one meeting
the specifications in the Technical Data chapter.
• Do not operate the device including the accessories in the following cases:
U Power cord is defective or has cracks
U Device is noticeably damaged, e.g. by cracks in the housing
U If an invisible defect is suspected, e.g. after a fall or impact
• In the following cases, unplug the power cord, switch off the circuit breaker
or unscrew the fuse:
U When the device makes unusual noises
U Before any maintenance or cleaning
• When unplugging, only pull on the mains plug and not on the mains con-
nection cable. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Avoiding risks during installation
• For the installation and operation of the device, please observe:
U The national and regional regulations
U The technical regulations and guidelines
U The provisions of the local authorities
Avoiding risks during operation
• Do not use the device in rooms with toxic, explosive or flammable fumes
and gases, or with microbiologically contaminated air.
• Do not insert any objects into the opening of the device. Do not cover the
device or deposit objects on it.
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