Safety instructions
This device is not intended for use by per-
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sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or
lacking experience and/or knowledge, un-
less they are supervised by a person re-
sponsible for their safety or are instructed
by these persons on the use of the device.
Children should be supervised, to ensure
that they do not play with the device.
Keep packaging film away from children -
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risk of suffocation!
Switch the appliance off after every use
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and prior to every cleaning/maintenance
procedure.
Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning
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or glowing objects.
The appliance must provide of a stable
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ground.
Electrical connection
Only connect the appliance to properly
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earthed sockets.
The appliance may only be connected to
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alternating current. The voltage must cor-
respond with the type plate on the appli-
ance.
Never touch the mains plug and the sock-
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et with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the socket by
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pulling on the connecting cable.
Check the power cord with mains plug for
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damage before every use. If the power
cord is damaged, please arrange immedi-
ately for the exchange by an authorized
customer service or a skilled electrician.
To avoid accidents due to electrical faults
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we recommend the use of sockets with a
line-side current-limiting circuit breaker
(max. 30 mA nominal tripping current).
Only use a splashproof extension cable
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with a minimum section of 3x1 mm².
If couplings of the power cord or extension
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cable are replace the splash protection
and the mechanical tightness must be en-
sured.
Please switch off the machine first using
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the main switch before disconnecting the
machine from the mains.
Application
The operator must use the appliance
properly. He must consider the local con-
ditions and must pay attention to third par-
ties, in particular children, when working
with the appliance.
Check the faultless condition of the appli-
ance and the accessories before using it.
Otherwise, the appliance must not be
used.
Never dip the machine, the cable or the
plugs in water or other liquids.
It is not allowed to use the appliance in
hazardous locations. If the appliance is
used in hazardous areas the correspond-
ing safety provisions must be observed.
Protect the appliance against external
weather, humidity and heat sources.
If the machine falls down, first get it
checked by an authorised Customer Serv-
ice agent because there can be internal
damages that hamper the safety of the
product.
Do not suck in toxic substances.
Do not use the machine to vacuum clean
plaster of Paris, cement, etc. that can
harden on coming into contact with water
and can thus hamper the functioning of
the machine.
Always place the machine in a horizontal
position during operation.
Only use cleaners recommended by the
manufacturer and comply with their appli-
cation, disposal and warning guidelines.
Caution
Certain materials may produce explosive va-
pours or mixtures when agitated by the suc-
tion air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
Explosive or combustible gases, liquids
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and dust particles (reactive dust particles)
Reactive metal dust particles (such as
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aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combina-
tion with highly alkaline or acidic deter-
gents
Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
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Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint
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thinners, acetone, heating oil).
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