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Information for safety and notes on disposal
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 appro-
priate, pass it on to the next owner.
• FAKIR appliances comply with the recognised technological standards and current safety regu-
lations.
• This appliance fulfills the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law (GPSG) and the
EU Directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low-Voltage
Directive.” 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 suspected (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 centre - 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 accep-
ted for any damage which may occur.
Safety precautions
• Do not pull the battery charger connecting lead over sharp edges or allow it to become jammed.
• Before any maintenance operation or filter replacement, and after use, switch off the appliance.
• Never place the suction nozzle near anyone's eyes or ears.
• IC 1012: The appliance must only be used for dry vacuum cleaning. It is not a dual-purpose ( Wet
& dry ) vacuum cleaner.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up hot or glowing substances, large slivers of glass or solvents.
• Do not store the appliance in the open air or in the car or permit it to be exposed to any other
source of heat.
• Clean the appliance only with a dry or slightly moist cloth.
Disposal instructions
• When the appliance has reached the end of its service life, especially in the event of
malfunctions, render the appliance unusable.
• Discharge the battery completely by operating the appliance until the motor stops.
• Take the battery out of the appliance by removing the battery cover at the rear side of the appli-
ance.
• Before disposing the appliance shake the dust and dirt of the suction nozzle and of the filter into
a dustbin.
• Disused electrical and electronic appliances and batteries often contain useful materials but they
also contain harmful substances which are necessary for function and safety of the appliances.
Disposing them into the domestic waste or wrong handling may be dangerous to human health
and may pollute the environment.
• Do not dispose the appliance or the battery at the end of its life with the household refuse.
• Use the collection point in your locality for the return and recycling of electrical old appliances and
batteries.
