Dear customer,
Thank you very much for deciding in favour of an
appliance from our company.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THROUGH
THIS USER'S GUIDE CAREFULLY.
OBSERVE THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
AS WELL AS THE WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES.
ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE PROPERLY AND FOR
THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED. OTHERWISE,
IT MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND AS A RESULT, THE
GUARANTEE WILL BECOME VOID. PLEASE ALSO
KEEP THIS USER'S GUIDE FOR LATER USE.
Safety Information and Warnings
• This appliance complies with the compulsory
safety regulations for electric equipment. Howe-
ver, improper use can be harmful to people and
property. Please read these operating instruc-
tions through carefully and completely before
switching the appliance on. Keep the operating
instructions, the guarantee certificate, the
receipt, as well as the packaging and packaging
material if at all possible.
• This appliance is designed solely for use in the
private sector and for the designated purpose.
The appliance is not suitable for commercial use.
Don't use the appliance outdoors (unless it has
been specifically designed for use outdoors).
Don't subject the appliance to heat, direct
sunshine or very high moisture (e.g. rain). Never
immerse the appliance in liquids and be aware of
sharp edges that may damage it.
• This wet/dry vacuum cleaner may only be used
and kept in a private home.
• The appliance is designed to vacuum up materi-
als that are not hazardous to your health and that
are not flammable.
• Never hold the connectors in front of your face
(especially your eyes, ears, etc.) Never direct the
nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Only use the appliance for its designated purpo-
se. Any other types of use are at your own risk
and are possibly dangerous.
• Other uses and unattended operation are not
allowed.
• The manufacturer cannot be made responsible
for damages that are caused by improper use or
incorrect operation.
• Connect the appliance only to a 230 volt alterna-
ting current receptacle. The receptacle should be
protected by a 16-amp fuse.
• Make sure that the correct dust bag has been
inserted securely in its holder before using the
appliance. The wrong dust bag or incorrectly
installed dust bags can cause damage to the ap-
pliance and cause the guarantee to become void.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be comple-
tely replaced along by customer service.
• Do not vacuum up ashes, hot coals or the like,
large fragments of glass and sharp objects.
• If you would like to vacuum up cold ashes, then
you can do this with our ash filter 'Fire 2000' with
article number 581 201 07. This special accesso-
ry can be obtained under the specified article
number from your specialised dealer.
• Don't vacuum up any toner dust, which is used
in printers and copiers for example, because it is
electrically conductive. In addition, it is possible
that it will not be completely filtered out by the
filter system of the wet/dry vacuum cleaner and
can be released into the air via the exhaust fan.
• Never vacuum asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Never vacuum flammable or poisonous liquids
like petrol, oil, acids, or other volatile substances.
• Don't vacuum up liquids that are hotter than
60ºC or any poisonous or flammable dusts.
• Never lay the appliance on its side. Pay particular
attention to a horizontal position and adequate
stability on stairs.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and
before cleaning or changing the filters or acces-
sories.
• Only trained specialists may make repairs on
electric equipment. Improper repairs could result
in considerable danger to the user.
• Do not store the appliance directly beside a hot
oven or radiator.
• Children, disabled persons, and the aged are
often not aware of the dangers that can result
from handling electric appliances. The above-
mentioned persons and untrained persons must
never work with this electrical appliance.
• When cleaning or removing the appliance, al-
ways switch it off. Pull the plug out of the recep-
tacle, if you are not going to use the appliance
for an extended period of time. Never pull on the
cable to unplug the appliance, rather pull on the
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