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Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water.
Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
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Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come
into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
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Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
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Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the
electrical appliance.
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Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not
the cord.
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Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged.
Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage.
If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a
technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification,
to avoid any danger.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE
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Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
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Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
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Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and
Maintenance).
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Take care when fitting the filter. Do not use the appliance if the filter
is damaged or fitted incorrectly; this could damage the appliance.
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Do not use the appliance to suck up the following objects:
• glowing or burning objects
• glass splinters or other sharp objects
• residues of plaster, cement, stone, soot, and similar
• liquids, or moist dirt.
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These objects could cause serious damage to the appliance and the
filter system, and make it unsafe to use.
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Do not use the vacuum cleaner on wet rugs and carpets.
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Never insert objects in the air-exhaust vents.
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Make sure that the suction and exhaust openings are open, and
that the filter is not blocked. Blockages will cause the appliance to
overheat. Switch off the vacuum cleaner immediately! Once you have
remedied the problem, wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool down completely. It will then be ready for use again.
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Keep the nozzle and the tubes away from the body while the vacuum
cleaner is running. This could cause serious injury, for example to
the eyes or ears.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket
in the event of a malfunction during use, and before emptying the
appliance, cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory,
or storing the appliance after use.
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