∙ Check the appliance and power cable for possible damage beforeuse. Never
operate a defective appliance or an appliance with a defective power cable.
∙ Never try to repair the appliance or its power cable yourself. To prevent hazards,
repairs to the appliance and the power cable may only be made by our customer
service. Give a defective appliance to a dealer or make contact with SEVERIN
customer service.
∙ Do not immerse appliance in water or other liquids or treat it with liq-uids. Do not
operate the appliance outdoors or in rooms with high humidity. Do not handle the
plug with wet hands.
∙ Caution: the power cable must only be pulled out from the appliance as far as the
first mark.
∙ Make sure that the power cable is not kinked, crushed or run over and that it does
not come into contact with sources of heat, humidity and sharp edges. Make sure
that the power cable does not become a stumbling hazard.
∙ Do not pull or transport the appliance using the power cable. Whenunplugging the
plug from the outlet, always pull directly on the plug.
∙ If possible, do not use an extension cable. If this is unavoidable, onlyuse GS-
tested, simple extension cables (no multi-outlet adapters) that are designed for the
appliance's power consumption.
∙ Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, as well as beforechanging
accessories, switch off the appliance and unplug the plug from the outlet.
Safety of particular groups of people
∙ This appliance may only be used by children over the age of 8 andby persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge when they are supervised or if they have been instructed about the safe
use of the appliance and have understood the risks resulting from the use of the
appliance.
∙ Children may not play with the appliance or stand or sit on the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance may not be performed by children without supervision.
∙ Keep children younger than 8 away from the appliance and power cable.
∙ Keep packaging materials out of the reach of children and dispose ofthem.
Otherwise they present a suffocation risk.
Intended use
The appliance may only be used in households. Only vacuum dry, normally-soiled
floors or, depending on the accessories, also furniture and upholstery. Any other use
is improper and is forbidden.
In order to prevent injuries, fires and damage, the appliance may not be used
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