Safety Instructions; Concerning Intended Use; If The Appliance Is Defective - Dirt Devil Centrino Cleancontrol 3.1 Manual De Instrucciones

1 Safety instructions

1.4 Concerning intended use

This vacuum cleaner is intended for home use only. It is not suitable for commercial use.
Use the cylinder vacuum cleaner only for cleaning dry, normally soiled floors and carpet floor-
ings. Depending on which nozzle you have attached ( chapter 2.1, „Assemble appliance and
adjust nozzles to surface"), you can also use the appliance to vacuum furniture or non-sensitive
upholstery. Any other use is considered non-intended use and is prohibited.
Particularly prohibited:
Vacuuming of:
- Persons, animals, plants, especially hair, fingers and other parts of the body as well as ar-
ticles of clothing on the body. These might be drawn in. This could result in injuries.
- Water and other fluids, especially damp carpet cleaners. Moisture inside the appliance can
cause a short-circuit.
- Toner (for laser printers, copying machines, etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- Pointed objects, such as glass shards, nails, etc. They can damage the appliance.
- Rubble, plaster, cement, fine drilling-dust, make-up, etc. These might damage the appli-
ance.
Use in the vicinity of explosive or highly-flammable substances. There is a risk of fire or ex-
plosion.
To use the appliance outdoors. There is danger of rain or dirt destroying the appliance.
Sticking objects into the appliance's openings. It could overheat.
To modify or repair the appliance yourself.
1.5 about the option turbo brush
The bristles of the optionally included turbo brush rotate very rapidly. This presents a risk of in-
jury.
Do not use the turbo brush on persons, animals or plants. Keep body parts away from the
rotating brush roller.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner before cleaning or detaching the turbo brush.
Never run over cables. Otherwise, the insulation could get damaged.
The turbo brush is not suitable to clean sensitive surfaces. This may cause damage.
Comply with the care and cleaning instructions provided by the manufacturer.

1.6 If the appliance is defective

Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. If the
power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their au-
thorised service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger.
Refer a defective appliance to an authorised dealer or the Dirt Devil Service ( Page 46, 'Inter-
national Service') for repair.
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