IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Only use the appliance in the way indicated in this instruction manual.
Should you hand over the appliance to another user, make sure to hand over the
instruction manual together with the appliance.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the rating
plate of the appliance before using the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when it is being used.
People (including children) who are not able to use the appliance in a
safe way, due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacity or their lack of
experience or knowledge, must never use the appliance without
supervision or instructions of a responsible person.
Close supervision is necessary if children are near the appliance in order to avoid that they
use it as a toy.
From time to time check the appliance and its cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage. In that case, all repairs should
be made by a competent qualified electrician(*). Never use the appliance if it shows
visible damage.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these
instructions.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician
(*)
.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
All repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician
(*)
.
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
Never use accessories which are not recommended by the producer. They could
constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in
any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Before plugging in the cord, make sure the electronic speed control is set to the "min"
position.
Unplug the appliance when not in use or when changing the bag or air filter.
This appliance is not a toy, it is not supposed to be sat on.
Never use the appliance to vacuum matches, pointed objects, cigarettes, butts or other
glowing things. Do not use it on wet surfaces or surfaces covered with cement or other
substances that are too fine or even toxic when inhaled. Never vacuum any kind of liquid
with this appliance.
Do not try to repair the winding-on spool yourself. Make sure it is repaired by a competent
qualified electrician
(*)
.
Do not block the vacuum passage. If this should happen by accident, unplug the
appliance before unblocking it.
Make sure not to point the vacuum cleaner at persons or animals, and especially stay
clear of eyes and ears.
If you use the appliance with a damaged dust bag or air filter, the appliance might get
damaged. Make sure to check the good quality and placement of the dust bag and/or
filter.
Never use the appliance without dust bag!
If your appliance no longer vacuums correctly or if the dust bag level indicator becomes
red, change the bag or empty the compartment (model with filter) before the appliance
overheats.
