that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
• Never leave a machine which is ready
for operation unattended at the work-
place.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• People and animals must not be vacu-
umed using the machine.
• Do not vacuum any hot, incandescent,
ammable, explosive materials, or
those which endanger health. This
includes hot ashes, petrol, solvents,
acids or caustic solutions. Personal
injury could occur.
• Nozzles and suction tubes must not
reach head level whilst in use. Per-
sonal injury could occur.
• Ensure that the mains cable is not
damaged by being pulled over sharp
edges, by jamming, or by pulling on
the cable.
• Before each use, check the power
supply lead and the extension cable
for damage and ageing. Do not use
the equipment if the cable is damaged
or worn. Danger of electric shock haz-
ard.
• If the power cable for this equipment
is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, a customer service
agent of the same or a similarly quali-
ed person in order to prevent haz-
ards.
• Switch the machine off and discon-
nect the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened up,
- for all maintenance and cleaning
work,
- if the connecting cable is damaged
or tangled up.
• Only use replacement parts and
accessories delivered and recom-
mended by our Service Centre (see
addresses page 29). The use of parts
by other manufacturers immediately
renders the guarantee void.
• Do not use the cable to pull the plug
out of the socket. Protect the cable
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Make sure that the mains voltage cor-
responds with the information on the
rating plate.
• Only plug the appliance into a socket
which is safeguarded by at least 13 A.
• The device must only be connected to
a mains socket via a residual-current
circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated
leakage current of not more than
30 mA.
CAUTION! The following states
how damage to the appliance and
possible injury to people can be
avoided:
• Ensure that the machine is correctly
assembled and the lters are in the
correct position.
• Do not use without the lter. This
could damage the machine.
• Only have repairs carried out at our
authorised customer service points.
• Observe the instructions for cleaning
and maintenance of the machine.
• Store the appliance in a dry place and
out of reach of children.