Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................
OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES ..........
MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD PRACTICES ................
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD .............................................
General notes ..................................................................
Intended use ....................................................................
Device description............................................................
Initial startup ....................................................................
Operation .........................................................................
Shutting down ..................................................................
Transport..........................................................................
Storage ............................................................................
Care and service..............................................................
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................
Accessories/spare parts...................................................
Technical data ..................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS AP-
PLIANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
DO NOT LEAVE appliance unattended when plugged in.
Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-USE IN-
DOORS ONLY
WARNING
DO NOT USE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES ON SUR-
FACES HAVING A GRADIENT EXCEEDING THAT
MARKED ON THE MACHINE
ATTENTION
THE MACHINE SHALL BE PARKED SAFELY
● Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is nec-
essary when used by or near children.
● Use only as described in this manual. Use only manu-
facturer's recommended attachments.
● Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the unit is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
● Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not use cord as a
handle, do not close a door on the cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
● DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING CORD. To unplug,
grasp plug, not cord.
● Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
● Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use if
openings are blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
● KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE JEWELRY, FIN-
GERS and all parts of the body away from openings and
moving parts.
● Turn off all controls before unplugging.
● Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
● Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
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● Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.
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● Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before ser-
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vicing appliance.
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● Never sweep off explosive liquids, combustible gases or
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undiluted acids and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
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thinner or heating oil which can generate explosive
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fumes or mixtures upon contact with the air. Acetone,
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undiluted acids and solvents must also be avoided as
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they can harm the materials on the machine.
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● Do not vacuum up burning or smouldering objects!
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● The device is not intended for use by children, persons
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with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or
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persons unfamiliar with these instructions.
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● Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account
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the local conditions and beware of third parties, in par-
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ticular children, when working with the device.
● Check the device with the equipment prior to each use
to make sure it is safe and working correctly. Only use
the device when it is in a correct condition.
● No changes may be made to the device.
● Risk of injury! Before carrying out any work on the de-
vice, turn the programme switch to "0" and remove the
battery.
● Risk of crushing and chafing on belts, side brushes,
container and push handle.
● Risk of injury! Wear sturdy protective gloves when re-
moving glass, metal or other sharp-edged materials
from the dirt receptacle.
The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all lo-
cal codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment grounding con-
ductor can result in a risk of electrocution.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
Do not use any type of adapter with this product.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and
has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug il-
lustrated in Figure A.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet hav-
ing the same configuration as the plug.
No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
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