To prevent electric shock, never handle the plug or
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appliance with wet hands.
This appliance can be used by children of 8 or over and
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by persons with physical, sensory or mental impairment,
or people with no knowledge or experience as long
as they are properly supervised or given instructions
on using the appliance safely and they understand
the dangers involved. Children must not play with
this appliance. The appliance must not be cleaned or
maintained by children without supervision.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of
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children under 8 years old.
Always plug in your appliance to an earthed wall socket.
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The power cord must be arranged in such a way that it
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cannot be pulled or tripped over.
Take care when using the appliance on stairs.
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The appliance must not be left unattended when
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connected to the mains.
To prevent short-circuits, never plug another appliance
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into the same electric socket.
WARNING: Always unplug the appliance from the
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mains before cleaning or maintaining it and whenever
you change an accessory.
If you use the appliance with an extension lead, make
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sure it is capable of handling the power drawn by the
vacuum cleaner.
The appliance must always be switched off before it is
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plugged in or unplugged.
Never move the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
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Never move the appliance by pulling on the vacuum
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hose. Use the carrying handle.
Never pull the power cord, lift the appliance up by it or
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allow it to get trapped in doors or rub against corners.
Never pull the vacuum cleaner along by its power cord.
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Hold onto the power cord when you are rewinding it.
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Never allow the power cord to freely rewind.
Do not place this device near sources of heat such as
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radiators, hot air vents, ovens or other appliances that
produce heat.
When unplugging the power cord, always pull it out by
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the plug, never the cord itself.
Only use the accessories supplied with this appliance.
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Failure to do so may be dangerous and could damage
the appliance.
Keep long hair, loose-fitting clothing, fingers and other
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parts of the body away from the openings and moving
parts.
WARNING! The following can seriously damage the
motor and are not covered under the warranty:
Never vacuum up toxic substances, or inflammable or
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combustible substances such as petrol. Similarly, never
use the vacuum cleaner in the presence of explosives
or inflammable fumes.
Never vacuum up sharp objects or objects that are
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burning or incandescent such as cigarettes, matches
or hot ash.
Never vacuum up very fine dust particles emanating
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from plaster, concrete or flour.
Never insert any objects into the appliance holes.
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