Before using the appliance
• Please read the information below with care. This gives important guidance on the
use, safety and maintenance/care of the appliance. Keep this instruction booklet in a
safe place, and if appropriate, pass it on to the next owner.
• FAKIR appliances comply with the recognised technological standards and current
safety regulations.
• This appliance meets the requirements of EU guidelines 89/336/EU "Electromagnetic
compatibility" and 73/23/EU "Low voltage guideline". This is indicated by the CE mark
on the rating plate.
• FAKIR reserves the right to alter designs and specifications without notice.
General instructions
• Do not connect the battery charger to the mains power socket if the voltage given on
the rating plate differs from the mains voltage.
• The power socket must be protected by a domestic 10 A automatic circuit-breaker.
• Do not use the battery charger or appliance if it can be seen to be damaged
(cracks/fractures), if the connecting lead is defective, or if internal damage is suspec-
ted (e.g. after being dropped).
• Do not use the battery charger for any other appliances.
• This appliance is not suitable for vacuuming health-hazardous substances.
• Before use, check to ensure that the filter is correctly installed.
• Do not use the appliance without a filter.
• Use only genuine FAKIR filters and accessories.
• Repairs may only be undertaken by qualified technicians (e.g. at a FAKIR service cen-
tre - for addresses, see guarantee card). Only genuine FAKIR replacement parts may
be used.
• Inexpertly repaired appliances put the user at risk.
• The vacuum cleaner should not be used by small children.
• If the appliance is misused, incorrectly serviced or inexpertly repaired, no liability will
be accepted for any damage which may occur.
Safety precautions
• Do not pull the battery charger connecting lead over sharp edges or allow it to beco-
me jammed.
• Before any maintenance operation and after use, switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug.
• Never place the suction nozzle near anyone's eyes or ears.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up hot or glowing substances.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up coarse slivers of glass.
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Information for safety and notes on disposal
