Important Points Of Safety - Thomas INOX 1420 Plus Modo De Empleo

Important Points of Safety

Caution!
Please read through the information con-
tained in this Instruction booklet carefully.
It gives important advice on the safety,
assembly, use and maintenance of the
vacuum cleaner. Retain the Instructions
booklet in a safe place for future
reference and, if applicable, pass it on to
the subsequent owner of the appliance.
The manufacturer will not be liable if
the instructions specified below are not
ob-served. Do not put the appliance
to impro-per use, i.e. do not use the
appliance other than for the purposes it is
meant for.
• The THOMAS INOX is only to be used in the
home .
• Before switching on the appliance, make sure that
the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as
that indicated on the rating plate . A fuse of no less
than 16 Amps . must be fitted
(UK: 240 V~/13 Amps) .
• Do not operate the appliance if:
– the mains cable is damaged
– the appliance shows clear signs of damages
– the motor block has been dropped .
• Check the appliance for any damages which may
have occurred during transport .
• Dispose of the packaging in accordance with local
regulations .
• Never leave the appliance unattended when
switched on .
• Do not allow nozzles and tubes (when the
appliance is switched on) to come within the
proximity of the head – danger for eyes and ears
for example .
• Never operate the appliance in rooms where
inflammable materials are stored or where gases
have formed .
• Extreme care is required when vacuuming
stoircarpets with your appliance . Ensure that the
vacuum cleaner stands firmly on the step and
take care that the flexible hose is not stretched
beyons its actual length . When using the vacuum
cleaner on stairs, always ensure that you hold the
appliance steady with one hand .
• Filters should be changed at regular intervals as
indicated in the Instruction booklet .
• Ensure that the foam and paper filters are fitted
before dry-vacuuming .
• Warning! This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for
vacuuming noxious substances.
This appliance can be used by
•
children who are over 8 and
by those with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lacking experience and/or know-
ledge given that they have been
supervised or instructed in the safe
use of the appliance and have
understood the resulting dangers .
Children must not play with the
appliance . Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be underta-
ken by children who are not sub-
ject to supervision .
• Do not vacuum toner dust! Toners such as those
used in printers and copiers, can be electric
conductors! Furthermore, it is possible that the
appliance's filter system will not completely filter
out toner dust, and in this way it can enter the air
supply of the room .
• Do not vacuum solvent liqids such as paint thinner,
oil, petrol or corrosive liquids .
• Do not leave the appliance in the open and do not
expose directly to moisture .
• Store the appliance and its attachments in a dry,
clean and enclosed space .
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling at the
cable, but only by removing the plug directly from
the socket .
• Ensure that the mains cable is not exposed to either
heat or chemical substances, nor that it is pulled
across sharp edges or surfaces .
• Never attempt to repair any damage to your
THOMAS INOX or any of its accessories or to
repair or replace its line cord (a special line cord
is required) yourself . All such work should be
performed by an authorized customer-service centre
only, since improper repairs or modifications to the
unit might cause health hazards .
• Do not store the appliance next to a hot stove or
heater .
• Pull out the plug
– if the appliance malfunctions during operation
– before cleaning and maintenance
– after use
– when changing the filter .
• Before disposal of the appliance, cut off the mains
cable .
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