Information On Proper Use; If The Appliance Is Defective; Concerning Disposal - Dirt Devil C-POWER XS Manual De Instrucciones

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2.4 Information on proper use

The cylinder vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only.
It is not suitable for commercial use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors. With the furniture
brush attached, you may also use the appliance for vacuuming upholstery and furniture surfac-
es.
Any other use is considered improper use and is prohibited.
Also prohibited:
Vacuuming of:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as
pieces of clothing worn on the body. These might be drawn in. This could result in injuries.
- Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaners. Moisture inside the appliance can
cause a short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Hot ashes, burning cigarettes or matches. There is a danger of fire.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance.
- Rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, make-up, etc. These might damage the appli-
ance.
To use the appliance near explosive or highly-flammable substances. There is a risk of fire
or explosion.
Use of the appliance outdoors. Rain and dirt may destroy the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance yourself.

2.5 If the appliance is defective

Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the
power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their au-
thorised service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger. Hand over a de-
fective appliance to a specialist dealer or send it to the Dirt Devil customer service department
for repairs ( Page 62, 'International Service').

2.6 Concerning disposal

Dispose of the appliance in compliance with the environmental protection laws of your
country. Electrical waste may not be disposed of together with domestic waste. Use
local old-appliance collection points instead. The filters are made from environment-
friendly materials. You can dispose of these — as opposed to the appliance — in your
domestic waste unless you have cleaned up substances that are prohibited from dis-
posal in this way.
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