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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions carefully. Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate on the bot-
tom of the cleaner.
2. WARNING: Do not use the vacuum cleaner when rug or floor is wet.
Do not use to suck up water.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless
they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the dust bag. Empty the dust bag before it
is full in order to maintain the best efficiency.
5. Slide to the Stop (or Min)position before inserting a plug into the electrical outlet.
6. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up matches, live ashes or cigarette butts.
Keep the vacuum cleaner away from stoves and other heat sources. Heat can
deform and discolour the plastic parts of the unit.
7. Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the vacuum cleaner as they may damage
the cleaner parts. Do not stand on the hose assembly. Do not put a weight on the
hose. Do not block the suction or the exhaustion part.
8. Switch the vacuum cleaner off at the machine before unplugging from the electrical
outlet. Grasp the plug to disconnect cord from the electrical outlet before caring the
dust bag and filters.
9. The plug must be removed from the socket out-let before cleaning or maintaining
the appliance.
10. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
11. If your vacuum cleaner is not operating correctly, switch off the power supply and
consult an authorized service agent.
12. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its ser-
vice agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
13. The vacuum cleaner is provided with a self- resetting thermal cut-out protection
which automatically shut off current on over heating. Overheating can be caused
by blockage in the filter, nozzle, tube or hose. After removing the cause and
cooling the motor, vacuum cleaner automatically start again.
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