involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are older than 16 and supervised.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children younger than 16 years.
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Before use, check if the voltage stated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage of the power net
at your home.
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Always connect the appliance to an earthed socket.
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Do not let the cord hang on a hot surface or on the edge of a table or counter top.
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Never use the appliance when the cord or plug is damaged, after malfunction or when the appliance
itself is damaged. In that case, take the appliance to the nearest qualified service center for check-up
and repair.
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Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near or by children.
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The use of accessories that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer can cause fire, electrical
shock or injuries.
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Unplug the appliance when it is not in use, before assembling or disassembling any parts and before
cleaning the appliance. Put all buttons and knobs into the 'off' position and unplug the appliance by
grasping the plug. Never unplug by pulling the cord.
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Do not leave a working appliance unattended.
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Never place this appliance near a gas stove or electrical stove or in a place where it may come into
contact with a warm appliance.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Only use the appliance for its intended use.
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Always use the appliance on a steady, dry and level surface.
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Only use the appliance for domestic use. The manufacturer can not be held responsible for accidents
that result from improper use of the appliance or not following the instructions described in this
manual.
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All repairs should be carried out by the manufacturer or its aftersales service.
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Never immerse the appliance, the cord or the plug in water or any other liquid.
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Make sure that children do not touch the cord or appliance.
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Keep the cord away from sharp edges and hot parts or other heat sources.
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To prevent the risk of electrocution, do not use the vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Only use the vacuum cleaner as described in this instruction booklet.
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Do not pull the cord. Do not use the cord as a handle. Do not jam the cord between a door or do not
pull it around corners or sharp edges. Do not run the vacuum cleaner over the cord. Keep the cord
away from hot surfaces.
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Do not touch the plug or the vacuum cleaner when you have wet hands.
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Do not put any objects in the openings of the vacuum cleaner. Do not use the appliance when an
opening is blocked.
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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and other body parts away from openings of the vacuum cleaner and
from moving parts.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
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Never use the vacuum cleaner to pick up any combustible or inflammable liquids like gasoline, or do
not use the appliance in places where such substances might be present.
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Remove large and sharp objects from the floor before vacuuming it to prevent possible damage.
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Hold the plug while rewinding the cord onto the cord reel. Do not let the plug whip back and forth
during rewinding.
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Unplug the appliance before connecting the hose.
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Do not pick up any burning or smoking objects, like cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
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