Special Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions - Metabo AS 18 L PC Instrucciones De Uso

c) Remove the battery pack from the machine
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing vacuum cleaners. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the vacuum cleaner accidentally.
d) Store idle vacuum cleaners out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the vacuum cleaner or these instructions to operate
the vacuum cleaner. Vacuum cleaners are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain vacuum cleaners. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
vacuum cleaner's operation. If damaged, have the
vacuum cleaner repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained vacuum
cleaners.
e) Use the vacuum cleaner, accessories, etc. in
accordance with these instructions. Take into
consideration the working conditions and tasks
required. Using vacuum cleaners for applications
other than those intended can lead to dangerous
situations.
5) Service
a) Have your vacuum cleaner serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the vacuum cleaner is maintained.

3. Special Safety Instructions

Before using this power tool, completely read and
understand the enclosed safety information and the
instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for
future reference, and pass on your vacuum cleaner
only together with this documentation.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
fire, electric shock, or injury:
a) Do not leave appliance when battery pack is in
appliance. Remove the battery pack from the
machine before making any adjustments, changing
tools, maintaining or cleaning.
b) Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
c) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
- To reduce the risk of
d) Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer's recommended attachments.
e) Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs! If
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
f) Do not open battery packs! Do not touch or short
circuit battery pack contacts!
h) Do not handle battery packs with wet hands.
i) Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
j) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
body away from openings and moving parts.
k) Turn off all controls before removing battery pack.
l) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
m) Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they
may be present.
n)Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
o)Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Additional Safety Instructions
When not in use, remove the battery pack and
position it in the housing.
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WARNING - Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the tool.
Caution! Only use accessories that are included
with the appliance or specified Operating
Instructions. The use of other accessories may
impair safety.
You must not perform any work other than that
described here.
In the event of misuse, improper operation or
unprofessional repair work no liability shall be
assumed by us for any damage incurred.
When the appliance is not in use, leave the hose on
the appliance to prevent dust accidentally
escaping.
Before fitting the battery pack, make sure that the
machine is switched off.
Do not operate appliances or accessories under the
following conditions:
- If the appliance has recognisable damage
(cracks/breaks),
- If battery pack is defective,
ENGLISH en
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