Operation Manual

20
Safety instructions
Risks of injury
❐ Risk of suffocation! Keep the packaging material away from children and animals.
❐ Keep the device, cord and plug away from water or other liquids in order to avoid
the risk of electrical shock. Never touch the mains plug, cord or device with wet or
damp hands.
❐ Keep animals, hair, jewellery, loose fi tting clothing, fi ngers and all other body parts
away from the device's nozzles. They could be caught in the vacuum cleaner. If
something does get caught in the vacuum cleaner, immediately turn off the device.
❐ Take special care to avoid falling when cleaning stairs.
❐ Wear fi rm footwear during use.
❐ Only use and store the device out of the reach of children. Improper use may result in
injury and electrical shock. The mains cord may also not be accessible for children.
Proper connection
❐ Only connect the device to a properly installed socket. The socket must also be
easily accessible after the device has been connected. The mains voltage must
correspond to the technical data of the device (see chapter “Technical data”). Only
use proper extension cords, whose technical data correspond to those of the device.
❐ Make sure that the connected mains cable does not get pinched, pose a tripping
hazard or get kinked and that it does not come into contact with hot surfaces.
Proper use
❐ Only use and store the device in enclosed areas. Do not use the device outdoors, in
rooms with high humidity or on hot surfaces.
❐ Check the device and accessories for damages prior to each use. If the device, cord,
plug or a fi lter are visibly damaged do not use the device. Do not attempt to repair
the device or to replace parts yourself. In the event of damage, contact customer
service.
❐ Do not use the device if it malfunctions, has vacuumed up liquids or objects or has
fallen down. Have the device repaired by a qualifi ed professional.
❐ Only use the device if it has been completely and correctly assembled! The dust bin
and fi lter must be in place and not be damaged! Dirt that has penetrated the inside
of the device could damage the motor. The dust bin must be shut in order for it to be
inserted properly.
❐ Do not subject the device to extreme temperatures, severe changes in temperatu-
res, open fl ames, direct sunlight, moisture or wetness.
❐ Do not allow the device to fall and do not subject it to strong percussions.
❐ Never place heavy objects on the device.