Safety Precautions & Warnings
IMPORTANT!
Always switch off the appliance before cleaning, when not in use or before
attempting any maintenance task. The charger must only be connected to an AC power supply at
the voltage shown on the rating label. This cleaner should only be used for its intended purpose as
described in this instruction manual. Never operate the vacuum cleaner without filters.
Read the manual attentively before using the appliance for the first time.
When using your vacuum cleaner, basic precautions should always be observed,
including the following;
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance, battery, or power plug into water or
other liquids.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not use the vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Always check the power cord before use, the power cord and the plug should be in a good
condition and must not be damaged. If the power supply cord is damaged or defective, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard
• The appliance and charging base are intended for domestic indoors use only.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the power cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the power cord. Use
only Australian and New Zealand electrical safety approved extension cords.
• Do not pull or carry the appliance by the power cable, use the power cable as a handle or pull the
power cable around sharp edges or corners. Avoid running the appliance over the power cable.
• Do not handle or operate the appliance with wet hands and follow electrical safety precautions at
all times.
• Extreme caution should be exercised when using the appliance on stairs.
• Do not attempt to change the attachments while the appliance is switched on. Use only manufac-
turer's recommended accessories.
• Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators and other hot surfaces.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable items or combustible liquids (i.e. gasoline, hot
ashes, cigarettes, matches, explosive materials or anything burning) or use in areas where such
substances and items may be present.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up toxic materials (i.e. chlorine bleach, ammonia).
• Never operate or use the appliance without the filters in place.
• Before vacuuming, remove any large or sharp objects from the floor or cleaning surface in order to
prevent damage to the filter.
• If the air inlet or floor head is blocked, switch off the cleaner straight away. Clear the blocked
object before attempting to start the vacuum cleaner again.
• Before carrying out any maintenance service or cleaning the filters, always switch off the vacuum
cleaner.