Security; Dangers Of The Vacuum Cleaners And Water Aspirators; Safety Designations In This Operating Manual; Safety Instructions For Mains Operated Devices - Columbus SW 2000plus Original Bedienungsanleitung

1 Security

1.1 Dangers of the Vacuum Cleaners and Water Aspirators

This columbus vacuum cleaner and water aspirator is manufactured to the state of the art
and to the recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, with improper use, dangers to
persons, as well as damage to the device and other property could occur. When working with
the vacuum cleaner, be observant towards third persons, especially children.

1.2 Safety Designations in this Operating Manual

The safety instructions in this manual are designated as follows:
DANGER! Designates an immediately threat of danger. Death or serious injury
may result if this hazard is not avoided.
CAUTION! Designates a potential danger. Injury may result if this hazard is not
avoided.
IMPORTANT! Designates urgent hints and information. Injury on objects may
result if this hazard is not avoided.

1.3 Safety Instructions for Mains Operated Devices

Take care that the mains lead is not damaged through crushing, pulling, rubbing, or similar.
The must be inspected regularly as to damage (worn cables, spots of scorching,
mains lead
etc.). Before care and maintenance work on the device, or when changing the accessories,
always disconnect the mains plug!
When changing connection leads, plugs, couplings, fuses, or sockets the technical data
stated by the manufacturer default must be observed, and original spares must be used.
Mechanical strength and splash water protection must be ensured.
The device must not be used if the condition of the connection lead is not perfect.

1.4 Use According to Regulations

This columbus aspirator is intended exclusively for wet sucking (water) and dry sucking
(vacuum-cleaning) of dust in the internal area of buildings. It is not intended for vacuum-
cleaning (dry sucking) and cleaning of objects with noxious dust or fluids adhering to. Use out
of doors is allowed only then if the device is protected against influences of weather
(particularly against rain). Any application beyond these uses is considered as being not in
accordance with regulations. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage which
thereby results; the risk is borne solely by the user. The use according to regulations also
includes the compliance with the conditions of the manufacturer for operation, service, and
maintenance. The aspirator must be operated, maintained, and repaired by appropriately
qualified persons only and who are informed of the associated hazards.
prevention regulations as well as other generally recognised safety engineering and occupational
medicine regulations must be observed.
the manufacturer from liability for any damage thereby resulting.

1.5 Product Liability

The explicit attention of the operator is drawn to the models only being used for intended
application as specified. In the event of the device not being used for the intention specified,
this shall be at the sole responsibility of the user. All liability by the manufacturer shall then be
waived.
Any unauthorised alterations to the device will exclude
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