Safety Information
About this user guide
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Read this user guide carefully before you start working with the appliance. Keep the user guide in a safe place.
If you pass the appliance on to someone else, give them this user guide as well.
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Non-compliance with the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as well as damage to the appliance.
We assume no liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with the instructions in this guide.
About certain groups of persons
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These appliances can be used by children of 8 years and upwards and persons with impaired physical, sen-
sory or mental abilities, or insufficient experience or knowledge, providing they are supervised or have been
instructed in the proper use of the appliance and understand the risks involved.
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Children are not permitted to play with the appliance. Children must not be allowed to stand or sit on the appli-
ance. Children under the age of eight should be kept away from the appliance and the connection cable whilst
it is switched on or cooling down.
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Children must not carry out cleaning tasks or maintenance unless they are supervised.
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Packing-materials must not be used for play by children. There is danger of suffocation.
Power supply
The appliance is operated with electrical power, which means there is always a risk of electric shock. Therefore:
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Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids; keep it away from rain and moisture. Never touch the
plug with wet hands. Do not operate the appliance outside or in rooms with a high level of humidity.
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Always pull directly on the plug if you want to disconnect the appliance from the power outlet socket. Do not
pull the appliance by the power cord. Never carry the appliance by its cord, as it could otherwise be damaged.
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Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, or rolled over. Keep the power cord away from heat
sources and sharp edges. Also take care that it does not become a stumbling hazard.
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If possible, do not use extension cords. If you must use an extension cord, use only safety-approved, water-
protected single extension cords (no multi-socket distributors) designed for the power consumption of the
appliance. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, make sure that the voltage stated on the type
plate matches the voltage of your plug socket.
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Before cleaning or servicing the appliance, switch it off and unplug the appliance from the power outlet socket.
About the TurboTool ('Pet' edition only)
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Do not use the TurboTool on persons, animals or plants. Before cleaning/opening the TurboTool, switch off the
vacuum cleaner; risk of injury.
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Never run over electrical cords, as the turbo brushes might damage the cord insulation.
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