1 Important safety instructions
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Warnings
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Danger that leads directly to serious or irreversible inju-
ries, or even death.
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Danger that can lead to serious injuries or even death.
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Danger that can lead to minor injuries and damage.
Before starting up your vacuum cleaner for the first time,
this instruction manual must be read through carefully.
Save the instructions for later use.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. Do not leave
the appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the out-
let when not in use and before servicing.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors or on
wet surfaces.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
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Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufactur-
er's recommended attachments.
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If the appliance is not working as it should be, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a ser-
vice center. The machine must not be used if the electrical cord
shows any sign of damage. Regularly inspect the cord for dam-
age, particularly if it has been crushed, shut in a door or run over.
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Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, or pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away
from heated surfaces.
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Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
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Do not handle the plug, cord or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked.
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Keep loose clothing, hair, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes or matches. Under no circumstances should the machine
be used for picking up hot material. In particular the machine
must not be used for cleaning open and closed fireplaces, ovens
or similar that contain warm or glowing ashes.
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Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging. The plug must always be
removed from the socket outlet before starting any service or re-
pair work of the vacuum cleaner or the cord.
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Avoid vacuuming hard or sharp objects.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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The machine must not be used for picking up combustible materi-
als which are health endangering or explosive materials such as
petrol (gasoline), nor should it be used in an explosive atmos-
phere. The machine must not be used for picking up water, other
liquids or for picking up hazardous - i.e. poisonous dust.
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The machine is not designed for picking up hazardous - i.e. poi-
sonous dust.
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